CHEDOKE-MCMASTER STROKE ASSESSMENT (CMSA) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE

CHEDOKE-MCMASTER STROKE ASSESSMENT (CMSA)

EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE

Stage 1


characterized by:

- low tone; flaccid; reflexive movements absent

- no AROM

- strength- N/A

- coordination- N/A



common neuro-muscular complications:

- overstretching of soft tissues

- edema

- joint alignment changes

- pain


Stage 2


characterized by:

- developing spasticity

, - tract active movement

- strength- approximately 1/5

- coordination- N/A



common neuro-muscular complications:

- contractures

- edema

- joint alignment changes

- pain


Stage 3


characterized by:

- spasticity present

- developing progressive voluntary movement

- synergistic movements are obligatory

- strength- 2-3/5

- coordination: large/gross unrefined movements developing



common neuro-muscular complications:

- contractures

- edema

- joint alignment changes

- pain


Stage 4