Table 1.

Functional assessment documented in EMR.

Days Post Stroke	Qualitative Functional Assessment
7	Patient demonstrated progress but also having difficulty with engaging left upper extremity fingers … Patient presented with emerging 2 point pinch and full palm grasp and release today.
10	Patient showing increased function in his left upper extremity. Fine/gross motor activity with great improvement and effort compared to previous session.
12	Patient participated in fine and gross motor strengthening and coordination with great effort. Demonstrating great key pinch and emerging pincer pinch.
14	Continues to demonstrate good progress with left upper extremity function performing exercises with great effort and improved control. Continues to need more work on wrist extension, thumb abduction, and middle/ring finger control. Difficulty with coordinating movements.
17	Patient presented with improved left upper extremity function. Increased coordination compared to previous session.
19	Patient demonstrated great progress again. Participated in fine motor activity with great effort and minimum cues for coordination.