Which outcome measure specifically assesses contraversive pushing?

The Modified Scale for Contraversive Pushing is specifically designed to assess contraversive pushing behaviors in individuals who have experienced a stroke. This condition, also known as "pusher syndrome," occurs when a person pushes away from their non-injured side and tends to have an imbalance in their sensory perception of verticality. The Modified Scale quantifies and helps clinicians identify the severity of this push and balance issue, allowing for tailored rehabilitation strategies that address this specific tendency.

Other scales mentioned, such as the Burke Lateropulsion Scale and the Four Point Pusher Scale, also aim to assess the phenomenon of contraversive pushing, but they may not specifically identify or measure the characteristic behaviors in the same direct manner that the Modified Scale does. The Functional Independence Measure, on the other hand, evaluates a broader range of activities and functional abilities and does not specifically focus on the assessment of contraversive pushing, making it less relevant for this particular focus.