For the basic concept of cognitive exercise therapy, the recovery of motor functions is regarded as the learning derived from a morbid condition; if the learning is based upon development of cognitive process, exercise therapy should bo also done so in the same manner.
The special criterions in cognitive exercise therapy are; attention spam, taking place occupation during closed-eye, having relationship object, not using muscle contraction.
This treatment method trails been used for hemiplegia due to CVA, CP, ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disease as well as some orthopedic diseases.
The evaluation tool in cognitive exercise therapy is the profiles of patient. For clinical application of cognitive exercise therapy, many types training kits were made that are variably used to the special disease conditions for achievement of tasks.
Therefor, cognitive exercise therapy is not a training of movement, but a treatment method possible that make preparatory condition of CNS system for various action or behavior. Cognitive exercise therapy will be a new sort of therapeutic approach in occupational therapy area.
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