Hemiplegia (sometimes called hemiparesis) is paralysis of half of the body. Hemiplegia is a neurological condition that results in varying degree of weakness and lack of control of one side of the body. This condition can be congenital, resulting from brain damage before, during or soon after birth or may develop in adulthood following illnesses such as a stroke, accident, infection or tumour.
Occupational Therapy intervention in this population may include: