PD - Hoehn & Yahr Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Hoehn & Yahr
A
PD progression rating scale
2
Q
Stage 0
A
no signs of dz
3
Q
Stage 1
A
Unilateral dz (ex, starts with one hand)
1 side
4
Q
Stage 1.5 H&Y
A
Unilateral plus axial involvement (trunk starts to get a bit stiff)
(1.5 is midline)
5
Q
Stage 2
A
Bilateral dz, w/o balance impairment (now initial arm, trunk and other arm involved)
(2 sides)
6
Q
Stage 2.5
A
Mild bilateral dz, w/ recovery on pull test
2.5 if someone is behind and pulls them and they recover and they are good
7
Q
Stage 3
H&Y
A
Mild-mod bilateral dz; some postural instability; but physically independent
8
Q
Stage 4
H&Y
A
Severe disability; still able to walk/stand unassisted
if you had one leg that would be a disability
9
Q
Stage 5
H&Y
A
W/C bound or bedridden unless aided
5 looks like a wheelchair
