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Introduction to upper limb CIMT

Presenter: Dr Lauren Christie, PhD BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)

Occupational Therapist; Associate Member of the StrokeEd Collaboration; Senior Implementation Science Research Fellow- Allied Health, St Vincent’s Health Network, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Description: Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is recommended in Australian stroke guidelines as an evidence-based therapy for arm recovery, yet national audits show that only 12% of eligible stroke survivors receive CIMT. Barriers to CIMT delivery include limited knowledge, skills, confidence, personnel and equipment. This presentation describes what should be included in a CIMT program [beyond a mitt], how to structure and progress training over two weeks, how to measure change and overcome some of the barriers to delivery of CIMT, particularly knowledge and skills. Lauren successfully helped nine public health services in Sydney to implement CIMT with stroke and brain injury survivors as part of her PhD.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the presentation, learners will be able to:

• Identify people that are likely to benefit from CIMT
• Name and describe the key components of CIMT which include shaping, functional task practice, mitt wearing and a transfer package
• Name outcome measures that are commonly used before and after a CIMT program
• Identify resources that can be used to prepare for delivery of CIMT programs

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