Stroke Synergies

Question 1

Upper extremity-extension

Answer 1

Scapular depression and protraction
Shoulder adduction and internal rotation
Elbow extension
Forearm pronation and wrist/finger flexion

Question 2

Lower extremity-flexion

Answer 2

Hip flexion (strongest), abduction, external rotation

Knee flexion
Ankle dorsiflexion, inversion
Toe dorsiflexion

Question 3

Lower extremity-extension

Answer 3

Hip extension, add, IR
Knee extension
Ankle plantarflexion, inversion
Toe PF

Question 4

Typical lower extremity synergies are effectively broken up with…

Answer 4

Bridging

Question 5

Upper extremity - flexion

Answer 5

Scapular elevation and retraction
Shoulder abduction and external rotation
Elbow flexion (strongest)
Forearm supination and wrist/finger flexion