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This study sought to evaluate the task-oriented approach (TO) using an RCT with participants randomized into either delayed intervention (n=10) or immediate intervention (n=10) groups. A cross-over design was used so participants both received the TO intervention. The immediate group had 6 weeks of 3 hours per week of TO intervention followed by 6 weeks […]

Four participants completed a 4-week intervention consisting of both mirror therapy and task-oriented training 2x/week for 45-60-minute sessions in the clinic and 4x/week at home. Frequency and duration of intervention was selected to simulate real-word clinical practice. All participants displayed clinically meaningful improvements in self- identified goals at the end of the intervention and at […]

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States with as many as 50% of survivors experiencing residual hemiparesis. An abundance of research has shown that in healthy adults, aerobic exercise may impact brain structure as well as improve cardiovascular health and play a key role in neuroplasticity and potentially in motor […]

Most occupational therapy practitioners (OTP) continue to use impairment-based approaches that emphasize remediation of impairments, which are also called bottom-up approaches. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is a client-centered, performance-based, problem solving approach that enables skill acquisition through a process of strategy use and guided-discovery through a top-down approach. Study design This study […]

Neuroplasticity and motor learning are promoted with repetitive movement, appropriate challenge, and performance feedback. Neuroplasticity, which is “the capacity of the nervous system for adaptation or regeneration after trauma.” ARMStrokes, a smartphone application, incorporates these qualities to support motor recovery. Engaging exercises are easily accessible for improved compliance. In a multiple-case, mixed- methods pilot study, […]