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Pusher Syndrome
Post-stroke condition where patients actively push away from their unaffected side toward the affected side.
Full Definition
Pusher syndrome, also known as contraversive pushing, is a disorder of postural control that occurs in some stroke patients, particularly those with right brain lesions. Affected individuals actively push with their unaffected extremities toward their affected side and resist passive correction of their tilted posture. The condition significantly impacts rehabilitation progress and requires specialized treatment approaches focusing on visual and vestibular reorientation rather than traditional balance training.
Usage
Usage note: Also known as contraversive pushing or lateropulsion.
In Context
- "The patient exhibited classic signs of pusher syndrome, actively leaning toward the hemiplegic side." — Clinical assessment
- "Treatment for pusher syndrome focused on visual feedback and gradual postural reorientation." — Therapy note
Also known as
Contraversive Pushing
Ipsilateral Pushing
Don't confuse with
Neglect Syndrome
Postural Instability
Lateropulsion