Abstract
This case study describes the variety of techniques used in occupational therapy to restore function in a severely incapacitated client suffering from action myoclonus. While most studies on myoclonus centre on drug treatment, this article discusses the key role occupational therapy can play in motor relearning. It is suggested that occupational therapy was successful in helping a client with profound functional problems to regain some level of independence.
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