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* Scapular and thoracic mobilization, active assisted and passive exercises, and positioning such as weight bearing on the affected upper limb. * Strengthening of the shoulder flexors and elbow and wrist extensors. * Stretching exercises of the spastic muscles (shoulder extensors, elbow and wrist flexors.)

The injection of 1000 units per upper extremity will be done into the biceps brachii muscle at 2 sites, and 150 units into the flexor carpi radialis muscle at 1 site per muscle, using anatomical landmarks similar to routine electromyography.

The training involves 30 minutes of bilateral functional tasks like carrying a block, grabbing and folding a towel, staking cups upright, holding a glass and drinking water, throwing a ball into a basket, and moving pegs.

The therapy session focuses on enhancing the affected arm's functional tasks, such as throwing a ball, holding a glass, combing hair, turning on and off a light switch, grasping and releasing blocks, pouring from glass to another, moving cups, and moving pegs. Participants are instructed to wear a restrictive mitt on their non-paretic hand for 6 hours a day for 4 days, 7 weeks, and 12 weeks, with the mitt removed for safety, hygiene, or agreed-on activities.