Motor control

Engineering

Philosophy

Neuroscience

Dysfunctional family

Mechanical engineering

Rehabilitation

Movement (music)

Aesthetics

Psychology

Stroke (engine)

Psychotherapist

Medicine

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Applied Sciences

Executing voluntary motor actions in the upper extremities after a stroke is frequently challenging and frustrating. Although spontaneous motor recovery can occur, reorganizing the activation of the primary motor cortex and supplementary motor area takes a considerable amount of time involving effective rehabilitation interventions. Based on motor control theory and experience-dependent neural plasticity, stroke protocols centered on bimanual movement coordination are generating considerable evidence in overcoming dysfunctional movements. Looking backward and forward in this comprehensive review, we discuss noteworthy upper extremity improvements reported in bimanual movement coordination studies including force generation. Importantly, the effectiveness of chronic stroke rehabilitation approaches that involve voluntary interlimb coordination principles look promising.

Bimanual Movements and Chronic Stroke Rehabilitation: Looking Back and Looking Forward