Introduction : The purpose of scholarly paper is to review of motor learning concepts and to
examine in integration of motor learning research finding in occupational therapy services
for adults with hemiplegia.
Body : The principles of motor learning is stage of learning, type of task, practice and
feedback. Depending on stage of learning, therapist need to apply of the principles. In
early stage of learning, therapists should be promote patient’s awareness about therapeutic
goals, task performance environment and how to perform. Whole practice, blocked
practice and constant practice improve performance skill. In the latter stage of learning,
therapists have to design a intervention protocol for patient to use the implicit feedback.
Random practice and open task facilitates performance skills.
Conclusion : When establishing the a intervention plan for adults with hemiplegia, therapists
should systematically developed the principles of motor learning. Intervention program
must be established by applying the principles of motor learning in accordance with the
learner’s level of task performance, and modified depending on the therapeutic progress.