Associative Peripheral Stimulation for Reduction of Motor Impairment During Acute Period of Stroke Recovery

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Contraindications, intolerance, or high sensitivity to the experimental protocol;
• •2. History of upper-extremity disability prior to the index stroke;
• •3. Neurological conditions (other than stroke) affecting motor function;
• •4. Treatment of spasticity/increased tone in the affected upper extremity (e.g., with Botox injection);
• •5. Lack of access to a safe and suitable place of discharge for experimental sessions and follow-up visits.