Which of the following is a therapy technique that constrains the non-affected limb to promote use of the affected limb?

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Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy is the approach that constrains the non-affected limb to boost use of the affected one. By restricting the healthy hand or arm, the child is compelled to actively engage the impaired limb, which helps overcome learned non-use and drives intensive, task-specific practice. The goal is to promote neuroplastic changes and improved functional use of the affected limb in daily activities. In pediatric practice, CIMT is adapted to safety and tolerance, often using a short daily constraint and engaging, play-based tasks with shaping to gradually increase challenge. Other options don’t specifically restrain the healthy limb; they either provide support or tools (assistive technology, orthotics) or describe general motor learning ideas not about forcing use of the affected limb.