Knowledge
Stroke often causes weakness or clumsiness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body. Individuals with a weak arm may be at risk of shoulder injury and should ensure the affected arm is supported. Individuals who experience leg weakness may be at increased risk of falls. Those with core muscle weakness may have difficulty maintaining sitting balance, and those with orofacial muscular weakness may struggle to speak or swallow effectively’.
Skills
To recognise when an individual is not moving one part of their body and how to manage this safely
Benefits to the individual
Individuals will not be assumed to be able to do something of which they are incapable. They will be less likely to develop complications
Page last reviewed: 05 Mar 2021
