Rehab Post Stroke Impairment

- ANSWER-Loss of a physiological function Ex. Renal failure, reduced EJ due to cardiomyopathy, loss of sensation due to peripheral neuropathy, loss of motor function following stroke Disability - ANSWER-Loss of the ability to perform a functional task as the result of an impairment Ex. Inability to dress oneself due to upper extremity hemiparesis, inability to walk due to lower extremity paresis Handicap - ANSWER-The inability to perform specific tasks or activities as a result of societally imposed barriers Ex individual unable to return to work bc access to the person's place of employment requires climbing a flight of stairs *Stroke Rehabilitation* Remediation - ANSWER-Secondary impairments and disabilities through therapeutic exercise and activities designed to promote recovery of function Ex exercise to increase strength *Stroke Rehabilitation* Accommodation - ANSWER-Secondary impairments and disabilities through the use of assistive and adaptive