CIMT
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Resources
If you are looking for more information about constraint-induced movement therapy, this is the place to look. Below are a list of resources and links that will provide you more information on treatment process, to training courses, conditions of stroke, managing stroke with CIMT, study findings.
The information from these sources have been used to developed the content of this website. Click on the pictures to download handouts on hemiplegic activities. Click on buttons provided below to access websites with information on stroke and hemiplegia.
 LE Dressing- Using long handled shoe horn to wear shoes |  UE dressing- Upper body dressing for females by donning a bra using pull over technique |  UE dressing- UE dressing for females - donning a bra |
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 UE dressing- Upper body dressing with a pull over shirt |  LE dressing- Donning pants without assistive device |  LE dressing- LE dressing to doff pants using reacher |
Upper and lower body dressing
 Bed Mobility- Supine to sitting position with x1 assistance |  Transfer- Sit to stand transfer with assistance x1 |  Tub Transfer- Tub transfer on bath chair without tub clamp |
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 Tub Transfer- Tub transfer on bath bench and tub clamp |  Transfer- Lift offs on stationary chair with arm rests |  Toilet Transfer- Independent toilet transfer on raised toilet seat with arms |
Transfers
 Bed Mobility- Bed mobility from supine to sitting with assistance x1 |  Bed Mobility- Independent bed mobility using rope to support hemiplegic leg |
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Bed Mobility
 Weight bearing- Weight bearing to increase shoulder mobility, strengthening, and awareness |  Stretching- Stretching exercises to engage shoulder muscles |  Strengthening- Hand strengthening exercises using putty |
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Exercises
American Heart Association
If you want to learn more about stroke including the warning signs, community support, and stroke management, this would be the website you should access. Discussions about how CIMT is utilized to treat and manage symptoms of stroke is featured on this site.
News and volunteer opportunities can also be found on this site for those who are interested.
Stroke Engine Intervention
Here you will find valuable information on research findings on constraint-induced therapy and stroke. This site provides a comprehensive overview of various studies on CIMT by outlining each study's purpose, findings, and level of evidence quality.
Recommendations for best practice on CIMT is discussed to provide clinicians with insights as to when CIMT should be used, the population of clients that would benefit from this therapy, and when should CIMT be modified to match clients' abilities.
UAB Department of Psychology
This is a useful site that provides individuals who are interested about constraint-induced therapy with more information. Here they have information on the following:
- Research projects
- Client care (Adults and Paediatrics)
- Educational training courses on CI therapy
- Resources (training manuals)
- Publications