Measures for Hypertonia, Ataxia, and Tics

Hypertonia Assessment Tool (HAT): Differentiates between spasticity, dystonia, and rigidity in children.
Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS): Evaluates velocity-dependent hypertonia and distinguishes spasticity from contractures.
Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS): Grades spasticity severity on a 0–4 scale.
Tone Assessment Scale (TAS): Measures tone in different postures and its functional impact.

Pendulum Test: Measures the oscillatory movement of a limb to assess spasticity.
Electrophysiological Measures:
- H-reflex to M-wave Ratio (H/M ratio): Quantifies reflex hyperexcitability in spasticity.
- Composite Spasticity Index (CSI): Combines clinical and electrophysiological measures for spasticity evaluation.

Barry-Albright Dystonia Scale (BADS): Rates dystonia severity in children with cerebral palsy.
Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale (BFMDRS): Measures severity and disability caused by dystonia.
Unified Dystonia Rating Scale (UDRS): Comprehensive assessment of dystonia in multiple body parts.

Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA): Rates severity of ataxia across domains like gait, stance, and coordination.
International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS): Assesses postural control, coordination, speech, and oculomotor function.
Brief Ataxia Rating Scale (BARS): Focuses on critical aspects of ataxia for quicker assessments.
Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS): Specific to Friedreich’s ataxia but applicable to other types.
Nine-Hole Peg Test (9HPT): Measures upper limb coordination.
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI): Evaluates gait adaptability in ataxic individuals.
Berg Balance Scale (BBS): Assesses balance in patients with ataxia.

Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS): Comprehensive scale assessing tic severity, impairment, and frequency.
Shapiro Tourette Syndrome Severity Scale (STSSS): Evaluates the severity of motor and vocal tics.
Premonitory Urge for Tics Scale (PUTS): Measures the intensity of premonitory urges associated with tics.
Tourette Syndrome Symptom List (TSSL): Provides a checklist of motor and vocal tics for clinical evaluation.
Child Tourette Syndrome Impairment Scale (CTIM): Focuses on how tics affect daily life and functioning.
Modified Rush Video Rating Scale (MRVRS): Uses video recordings to rate tic severity and frequency.
Tic Inventory Checklist: Assesses the variety and complexity of tics observed.

Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL): Evaluates the impact of hypertonia, ataxia, or tics on life quality.
Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life (CP QOL): Measures emotional and social impact specific to hypertonia.
Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL): Useful for identifying behavioral and social issues in children with tics.

Visual Analog Scale (VAS): Assesses pain associated with hypertonia or tics.
FLACC Scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability): Pain assessment for non-verbal children.

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS): Tracks individual treatment goals in hypertonia, ataxia, or tic disorders.
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM): Monitors progress in functional and daily life activities.
YGTSS or MRVRS: Can be used longitudinally to assess tic disorder management outcomes.

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