Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT)

The TIRR Memorial Hermann Strength Unlimited Program offers modified constraint induced movement therapy program for individuals with upper extremity weakness. This is an evidence-based program in an enriched environment to enhance the use of the affected upper extremity.

Goals

• Improve upper extremity function
• Facilitate overall performance in daily living skills,work related tasks, school activities, recreational activities and social participation
• Offer an evidence-based, intensive and therapist-guided practice of movement
• Provide a novel activity-based program
• Enhance motivation through social support

Intervention

• Provided in a group setting led by an occupational therapist
• Duration:six weeks or eight weeks, depending on the functional level of the client 1.5 hours per session, four times per week
• Daily forced use of the affected upper extremity will be for 5 days per week, 5 hours per day
• Adaptive task practice and repetitive practice of a specific task using the affected upper extremity in a circuit training format

Cost

• The cost of the Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy program is $1,500.00

Schedule

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 4:00PM to 5:30PM
• Fridays: 3:00PM to 4:30PM

Location

• TIRR Memorial Hermann Adult and Pediatrics Outpatient Rehabilitation
  2455 South Braeswood Houston, TX 77030

Referrals

• A physician referral/prescription is required to participate in the program
• An occupational therapist will screen the participant to be sure he or she is appropriate for this group
• To make a referral, please call (713)524-9702 or fax a referral form to (713)383-5713

For more information, please contact

• Kristin Taylor at (713) 383-5688 or kristin.taylor@memorialhermann.org
• Anna de Joya at (713) 797-7627 or anna.dejoya@memorialhermann.org