Description
The Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment (CMSA) is a screening and assessment tool utilized to measure physical impairment and activity of an individual following a stroke. The CMSA consists of two inventories. First is the Impairment Inventory, which assesses 6 domains (shoulder pain and stages of recovery of postural control, arm, hand, leg and foot). Each domain is scored on a 7-point scale (Stage 1 through 7, most impairment through to no impairment, respectively). Second is the Activity Inventory, formerly Disability Inventory, which assesses gross motor function (10 items evaluating rolling, sitting, transferring and standing) and walking (5 items). The 15 items are scored on a 7-point scale (1 through 7, complete dependence to independent, respectively).