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. 2009 Sep 4;10:108. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-10-108

Table 3.

Classification of spasticity applied to the obtained data in this study.

Level of spasticity Score Cut-off points for the angle of spasticity (R1) in our group (in degrees per muscle group) Range
ADDUCTORS Abduction

No spasticity 0 61.>

Probable spasticity 1 60-51 1 SD (Right:10.0 Left:10.1)

Definite spasticity 2 ≤ 50

HAMSTRINGS Popliteal angle

No spasticity 0 0-20

Probable spasticity 1 21-40 1 SD (Right: 17.7, Left: 18.0)

Definite spasticity 2 ≥ 41

GASTROCNEMIUS Ankle-foot position

No spasticity 0 11 - 50 dorsiflexion

Probable spasticity 1 10 dorsiflexion - (-5)plantarflexion 1 SD (Right 13.4, Left: 13.0)

Definite spasticity 2 ≤ (-5) plantarflexion

Data based on spasticity (R1 angle) per muscle group from young children with cerebral palsy.