Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)



7: Muscle weakness

Introduction

This activity explores the knowledge and skills required to enable health and social care staff to understand the effects of muscle weakness and the consequences that this may have for a person with a stroke.

NB: This module has undergone a full content review and update March 2021

Learning Points:

  • Describe the effects and potential risks of muscle weakness following stroke
  • Describe the care/management of muscle weakness following stroke

Page last reviewed: 05 Mar 2021