constraint-induced therapy

Constraint-induced therapy (CIT) is a rehabilitation approach designed to improve movement in a weakened limb, often after stroke or injury. It involves encouraging use of the affected limb by restricting the unaffected one—usually with a mitt or glove—so the person is motivated to use and strengthen the weaker side. This intensive practice promotes neural reorganization and functional recovery. Generally conducted through repeated, task-specific exercises over several hours daily, CIT helps rewire the brain, leading to better voluntary movement and increased independence in daily activities.