Stages of PD

Question 1

Stage 1 of PD

Answer 1

1. unilateral tremor
2. rigidity
3. akinesia
4. min. or no functional impairment

Unilateral tremor

Question 2

Stage 2 of PD

Answer 2

1. BIL tremor
2. tremor
3. rigidity/akinesia (w/w/o axial signs)
4. independent with ADL; require MOD for IADLs
5. NO balance impairment
6. problems with trunk mobility and postural reflexes

Trunk mobility and postural reflex, but no balance impairment; IADL mod

Question 3

Stage 3 of PD

Answer 3

1. worsening of symptoms (mild to mod)
2. impaired righting reflexes
3. onset of ADL performance deficits
4. can lead independent life
   5.impaired balance (posutral instability)

Impaired balance; MILD-MOD impairment in ADLs

Question 4

Stage 4 of PD

Answer 4

1. requires help with some/all ADLs
2. unable to live alone w/o some assist.
3. able to walk and stand unaided
4. ** Decrease in postural stability, motor control, FM/dexterity**

Significant deficits in ADL, impaired motor control

Question 5

Stage 5 of PD

Answer 5

1. confined to a w/c or bed
2. Total A for mobility and ADLs