Which one of the following major factors limits movement in individuals who have had a stroke?

A. Paresis caused by decreased agonist activation
B. Loss of ability to fractionate movement
C. Abnormal timing of muscle activation
D. Both A and B
E. A, B, and C


ANS: E
Rationale: Paresis caused by decreased agonist activation, loss of ability to fractionate movement, and abnormal timing of muscle activation limit movement in individuals post stroke.

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