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211 exam 1
Brunnstrom stages of recovery
Question | Answer |
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Brunnstrom stage 1 | no volitional movement initiated |
Brunnstrom stage 2 | appearance of basic limb synergies, beginning of spasticity |
Brunnstrom stage 3 | synergies are formed voluntarily, spasticity increases |
Brunnstrom stage 4 | spasticity begins to decrease, movement patterns are not dictated soley by limb synergies |
Brunnstrom stage 5 | a further decrease in spasticity with independence from limb synergies |
Brunnstrom stage 6 | isolated joint movements are performed with coordination |
Brunnstrom stage 7 | normal motor function is restored |