Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on Infantile Hemiplegia

Effects of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on Infantile Hemiplegia

The purpose of this study is to assess the functionality of the affected upper limb in infantile hemiplegia by applying a protocol of modified constraint-induced movement therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children's Hemiplegia Medical diagnosis.
• Aged between 4 and 8 years.
• Lack of activity of the affected upper extremity.
• Overcoming 10th extension at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint.
• Complete the 20 º of wrist extension of the affected upper extremity.
• Adequate cognitive development to understand verbal commands given for the execution of tasks.
• Cooperation in the execution of tasks.

Exclusion Criteria:

• To Have vision problems that prevent them from carrying out the intervention.
• Having significant balance changes that endanger the child fall to bring a restriction in the affected upper limb.
• Submit uncontrolled seizures.
• To Have received botulinum toxin prior to 6 months prior to the intervention.