Implementing upper limb CIMT in Australia – Part 2
Author: The StrokeEd Collaboration Duration: 30 mins Details: Presentation at the International (virtual) CIMT Symposium, 21-23 Jan 2022 by Lauren Christie, the StrokeEd Collaboration, Australia Constraint-induced movement therapy or CIMT is a strongly recommended intervention in the Australian national stroke guidelines yet routine delivery remains poor, with a recent national audit demonstrating that [...]
Implementing upper limb CIMT in Australia – Part 1
Author: The StrokeEd Collaboration Duration: 30 mins Details: Presentation at the International (virtual) CIMT Symposium, 21-23 Jan 2022 by Annie McCluskey, the StrokeEd Collaboration, Australia Title: A 2-week CIMT program was feasible when run by 3 Australian public health services and improved upper limb use after stroke: A knowledge translation study Co-authors: McCluskey [...]
Introduction to upper limb CIMT
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 will describe what should be included in a [...]