Episode 32 – Modified Ashworth Scale

05/11/2024 4 min
Episode 32 – Modified Ashworth Scale

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A physical therapist administers the Modified Ashworth Scale to a patient with a suspected neurological injury. What is the MOST accurate description of the starting position when testing the elbow flexors? 1. Full extension of the elbow2. 45 degrees of elbow flexion3. 90 degrees of elbow flexion4. 145 degrees of elbow flexionWatch the video version of this Q&A episode on YouTube – https://youtu.be/aJPH0JyPB3E