Quantifying upper limb motor impairment in chronic stroke: a physiological profiling approach
Lewis Ingram, Annie A. Butler, Matthew A. Brodie, Stephen R. Lord, Simon C. Gandevia
Abstract
Upper limb motor impairment is a common manifestation after stroke, compromising independence in fundamental daily activities involving the ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects. The upper limb Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA) offers a means of quantifying performance of the individual sensorimotor domains that are essential for upper limb function. Establishing individual performance profiles based on age- and sex-based normative scores may facilitate individualized treatment decisions by identifying the stroke patient's specific strengths and limitations.
Topics & Concepts
Upper limbStroke (engine)Physical medicine and rehabilitationRehabilitationChronic strokePopulationMedicineWeaknessPhysical therapyMotor controlPsychologySurgeryEngineeringPsychiatryEnvironmental healthMechanical engineeringStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders