Predictors And Outcome Measures

Question 1

Outcome measures for stroke rehab

Answer 1

Speed
Distance
MAS (motor assessment scale)
10m walk
Step lengths
Dynamic gait index

Question 2

List predictors of regaining the ability to walk

Answer 2

Within 72hrs - ability to sit, mm activity in affected leg (VerrBeek, 2011)

Age, severity of stroke, type of stroke, size of lesion, presence of hemianopia (Craig, 2011)

Amount of exercise in first week >703 reps 9 days to unassisted walking, (scrivener et al 2012)