Responsiveness of the Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke

Stroke is a major cause of disability often impacting physical, psychological and cognitive function, leading to limitations in activity and social participation.1 A common impairment is upper limb (UL) paresis, affecting up to 80% of patients and persisting into the chronic stage in more that 65% of cases despite prolonged rehabilitation.2 UL paresis is characterized by muscle weakness, altered muscle tone, decreased sensation and impaired control of voluntary movement3 and is often accompanied by an increased use of arm and trunk compensatory movements.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research