Evaluation of motor impairment due to higher brain dysfunction

Abstract

Clinical symptoms of motor impairment resulting from higher brain dysfunction are reviewed here by classifying them into apraxia and other impairments than apraxia. Then, idetional apraxia and Pusher sign are further described. Analysis of error responses is of importance in the evaluation of idetional apraxia, and description of motor pattern as well as the analysis of the severity is essential in the evaluation of Pusher sign. © 1997, The Society of Physical Therapy Science. All rights reserved.