Motor control

 

Weakness is a contributor to impaired motor control

• Common after stroke
• Results in loss or limitation of:
  • Function (in muscle control)
  • Movement
  • Mobility

Initially after the stroke the proportions of patients affected by weakness are:

• 40% in the face
• 50% in the upper limb
• 45% in the leg
• 55% have hemiparesis (at least 2 of face, arm and leg)

6 months after stroke around 50% of patients have some hemiparesis with around:

• 26% dependent in activities of daily living (ADLs) [basic activities, such as personal care, which would allow someone to live alone]

and around

• 30% are unable to walk without some assistance