Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery Flashcards
1
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Stage 1
A
Right After Insult. Flaccid Stage, No Active movement.
2
Q
Stage 2
A
Spasticity is developing, but minimal. Synergies present but only reflexively; no active volitional movement.
3
Q
Stage 3
A
Spasticity is the highest here. Limb synergies present when actively moving. NO MOVEMENT ISOLATION
4
Q
Stage 4
A
Spasticity decreasing. One joint isolation from synergy patterns
5
Q
Stage 5
A
Spasticity continues to decrease. 2 joint isolation
6
Q
Stage 6
A
No more spasticity, 3 joint isolation. Timing/coordination is getting better
7
Q
Stage 7
A
Normal timing and coordination
