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Modified constraint-induced therapy extension: using remote technologies to improve function.

Stephen J Page1, Peter Levine

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati Academic Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA. Stephen.Page@uc.edu

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|July 3, 2007
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This study shows that a modified constraint-induced therapy extension (mCITE) program delivered online is effective for improving upper-limb function in individuals with chronic stroke. Participants experienced significant gains in arm use and motor skills after the home-based intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Stroke recovery
  • Telehealth in physical therapy

Background:

  • Upper-limb hemiparesis is a common and disabling consequence of stroke.
  • Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is effective but often limited by accessibility.
  • Internet-based delivery offers a potential solution to improve CIMT accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a modified constraint-induced therapy extension (mCITE) protocol delivered via the Internet.
  • To assess the feasibility and patient satisfaction with a home-based, tele-rehabilitation approach for stroke survivors.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-post, single-blinded case series design was employed.
  • Four participants with chronic stroke and upper-limb hemiparesis underwent a 10-week online mCITE program.

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  • Intervention included virtual therapy sessions, home-based restraint of the less affected arm, and online activity logs.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants demonstrated marked improvements in more affected arm use and quality of movement, as measured by the Motor Activity Log.
    • Significant increases in speed were observed during tasks assessed by the Wolf Motor Function Test.
    • High levels of patient satisfaction and adherence to the mCITE protocol were reported.

    Conclusions:

    • A home-based, modified constraint-induced movement therapy program utilizing the Internet is feasible for individuals with chronic stroke.
    • The mCITE protocol appears to effectively increase more affected arm use and improve motor function.
    • Commercially available and inexpensive technologies facilitate this accessible rehabilitation approach.