Special Considerations - Stroke Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is Pusher syndrome/Contraversive pushing
A
Abnormal vertical orientation of of Boyd TOWARDS side of lesion. Pt thinks they are oriented to gravity vertically but the body is pushed over towards side of lesion
2
Q
With a pt experiencing pusher syndrome are they occasionally tilted or regularly
A
Regularly
3
Q
Increased incidence for pusher syndrome with Right or left hemispheric stroke?
A
RIGHT
