Modified Bradykinesia Rating Scale (MBRS)

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The Modified Bradykinesia Rating Scale (MBRS) assesses speed, amplitude and rhythm components of bradykinesia.

Authors: Asha Kishore, Alberto J. Espay, Connie Marras, Thamer Al-Khairalla, Tamara Arenovich, Abena Asante, Janis Miyasaki, and Anthony E. Lang

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Acronym: MBRS
Year Published: 2007
Last Updated: Unchanged since publication
Assessment Type: ClinRO
Estimated Time to Complete: 5-10 minutes
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