Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP)
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Description
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The Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) was developed by Janice Eng, PhD, PT/OT and Jocelyn Harris, PhD, OT with Andrew Dawson, MD, FRCP and Bill Miller, PhD, OT.
Indication
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GRASP is effective and safe for use in sub-acute stroke.[1]
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
To initiate GRASP, subjects must score at least grade 1 for wrist extensors and demonstrate active scapula elevation against gravity.
The GRASP can be progressed based on the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity sub-score.
- Level 1: 10 - 25
- Level 2: 26 - 45
- Level 3: 46 - 58
Resources[edit | edit source]
Videos[edit | edit source]
Manuals[edit | edit source]
Instructor’s Manual for Hospital & Home GRASP
Home GRASP Participant Exercise Manual
Hospital GRASP Patient Exercise Manual
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Harris JE, Eng JJ, Miller WC, Dawson AS. A self-administered Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) improves arm function during inpatient stroke rehabilitation: a multi-site randomized controlled trial. Stroke. 2009 Jun 1;40(6):2123-8.
