intenSive UpPer Extremity Recovery Program for Chronic Stroke (SUPER)

The purpose of this study is to Investigate the feasibility of a high-quality, high-dose, high-intensity upper extremity therapy program and to assess the treatment effects of a high-quality, high-dose, high-intensity upper extremity therapy program on functional outcomes, motor impairment, and quality of life

Inclusion Criteria:Single qualifying stroke event as confirmed by CT or MRIAt least 6 months post strokeFugl-Meyer upper extremity (UE) score of 20-45Able to follow written instructionsAble to tolerate 6 hours of therapy a dayExclusion Criteria:Prior arm injury impacting available passive or active range of motion or significant arm pain with movementActive drug or alcohol abuseDiagnosed with advanced dementiaPre-stroke baseline mRS>3History of clinically significant ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke resulting in prior arm weakness in the same territory as the index strokeMedical instability assessed by the treating stroke physician to participate to the study.