Forced Use of the Upper Extremity in Chronic Stroke Patients

Background and Purpose —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. Methods —In an observer-blinded randomized clinical trial, 66 chronic stroke patients were allocated to either forced use...