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Modified Constraint-Induced Therapy

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<strong>Constraint</strong>-induced induced therapy is<br />

born…<br />

2 components to induce<br />

repeated practice with the<br />

affected limb<br />

– Pts. Participate in 6 hour training<br />

sessions on 10 consecutive<br />

weekdays<br />

– Wear sling 90% of all waking<br />

hours during same 2 weeks<br />

Increases more affected limb<br />

use & function in acute &<br />

chronic CVA pts.<br />

Repeated practice => brain<br />

reorganization => improved<br />

motor function

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