Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) Program

About CIMT

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is an intensive supervised therapy program that improves hand and arm recovery after stroke and acquired brain impairment.

The program aims to change your brain (ie neuroplasticity) and explore ways for you to use your stroke-affected hand and arm at home and in everyday tasks much more.

Program Duration

The mCIMT program involves two weeks of intensive training for your stroke-affected hand (like ‘boot camp’), while your ‘good’ arm and hand are placed in a constraint ‘mitt’ (like a vacation for your less affected hand).

You will be required to attend Alliance Rehabilitation for 4 hours per day, 5 days per week for 2 weeks and complete up to one hour of daily home assignments.

Before the program starts, we will ask you to attend a 2 hour baseline measurement session. These measures of your affected hand and arm will also be repeated (another 2-4 hours) after the program has been completed.)