Considering upper limb impairment and movement disorders of patients with cerebrovascular disorders

Abstract

The upper limbs play an important role in holding an object in the hand and moving that hand to the required position. Notably, upper limb motor paralysis and spasticity are observed in patients with cerebrovascular disorders, resulting in restricted upper limb movement. Moreover, the interpretation of upper limb movement disorders requires knowledge on kinematics and physiology. This paper outlines the kinematic and physiological interpretations of the characteristic movements of paralyzed upper limbs.