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NPTE
Brunnstorm's Stages of Recovery
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | No volitional movement initiated |
| Stage 2 | The appearance of basic limb synergies. The beginning of spasticity. |
| Stage 3 | The synergies are perforemed voluntarily.: spasticity increases. |
| Stage 4 | Spasticity begins to decrease. Movement patterns are not dictated solely by limb synergies |
| Stage 5 | A further decrease in spasticity is noted with independence from limb synergy patterns. |
| Stage 6 | isolated joint movements are performed with coordination |
| Stage 7 | Normal motor function is restored |