Mobility

 

A number of factors may influence mobility including:

• Weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side
• Spasticity where the muscles are tight and stiff
• Loss of co-ordination
• Visual problems
• Loss of sensation
• Pain
• Fatigue
• Loss of confidence
• Fear of falling
• Side effects of some medication can also cause drowsiness and fatigue

 

Apart from stroke, other factors that influence mobility may include:

• Previous mobility levels
• Other health problems such as arthritis, breathlessness or painful joints
• Environmental factors such as a lack of handrails or large steps