The Mechanism and Clinical Application of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation

Dong Wang, Junlu Xiang, Ying He, Min Yuan, Li Dong, Zhenli Ye, Wei Mao, Dong Wang, Junlu Xiang, Ying He, Min Yuan, Li Dong, Zhenli Ye, Wei Mao

Abstract

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) has been widely applied in stroke rehabilitation, and most relevant studies have shown that CIMT helps improve patients' motor function. In practice, however, principal issues include inconsistent immobilization durations and methods, while incidental issues include a narrow application scope and an emotional impact. Although many studies have explored the possible internal mechanisms of CIMT, a mainstream understanding has not been established.

Keywords: CIMT; clinical application; mechanism; rehabilitation; stroke.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

Copyright © 2022 Wang, Xiang, He, Yuan, Dong, Ye and Mao.

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