Alen Peterson

Understanding the Cellular Mechanisms of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

2023-05-04T07:32:47-08:00

Challenge One of the primary treatments for cerebral palsy (CP) is constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT). CIMT immobilizes the stronger limb, forcing the patient to use – and hopefully improve function - in the weaker one. Our researcher team (led by Dr. Derek van der Kooy, University of Toronto) investigated why CIMT works. They believed it [...]

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