Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (MCIMT) is an evidenced based intensive treatment approach that aims to promote the use of an affected limb. This enables the affected limb to be more engaged during therapy, and as a result the limb becomes stronger and more involved for functional daily tasks including playing, writing, cutting, dressing, eating and drinking. Materials and equipment such as constraint mitts, serial casting, Theratogs™ and splinting may be involved to ensure maximum use of the affected limb. During MCIMT your Occupational Therapist will provide your child with a range of fun, functional and developmental activities that stimulate use of the affected arm and hand. Reach, grasp and positions are graded and shaped with the guidance of your Occupational Therapist in order to develop optimal use and skill of the affected arm and hand.

To achieve maximum benefit from MCIMT it is recommended that it is also conducted in the child’s home, care and school environments. This is an intensive method of therapy and a specific program will be tailored by your therapist in conjunction with you and your child in order to identify ways that this therapy can be built into your everyday.

Children who will benefit from this intervention include:
  • Those with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
  • Other disorders resulting in an impaired use of one arm and hand
  • Impairment to both upper limbs with more severity on one side.
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