Bimanual movements are an important part of everyday movement. Children with arm and hand weakness due to early brain injuries have movement impairments that impact the ability to produce bilateral upper-limb movements.

In this project, we are studying the different types of bilateral arm movements and how these are affected in children with hemiparesis. Using a custom-built pedaling device, we will test how accurately children can coordinate their arm movements. We will also test if a common game (speed stacks) can also accurately detect atypical bilateral coordination.

We hope to use this information to develop more sensitive and practical assessments for bilateral coordination.

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