Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)
At Neuron Clinic, we have incorporated Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) into our regular rehabilitation programs to support the recovery of upper extremity functions following stroke.
CIMT is an intensive, activity-based rehabilitation approach designed to address functional loss that develops due to reduced use of the affected arm after stroke. The goal of this method is to encourage active use of the affected upper extremity in daily life and to support functional independence.
Treatment Content
During the treatment process, patients work with an occupational therapist on functional activities performed with the affected arm. These activities are determined according to the patient’s current functional level and are progressively increased in difficulty based on performance. The program includes:
- Hand and arm activities involving reaching, grasping, releasing, and object manipulation,
- Task-oriented training focused on activities of daily living,
- Structured activity applications involving a high number of repetitions,
- Temporary restriction of the unaffected arm in suitable patients,
- Home-based activities designed to support use outside the clinical setting
Session Duration and Program Structure
The CIMT program is individually planned according to the patient’s clinical condition and functional level. The applications are generally structured as:
- 1 to 3 hours per session,
- Multiple days per week,
- An intensive rehabilitation program lasting approximately 2 to 4 weeks
All sessions are conducted by occupational therapists experienced in stroke rehabilitation, and patients’ functional progress is regularly monitored.
At Neuron Clinic, our goal is to increase the use of the affected upper extremity in daily life and to support patients in regaining functional independence.
