Table 1 |
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Primary Functions of Assessments |
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| Behavioral Test |
Function |
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| Composite Scores |
Assesses a variety of motor, sensory, reflex and balance responses |
| Cylinder Test |
Assesses spontaneous forelimb use |
| Grid Walking |
Assesses sensorimotor function, motor coordination and placing deficits during locomotion |
| Ledged Tapered Beam |
Assesses hindlimb functioning |
| Reaching Chamber/Pellet Retrieval |
Assesses skilled forepaw use and motor functioning |
| Staircase Test |
Assesses forelimb extension, grasping skills, side bias and independent use of forelimbs |
| Pasta Test |
Assesses manual dexterity and fine motor skills |
| Ladder Rung Walking test |
Assesses fore- and hindlimb stepping, Placing and coordination |
| Forelimb Flexion |
Assesses forelimb function |
| Forelimb Placing |
Assesses forelimb function and placing deficits |
| Corner Test |
Assesses sensorimotor and postural asymmetries |
| Accelerated Rotarod |
Assesses motor coordination and balance |
| Adhesive Removal |
Assesses tactile responses and asymmetries |
| Morris Water Maze |
Assesses spatial learning and memory |
| Radial Arm Maze |
Assesses spatial learning and memory |
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Schaar et al. Experimental & Translational Stroke Medicine 2010 2:13 doi:10.1186/2040-7378-2-13 |
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