What Is the Longitudinal Profile of Impairments and Can We Predict Difficulty Caring for the Profoundly Affected Arm in the First Year Poststroke?

At 1 year poststroke, there was a high incidence of impairments of body functions and activity limitations in people with a profoundly affected arm. Individual profiles were very variable and although some predisposing factors have been identified, it remains difficult to predict who is at greatest risk.