What kind of time commitment is involved for treatment?
Treatment is provided 4 hours a day, five consecutive weekdays for 2 to 3 consecutive weeks. Although CI therapy is an intensive program, each program is individualized to allow for appropriate rest breaks. Each day, after the completion of treatment in the clinic, you will be asked to complete home practice activities in the evenings and on weekends. After completing your CI therapy treatment program, you will be given an individualized program to follow at home. You will also be asked to complete four self-evaluations that will assist you and the clinic in tracking your progress once you have returned home. This will also assist us in making additional recommendations for improving your home program and the use of your affected extremity in the home environment. Upper Extremity Programs The level of your hand function will determine the length of treatment most appropriate for you. Individuals with greater hand function, defined as Grade 2 function, will require the 2-week half-day p