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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Tying down the unaffected arm, known as constraint-induced movement therapy, forces the use of the disabled arm, which can lead to greater improvements in function.

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