Poster Session  |   July 2017
Constraint Therapy With Progressive Incorporation of Bimanual Therapy Significantly Improves Hand Function in Children With Unilateral Brain Injury
Ka Lai Kelly Au, MA, OTR/L, C/NDT; Julie L. Knitter, OTR/L; Susan Morrow-McGinty, MEd, OTR/L; Jason B. Carmel, MD, PhD; Kathleen M. Friel, PhD
Author Affiliations
  • Blythedale Children’s Hospital
Article Information
Hand and Upper Extremity / Neurologic Conditions / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   July 2017
Constraint Therapy With Progressive Incorporation of Bimanual Therapy Significantly Improves Hand Function in Children With Unilateral Brain Injury
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515232p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO3122
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515232p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO3122
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

This study examined the efficacy of modified constraint-induced movement therapy, with progressive introduction of bimanual therapy to improve hand functions in children with unilateral brain injury participating in an intensive occupational therapy program.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ka Lai Kelly Au

Contributing Authors: Julie L. Knitter, Susan Morrow-McGinty, Jason B. Carmel, Kathleen M. Friel