Approaches for improvement of upper limb impairment in patients with cerebrovascular disorders

Abstract

It is necessary to interpret the behavior in order to improve the behavior of a paralyzed upper limb in patients with cerebrovascular disorders. If the motor analysis is incorrect, the behavior will not be improved by physical therapy. Therefore, motion analysis is an important first step in physical therapy. In addition, muscle tone can be adjusted by stimulating the skin and muscles in physical therapy. This paper outlines the content of physical therapy based on kinematic and physiological interpretations of the characteristic movements of paralyzed upper limbs of patients with cerebrovascular disorders.