Abstract
Constraint-induced movement therapy (CI therapy) is a representative approach for stroke patients that aims not only to improve the function of the paralyzed arm, but also to change the behavior of actual use of the arm in activities of daily living. This study employed the modified CI therapy for 2 stroke patients with arm paresis in the subacute phase. Consequently, the affected arm functions and real-world behaviors of the patients improved immediately, and maintained the improvement one-year after the modified CI therapy. Furthermore, the two patients refused the rehabilitation service covered by the medical and nursing-care insurance and were able self-manage their care. Therefore, implementing modified CI therapy in the subacute phase may promote rehabilitative self-management.
