CIMT & Bimanual Therapy
What is an Upper Extremity Intensive?
Our upper extremity intensives are designed to improve upper extremity function in children who have functional difficulties involving one hand or arm. Our therapists employ a variety of techniques to optimize function in the affected limb through engaging activities that are functional and progressively challenging.
Programs are designed to encourage the active use or increased utilization of the affected limb. We attribute the decline in both-hand usage to a combination of factors such as weakness, increased tone, poor coordination, and the development of "learned" non-use.
This comprehensive program is specifically designed to address and counteract these contributing factors. The ultimate objective is to enhance your child's engagement in play, self-care, and school activities by promoting the use of the affected arm and hand.
Our specially trained occupational therapists will work with you and your child to create a treatment plan specific to your child’s needs.
Who Benefits From an Upper Extremity Intensive?
Children over one year of age who have functional deficits involving one hand or arm. Common diagnoses may include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, traumatic brain injuries, or hemiparesis.
Program Specifics:
For Upper Extremity Intensives the recommended duration is 3 hours of therapy per day for approximately 3 weeks to improve the functioning of the involved upper extremity.
Upper extremity Intensives may include:
Call us so we can talk about your child’s treatment plan today.
813-848-0341