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Background / Purpose: The upper limb function of a stroke survivor following stroke recovery is essential for their functional independence and quality of life. Several studies have been done on the effectiveness of CIMT on upper limb function among hemiplegic stroke patients, however published articles on the effectiveness of CIMT on upper-limb function among hemiplegic stroke survivors in Nigeria are scanty or not available.The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) on upper limb function among hemiplegic stroke survivors in a tertiary institution in Benin City. Methods: Simple random sampling technique was used based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria to recruit the 52 participants and they were randomly assigned into a control group and an experimental group. Descriptive and Inferential statistics using One-Way ANOVA Tukey’s post-hoc test to pinpoint specific differences. Alpha level was 0.05. Results: The results showed that CIMT demonstrated significant improvements in upper limb function compared to those who received conventional therapy. The CIMT group showed higher gains in all measured parameters after the eight- week intervention. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference at p < 0.05 between the groups. Conclusion: The experimental group demonstrated significant increase in muscle strength, muscle endurance, joint flexibility and hand function. Participants also reported higher engagement and motivation throughout the intervention period. These results suggest that CIMT enhances motor recovery and functional performance among stroke survivors, promoting a more effective rehabilitation experience.
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