CIMT therapy
What Is A Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
CIMT is a treatment technique that aims to activate the motor mobility of the paretic arm (limb) in daily living activities by temporarily restraining the use of the unaffected limb or side thereby forcing the use of the paretic limb, called “shaping.”
Our care combines professional therapy with fun-based activities. To reduce the potential negative impact of hourslong immobilization of a limb on the child’s wellbeing, we have developed a unique approach: kinetic storytelling naturally engaging your child’s body.
Our little inpatients will like the spellbinding set design we developed for this purpose. Together with the delightful storyline, it will transport them onto a tiny island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. There, without modern tools and devices, children will be tasked with building a tropical village, collecting food, and hunting wild animals, all the while engaging in bird spotting.
Our care combines professional therapy with fun-based activities. To reduce the potential negative impact of hourslong immobilization of a limb on the child’s wellbeing, we have developed a unique approach: kinetic storytelling naturally engaging your child’s body.
Our little inpatients will like the spellbinding set design we developed for this purpose. Together with the delightful storyline, it will transport them onto a tiny island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. There, without modern tools and devices, children will be tasked with building a tropical village, collecting food, and hunting wild animals, all the while engaging in bird spotting.
Theraphy Tailored to Your Child’s Individual Needs
- hemiplegic children affected by children’s cerebral palsy
- children affected by brachial plexus palsy
- children affected by learned upper limb nonuse phenomenon
Our session starts with a pre-therapy interview with parents, during which we diagnose your child's everyday functioning. Together, we determine the child’s challenges and the best way forward with the goal to improve participation in social and family life. We conduct Melbourne Assessment test (scale 2) of limb function. To improve therapy outcomes, we exclusively work in small groups; each child is individually supervised by one trained therapist.
What Are the Benefits of Our CIMT Therapy for Your Child
- Normalisation of muscle tone in paretic upper limb
- Improvement in fine motor skills, grip and manipulation progression, improvement in graphomotor skills
- Improved use of impaired limb in daily living activities
- Improved exteroceptive (superficial) and proprioceptive (deep) sensation of the paretic side
- Improved bilateral awareness and improved effectiveness of bimanual coordination in task performance
Techniques We Use During Your Child's Stay
- Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)
- Bobath Approach (NDT)
- Sherborne Developmental Movement method
- Sensory integration therapy and play for multisensory development
- Coordination and balance exercises
- Eye-hand coordination activities
Details of Your Child’s Stay
- Duration 2 weeks (10 working days, Monday to Friday)
- 2 hours daily in CIMT, incl. 45–50 minutes daily of individual therapy in targeted exercises using specially developed equipment stations & rigs
- 1 hour daily of bimanual activities to improve upper limb bilateral coordination
- 30 minutes daily self-care & function training activities including a group meal;
- 30 minutes daily self-care & function training activities including a group meal
- 1 hour post-therapy summative consultation
Find Out More or Book Your Stay
We will be happy to answer all your questions with regard to our paid CIMT therapy care at +48 517 466 200. You can also email us at rehabilitacja@kolorowyswiat.org
