Table 2.

Stages of motor recovery.

Criteria/Stage	Cognitive Stage	Associative Stage	Automatic Stage	Citations
Primary Focus	In this stage of motor learning, the therapist helps the patient learn a piece of work.	Therapist assists the patient in task performance.	Patient is skilled and can perform tasks.	[280]
Decision Making	Decision making is based on “What to do?”	Decision making is based on “How to do a task?”	Decision making is based on “How to succeed?”	[281]
Task Execution	Learner constructs a motor program.	Patient performs and corrects errors; self-evaluation is promoted.	Complex and challenging tasks are performed to gain retention.	[254,280]
Self-evaluation and Feedback	Examine the task’s demands and his ability to complete it.	Continuity proven when error becomes consistent.	Select appropriate feedback.	[280,281]
Task Perception and Memory Recall	Identify the elements and recall the memory.	Emphasize the proprioception “feel of movement”.	Organize practice, self-evaluation and correction, gain retention.	[254,282]
Practice and Problem-solving	The patient then begins practicing the task, identifying and resolving problems.	Assist the learner with self-evaluation and decision-making skills.	Focus on the competitive aspect of the skills.	[280,281,282]