Stroke Recovery Understanding the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery There are six Brunnstrom stages that describe the process of movement recovery after stroke. Here's what each stage means for your arm and what you can do for home exercise to maximize function.
NIHSS What is the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)? The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a clinical assessment of stroke severity. Results from this measure can help predict a patient's recovery and determine their medical course following acute stroke.