Constraint Induced Movement Therapy as a Rehabilitative Strategy for Ischemic Stroke-Linking Neural Plasticity with Restoration of Skilled Movements.

Background: Stroke leads to devastating impact on health as well as quality of life making it one of the leading causes of disability. Restoring the functions of upper extremities after ischemic (ISC) stroke is one of the challenges for rehabilitation. Lack of trained professionals and accessibility to rehabilitation centers are limited in many counties.