An investigation of interactive metronome and modified constraint-induced movement therapy as a possible combined rehabilitation for stroke survivors / by Charis Capehart.

Author/creator Capehart, Charis author.
Other author Trujillo, Leonard, degree supervisor.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Occupational Therapy.
Format Theses and dissertations
Publication[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2017.
Description84 pages.
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SeriesECU College of Allied Health Sciences thesis
ECU College of Allied Health Sciences thesis. UNAUTHORIZED
Summary The purpose of this single case study was to investigate the effects of a combined intervention with Interactive Metronome (IM) and modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) on motor recovery in a stroke survivor. A combined intervention protocol was established with 50 minutes of traditional IM, 50 minutes of IM with a constraint, and 50 minutes of mCIMT. Daily progress and change was measured using the Nine-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT) and IM Short Form Test (SFT) prior to each session. Change between pre-test, mid-test, and post-test was measured with the 9-HPT, IM SFT, IM Long Form Assessment, and the Wolf Motor Function Test. Additionally, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was conducted before and after the study to assess the participant's perception of change in occupational performance. Data analysis found the results to have clinical and statistical significance between the participant's pre-test, mid-test, and post-test scores as well as the change in daily progress. These results indicate that a combined IM and mCIMT intervention for stroke motor recovery can increase motor movements. Further research is warranted to determine generalizability of this intervention given the limitations of a single case study.
General notePresented to the faculty of the Department of Occupational Therapy
General noteAdvisor: Leonard Trujillo
General noteTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed April 9, 2018).
Dissertation noteM.S.O.T. East Carolina University 2017
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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