Effectiveness of m-CIMT of the Upper Limb in Acute Post-stroke Patients. (m-CIMT, Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy)

Effectiveness of m-CIMT of the Upper Limb in Acute Post-stroke Patients.

m-CIMT therapy is the restriction of the unaffected upper extremity in conjunction with an upper extremity specific exercise protocol to improve the functionality and use of the affected upper extremity.

The study consists of a total of 7 days with a total of 3 hours per day of restraint of the unaffected upper limb together with 1 physiotherapy session per day specific to the affected upper limb.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ischaemic stroke.
• Hospitalised patient (first 15 days).
• Ability to understand and execute simple instructions.
• Over 18 years of age.
• Upper limb motor deficit.
• Sign the informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unstable clinical/medical condition.
• Limitation of the upper limb due to a previous stroke.
• Strokes affecting both upper limbs bilaterally.
• Fractures/dislocations in the joints of the affected upper limb that may affect recovery.
• Severe behavioural disturbance.