Constraint Induced Movment Therapy

Question 1

Constraint Induced Movement therapy can help a patient to overcome _ -. Along with _ _ and more _.

Answer 1

To overcome LEARNED NON- USE

Along with POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT and MORE PRACTICE

Question 2

CIMT inclusion includes: patient must be a minimal _ _, must have at least a _ on the MMSE, must be medically _, have at least _ degrees AROM for wrist extension, and _ degrees AROM for finger extension and have _ support.

Answer 2

Must be a minimal FALL RISK, must have at least a 24 on the MMSE, must be medically STABLE, have at least 20 degrees AROM for wrist extension, 10 degrees AROM for finger extension, and have FAMILY SUPPORT.

Question 3

The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) and a motor activity log are both part of the - _, and the - _taken at 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months _.

Answer 3

Both part of the PRE- CIMT EXAMINATION, and the POST-CIMT EXAMINATION taken at 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months POST

Question 4

In the original CIMT intervention the restraining mitt was worn for _ % of waking hours for - weeks.

Answer 4

Mitt was worn for 90% of waking hours for 2-3 weeks

Question 5

Does it matter when CIMT begins?

Answer 5

No, according to EXCITE trial study both patients who received treatment 3-9 mos or 15-21 mos post stroke both saw same amount of improvement in arm motor function

Question 6

Does CIMT work as well for the LE?

Answer 6

Yes, study looked at body supported treadmill exercises for patients 2 mos and 6 mos post stroke as well as HEP managmed by a PT starting 2 mos post stroke, all saw improvements in 52% of enrolled after 1 year post stroke

Question 7

What is the highest level of injury with realistic functional expectation of community ambulation?

Answer 7

L4-L5