Motor Function

Question 1

Pronator Drift

Answer 1

Have patient hold arms out palms up with eyes closed

Drift indicates weakness and can signify lesion on corticospinal tract

Question 2

Gait, Posture and Balance

Answer 2

Normal walk

- have patient walk down corridor turn and walk back

Question 3

Tandem Walk

Answer 3

Have patient walk heel to toe

-assess posture and balance

Question 4

Romberg Test

Answer 4

Feet together and arms at side, assess posture with eyes closed and open