Group-based constraint-induced movement therapy in the rehabilitation of chronic poststroke patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to describe the effects of a 90-minute group-based constraint-induced movement therapy protocol (CIMT) on upper extremity (UE) rehabilitation in poststroke patients.

Method

The study was a case series clinical study with 6 patients with chronic stroke admitted to the institutional integrated clinic. Ten 90-minute CIMT sessions were administered, based on the principles of the original therapy. On completion of the protocol, participants underwent group care once a week, for 1 hour a day. For comparison purposes, the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Motor Activity Log (MAL), and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were applied on admission, shortly after completing the protocol, and 3 months after completion. In addition, the MAL and s

SUBMITTER: Galvao FRO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7909176 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature