The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a forearm rotation orthosis combined with the occupational therapy task-oriented approach on functional performance for persons with a hemiparetic arm. Hypotheses of this study are: 1. participants who wear the forearm rotation orthosis will demonstrate significantly greater improvement in functional performance and active range of motion of forearm rotators compared to those who do not; 2. all participants who receive the occupational therapy task-oriented approach intervention will demonstrate significant improvement in functional performance; and 3. all participants who receive the occupational therapy task-oriented approach intervention will demonstrate improvement in motor function of the upper extremity.
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Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) - Performance
Timeframe: Week 1, 8, and 15
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) - Satisfaction
Timeframe: Week 1, 8, and 15
Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) - Time
Timeframe: Week 1, 8, and 15
Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) - Function
Timeframe: Week 1, 8, and 15
Motor Activity Log (MAL) - Amount of Use
Timeframe: Week 1, 8, and 15
Motor Activity Log (MAL) - How Well
Timeframe: Week 1, 8, and 15