Effects of Constraint-induced Movement Therapy With Home-based Hand-arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Effects of Constraint-induced Movement Therapy With Home-based Hand-arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy in Real-world Bimanual Hand Use in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

This study evaluates the therapeutic effects of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) with home-based hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy (H-HABIT) with unilateral cerebral palsy. Half of the participants will receive CIMT and H-HABIT and others will only receive CIMT.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 4 to 12 years
• MACS level 1-3
• Diagnosed with unilateral CP due to central nervous system lesions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe cognitive dysfunction that rendered them unable to perform simple tasks (e.g., reaching, grasping
• Untreated seizures
• Visual or auditory problems interfering with treatment
• Prior history of musculoskeletal disorders.
• MACS level 4-5