You Are Working with a 68 Year-Old Patient Who Was

Multiple Choice

You are working with a 68 year-old patient who was admitted to the inpatient acute rehabilitation unit this afternoon;3 days post left middle cerebral artery (MCA) cerebrovascular accident (CVA) .Which of the following abnormal movement characteristics would you MOST likely expect to see when the patient attempts a bridge?

A) Decreased lifting of the left pelvis and hip
B) Decreased lifting of the right pelvis and hip
C) Extension synergy pattern when picking up the left lower extremity
D) Bradykinesia when initiating movement