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Stop using the Ashworth Scale for the assessment of spasticity

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Authors

J F M Fleuren · Roessingh Research and Development

G Voerman · Roessingh Research and Development

Cathelijne V. Erren-Wolters · Roessingh Research and Development

G J Snoek · Roessingh Research and Development

Johan S. Rietman · University of Twente

Hermanus J. Hermens · University of Twente

Abstract

The validity and reliability of the AS is insufficient to be used as a measure of spasticity.

Topics & Keywords

Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Hereditary Neurological Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

Volume 81, Issue 1, pp. 46-52

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2009.177071

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 12.19

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