Brunnstrom 7 Stages of Recovery Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
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No volitional movement initiated
2
Q
Stage 2
A
Appearance of basic limb synergies. Beginning of spasticity
3
Q
Stage 3
A
Synergies performed voluntarily; spasticity increases.
4
Q
Stage 4
A
Spasticity begins to decrease. Movement patterns not dictated solely by limb synergies
5
Q
Stage 5
A
Further decrease in spasticity is noted with independence from limb synergy patterns
6
Q
Stage 6
A
Isolated joint movements are performed with coordination
7
Q
Stage 7
A
Normal motor fxn is restored
