Forced Use of the Upper Extremity in Chronic Stroke Patients | Zendy

Johanna H. van der Lee | Zendy; Robert Wagenaar | Zendy; Gustaaf J. Lankhorst | Zendy; Tanneke W. Vogelaar | Zendy; W.L.J.M. Devillé | Zendy; L.M. Bouter | Zendy

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Forced Use of the Upper Extremity in Chronic Stroke Patients

Author(s) -

Johanna H. van der Lee,

Robert Wagenaar,

Gustaaf J. Lankhorst,

Tanneke W. Vogelaar,

W.L.J.M. Devillé,

L.M. Bouter

Publication year - 1999

Publication title -

stroke

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397

H-Index - 319

eISSN - 1524-4628

pISSN - 0039-2499

DOI - 10.1161/01.str.30.11.2369

Subject(s) - medicine , minimal clinically important difference , stroke (engine) , physical therapy , rehabilitation , randomized controlled trial , physical medicine and rehabilitation , clinical trial , chronic stroke , upper limb , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering

Of all stroke survivors, 30% to 66% are unable to use their affected arm in performing activities of daily living. Although forced use therapy appears to improve arm function in chronic stroke patients, there is no conclusive evidence. This study evaluates the effectiveness of forced use therapy.

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