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Date Submitted:
12/10/07
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Forced Use of the Upper Extremity in Chronic Stroke Patients
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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.
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