Posturing

By Renée Grinnell

The involuntary assumption of bizarre poses which are maintained indefinitely; indicative of severe brain injury.

Example: The patient is seen sitting with his hand above his head; after two hours, the patient’s bizarre position remains unchanged.


    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 24 Oct 2008

 

 
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