Common Stroke Impairments Flashcards
1
Q
R hemisphere
A
Neglect
Visual field deficit
2
Q
L hemisphere
A
Language
Motor planning
3
Q
Contalateral homonymous hemianopsia
A
MCA
PCA
4
Q
Contralateral hemiplegia (more UE)
A
MCA
5
Q
Contralateral hemiplegia (more LE)
A
ACA
6
Q
Contralateral loss of sensation
A
MCA
ACA
7
Q
Gait apraxia, LLE dyspraxia, urinary incontinence
A
ACA
8
Q
Visual hallucinations, memory impaired
A
PCA
9
Q
Habitual positions to avoid: head/neck
A
lat flex toward involved
rotation away from involved
10
Q
Habitual positions to avoid: UE
A
scapular ADD & IR
elbow/wrist/finger flex
forearm pronation
11
Q
Habitual positions to avoid: LE
A
pelvic retraction
ankle PF
Hip/knee flex with hip ER
OR
Hip/knee ext with hip IR + ADD