Stroke: Stages Of Recover Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
A
Flaccid
No limb movement
2
Q
Stage 2
A
Synergies might appear
Spasticity begins
Minimal voluntary control
3
Q
Stage 3
A
Spasticity increases- could become severe
Voluntary control of movement synergies begins to appear
4
Q
Stage 4
A
Some movement is independent of synergies
Spasticity begins to decline
5
Q
Stage 5
A
Not all patients progress to stage 5
Synergies no longer dominate
Movement becomes more complex
6
Q
Stage 6
A
Spasticity is gone
Coordination and movement approach are normal
