intenSive UpPer Extremity Recovery Program for Chronic Stroke (SUPER)

intenSive UpPer Extremity Recovery Program for Chronic Stroke (SUPER)

The purpose of this study is to Investigate the feasibility of a high-quality, high-dose, high-intensity upper extremity therapy program and to assess the treatment effects of a high-quality, high-dose, high-intensity upper extremity therapy program on functional outcomes, motor impairment, and quality of life

Inclusion Criteria:

• Single qualifying stroke event as confirmed by CT or MRI
• At least 6 months post stroke
• Fugl-Meyer upper extremity (UE) score of 20-45
• Able to follow written instructions
• Able to tolerate 6 hours of therapy a day

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior arm injury impacting available passive or active range of motion or significant arm pain with movement
• Active drug or alcohol abuse
• Diagnosed with advanced dementia
• Pre-stroke baseline mRS>3
• History of clinically significant ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke resulting in prior arm weakness in the same territory as the index stroke
• Medical instability assessed by the treating stroke physician to participate to the study.