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Table 2 Classification of spasticity

From: The relationship between spasticity in young children (18 months of age) with cerebral palsy and their gross motor function development

Level of spasticity

Score

Cut-off points for R1 (in degrees per muscle group)

Range(°)

ADDUCTORS

   

No spasticity

0

0-10

 

Probable spasticity

1

11-20

1 SD (Right:10.0 Left:10.1)

Definite spasticity

2

21 >

 

HAMSTRINGS

   

No spasticity

0

0-20

 

Probable spasticity

1

21-40

1 SD (Right: 17.7, Left: 18.0)

Definite spasticity

2

41 >

 

GASTROCNEMIUS

   

No spasticity

0

0-10

 

Probable spasticity

1

11-25

1 SD (Right 13.4, Left 13.0)

Definite spasticity

2

26 >

 
  1. Classification with 3 different levels of spasticity per muscle group based on the measurement error per muscle group in the literature (Fosang et al. [19]) and expert opinion.