the brunnstrom approach

Question 1

what are the keys things in brunnstrom stage 1

Answer 1

• no activation of movement, flaccid
  or
• increase in tone or co contraction in synergy then go to stage 2

Question 2

what is the positive response for the brunnstrom approach stage 2

Answer 2

• pt can trace activiation of incocled UE mm, particularly elbow flexors

Question 3

what is the positive response for brunnstrom stage 3

Answer 3

pt is able to initiate movement in synergistic pattern with marked spasticity , then progress to stage 4

Question 4

if the patient is able to sit what brunnstrom levle would u start with

Answer 4

start UE testing at stage 3

Question 5

what is a positive response or key response from the brunnstrom approach stage 4

Answer 5

able to perform task partially with some movement combination that are NOT synergistic but spasticity is still observable during non synergistic movement

Question 6

what is the key thing that is different in the brunnstrom approach stage 5

Answer 6

pt able to do 2 joint movement and less spasticity

Question 7

what is the key things in the brunnstrom approach stage 6

Answer 7

pt has coordination and speed of movement should be similar with B UE and pt shoudl be able to trace to no spasticity with movement