Inability to Use Objects and Perform Tasks
Alternate Names : Apraxia, Movements - Inability to Perform Useful Tasks
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. If there are seizures, the patient will be stabilized first.
Medical history questions documenting your symptom in detail may include:
The physical examination will include emphasis on examination of the nervous system.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
Referral to a physical therapist and sometimes an occupational therapist may be indicated.
After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider as the cause of dysfunctional movement, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.
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