EFFECT OF CONSTRAINT- INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY ON UPPER EXTREMITY RECOVERY AMONG PATIENTS WITH HEMIPLEGIA

Stroke results in upper motor neuron dysfunction that produces hemiplegia or paralysis of one side of the body, most of the stroke survivors experience weakness and loss of function in the affected arm and hand. This limits their ability to perform daily activities independently. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a well-established neurorehabilitation approach designed to overcome learned non-use by restraining the unaffected limb and encouraging intensive use of the affected one. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) is a reliable and validated tool used to assess motor function recovery after stroke. It measures various components such as movement, coordination, and reflex activity in the affected upper limb. Evaluating the effect of CIMT on upper extremity recovery using FMA-UE helps determine its effectiveness in improving wrist and hand function, which are essential for performing fine motor tasks.