Why Constraint-Induced Therapy is Important After Stroke

In this episode, I’ll discuss my experiences with constraint-induced therapy after stroke and how this can be an effective practice for stroke survivors.Constraint-induced movement therapy is exactly as it sounds – restraining one arm behind the back, so the stroke-affected arm and hand must perform the required activity.Although some rehabilitation facilities provide specialized constraint-induced movement therapy sessions, it’s a simple training exercise that can be done at home.The modified version of constraint-induced therapy can be done by placing one arm behind your back without restraint and forcing yourself to use your stroke-affected hand for any activity.For more information on constraint-induced therapy practices, be sure to review the links and resources I’ve included in this article: https://strokerecoveryrehab.com/2024/04/01/why-constraint-induced-therapy-is-important-after-stroke/For more stroke recovery resources, read the free monthly newsletter at https://strokerecoveryrehab.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strokerecoveryrehab.substack.com