limb and postural control

Question 1

constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT)

Answer 1

task oriented approach that can be used with persons with neurological conditions who present with control of wrist and digits

Question 2

motor control inclusion criteria

Answer 2

• 20 extension of wrist and 10 of each finger
  OR
• 10 extension of wrist, 10 abduction of the thumb, and 10 extension of any two other digits
  OR
• able to lift a washrag off a tabletop using any type of prehension and then release it

Question 3

massed practice

Answer 3

practice schedule with very short rest periods

Question 4

shaping

Answer 4

supervised activities to be graded for increase challenge

Question 5

restraint

Answer 5

less affected UE with an orthosis or glove to remind the person to use the affected limb during therapy

Question 6

transfer package

Answer 6

adherence enhancing behavioral methods designed to promote transfer of training to ADL