24th November 2023

Whilst examining a patient, the doctor asks the patient to lift a glass of water off of a table

Whilst examining a patient, the doctor asks the patient to lift a glass of water off of a table that is situated next to them. The arm movement of the patient is stilted, with a small tentative movement followed by a pause in all movement. This continues until the patient reaches the glass. What is the best descriptor for the movement shown?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.