Patients with neurological disorders incur a range of primary and secondary impairments that affect upright mobility.Mrs.Jones is a 43 year-old woman who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago.She wants to resume physical therapy to address an increase in falls.Based on your examination findings you hypothesize that her falling is due more to secondary impairments than primary impairments.All of the following are secondary impairments that contribute to fall risk EXCEPT:

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Hypertonicity is a primary impairment directly resulting from neurological damage in conditions like multiple sclerosis, whereas limitations in lower extremity range of motion, depression, and deconditioning are secondary impairments that can develop as a consequence of the primary condition or its treatment.

Patients with Neurological Disorders Incur a Range of Primary and Secondary