CIMT

Question 1

CIMT

Answer 1

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Forced-Use Paradigm
Post-Stroke

Question 2

Neural Mechanisms of Recovery

Answer 2

Short term effects
-physiological; medically driven

Long term effects
-experience-dependent; rehabilitation driven

Question 3

Brain Injury + Masked Ability =

Answer 3

Learned Non-Use

Question 4

Masked Ability + CIMT =

Answer 4

Functional Use

Question 5

CIMT Inclusion Criteria (6)

Answer 5

Minimum fall risk
MMSE 24-point minimum
Medically stable patient
20 degrees AROM - Wrist Extension
10 degrees AROM - Finger Extension
Family support

Question 6

CIMT Examination

Answer 6

Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)

Motor Activity Log (MAL)

Question 7

CIMT Intervention

Answer 7

Task Oriented Rehabilitation

• create new motor behavior or habit
• exercise 6-7 hours daily; 5 days/wk; 2-3 weeks
• restrain uninvolved UE 90% of waking hours using mitt