PHYS THER
Vol. 89, No. 6, June 2009, pp. 539-541
DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080017.ic1
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James H. Cauraugh and Jeffery J. Summers

J.H. Cauraugh, PhD, is Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, Motor Behavior Laboratory, Center for Exercise Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 (USA).
J.J. Summers, PhD, is Professor, Psychology Department, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Address all correspondence to Dr Cauraugh at: cauraugh@hhp.ufl.edu


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Hammer and Lindmark's elegant study on forced use in people with subacute stroke did not differentiate arm functions of the experimental treatment group in comparison with a standard rehabilitation group.1 They elaborated on the clinical implications of the equivalent subacute stroke findings. We agree with their detailed explanations.

In this commentary, we propose an alternative theoretical perspective for consideration: bilateral coordination theory. Moreover, we postulate that the neurophysiological evidence that supports bilateral coordination protocols is a compelling explanation for equivalent forced-use findings. Finally, we advocate new approaches to stroke . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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