Introduction to the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment

Course overview

This course introduces the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment (FMA-UE) as a standardized tool for evaluating motor impairment following stroke. Participants will review the purpose, structure, and scoring procedures of the assessment and how it can support clinical evaluation and outcome tracking in stroke rehabilitation. The course will also review key considerations for interpreting FMA-UE scores and how the assessment can complement other outcome measures used to evaluate upper extremity recovery.