Understanding movement
To understand what happens to muscles and movement after a stroke we must first look at normal movement.
Normal efficient movement is the ability to perform a movement that is:
- Smooth
- Efficient
- Co-ordinated
- Goal orientated/specific
- Graded
It may be :
- Voluntary or involuntary
- Automatic
- Following patterns
Which five components are required for normal movement?
Correct answers
Normal balance reactions and co-ordination
Yes, normal balance reactions and co-ordination is required for normal movement.
Normal sensation
Normal sensation is required for normal movement.
Normal patterns of movement
Yes, patterns of movement is required for normal movement.
Normal postural tone
Yes, normal postural tone is required for normal movement.
Normal joint range and muscle length
Normal joint range and muscle length is required for normal movement.
Incorrect answers
Normal emotional state
No, normal emotional state is not required for normal movement.
Normal hearing
Normal hearing is not required for normal movement.
Normal bladder function
Normal bladder function is not required for normal movement.
Page last reviewed: 01 May 2020
