Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Single-Blind Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Points
The study aims to assess the effectiveness of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in improving motor function in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
Conducted as a single-blind pilot randomized controlled trial.
Compared CIMT with standard care for participants with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
Measured outcomes included quality, frequency of movement, and acquisition of motor programs.
CIMT showed significant gains in the quality of movement compared to standard care.
Participants using CIMT exhibited a higher frequency of movement.
Improvements were observed in the spontaneity of use of affected limbs.
Abstract
CIMT is favored over standard care, with gains in terms of quality and frequency of movement, spontaneity of use, and acquisition of motor programs.