In a Study of Unilateral Stroke Patients, Practice with the Disabled

question 165

Multiple Choice

In a study of unilateral stroke patients, practice with the disabled arm had a greater beneficial effect if

• A) stem cells were injected.
• B) the other arm was tied down.
• C) the practice included the other arm.
• D) both arms were used to perform the same task in a coordinated fashion.
• E) there was a phantom limb.

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