Recent evidence suggests that immobilization of the upper limb for 2-3 weeks induces changes in cortical thickness as well as motor performance. In constraint induced (CI) therapy, one of the most effective interventions for hemiplegia, the non-paretic arm is constrained to enforce the use of the paretic arm in the home setting. With the present study we aimed to explore whether non-paretic arm...

We have developed a device called AutoCITE (Automated Constraint-Induced Therapy Extension) that automates the intensive training component of constraint-induced (CI) movement therapy, also known as CI therapy. This study evaluated the effectiveness of AutoCITE training in a telerehabilitation setting when supervised remotely and with only intermittent interaction with a therapist. Seven partic...

Background: There is extensive literature to support the efficacy of both pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy (pCIMT) and hand-arm bimanual intensive (HABIT) for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. In addition, there increasing evidence training caregivers (parents other care providers) carry out interventions in home. The Family Activity Adaptation Model (FAAM) presents guidelin...

Abstract Date Presented 03/31/2022 This cross-sectional qualitative study used thematic analysis to find solutions implementing constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in OT practice settings generated by practicing practitioners. Therapists suggested educational, research, and advocacy address barriers CIMT implementation ways support this important evidence-based intervention practice. Pri...

[Purpose] In this study, we examined effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy (m-CIMT) and functional bimanual training, when applied to a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury, on upper extremity function and daily activities. [Subject and Methods] One patient, diagnosed with C4 incomplete spinal cord injury, underwent physical therapy with constraint-induced movement thera...

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a type of treatment for hemiparetic stroke patients in which the patient is strongly encouraged to use the affected arm. One way of doing this is to immobilise the unaffected arm. This treatment is meant to help patients overcome 'learned non-use'. The learned non-use theory is based on deafferentiation experiments in monkeys. In this review four ra...