Spasticity (quiz 2)

Question 1

Spasticity

Answer 1

an increased non-volitional, velocity depended muscle tone that causes resistance to movement

Question 2

What is spasticity commonly a result of

Answer 2

• upper motor neuron lesion (TBI, CVA, CP)
• spinal cord injury

Question 3

Modified Ashworth Scale

Answer 3

0 - no increase in muscle tone
1- slight increase in muscle tone with a catch
2- same as 1 but increased resistance through range
3- more marked increase tone through ROM
4- considerable increase in tone, passive movement difficult
5 - affected part is rigid

Question 4

Key spasticity points

Answer 4

1. makes movement more difficult
2. velocity dependent
3. common in upper motor neuron conditions
4. modified ashworth is common

Question 5

what does it mean when said spasticity is velocity dependent

Answer 5

the faster a joint moves, the greater the increase in tone