Motor Planning Deficits
Tips from survivors: “Breaking tasks into small steps helps my brain figure out what to do next.”
What it is
Difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed to perform an action.
How it shows up
Trouble starting movements, performing tasks in the correct order, or carrying out familiar actions even though strength and understanding are intact.
Why it happens
Stroke affects brain regions responsible for organizing and sequencing movements, often involving the frontal or parietal lobes.
How common
Possible management
Occupational therapy, step-by-step task practice, visual cues, and repetitive movement training.
Can occur depending on stroke location and is often associated with types of apraxia.
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