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What is CIMT?
== What is CIMT? ==
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a new treatment technique that claims to improve the
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a new treatment technique that claims to improve the
arm motor ability and the functional use of a paretic arm - hand. CIMT forces the use of the affected side
arm motor ability and the functional use of a paretic arm - hand. CIMT forces the use of the affected side
by restraining the unaffected side. Child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy can learn to improve the motor
by restraining the unaffected side. Child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy can learn to improve the motor
ability of the more affected parts of their bodies and thus cease to rely exclusively or primarily on the less
ability of the more affected parts of their bodies and thus cease to rely exclusively or primarily on the less
affected parts.[1]
affected parts.<ref>A Rehab Revolution. Stroke Connection Magazine. December 23, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2011.</ref>

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What is CIMT?[edit | edit source]

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a new treatment technique that claims to improve the arm motor ability and the functional use of a paretic arm - hand. CIMT forces the use of the affected side by restraining the unaffected side. Child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy can learn to improve the motor ability of the more affected parts of their bodies and thus cease to rely exclusively or primarily on the less affected parts.[1]

  1. A Rehab Revolution. Stroke Connection Magazine. December 23, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2011.