Multiple measurements by a pendulum test improve the spasticity assessment in SCI subjects

Abstract

We present the variability of the spasticity scores during three consecutive days using the case series clinical study data with spinal cord injured (SCI) subjects. We assessed the spasticity by the Pendulum Test (PT) and Ashworth Scale (AS) scores. We measured the spasticity on the three consecutive days before and after the period of the treatment. Three subjects with SCI participated in the study. We found large variability from day to day. The PT score had more significant variability compared with the AS. The results suggest that the three consecutive testing by using the pendulum test and PT score on different days provide a better assessment of spasticity being essential in evaluating the treatment protocol