Quick Answer
The Motor Relearning Programme (MRP) follows four steps: analyse the task, practise missing components, practise the whole task, transfer the training. It anchors Sanpiti's task-specific, high-repetition training philosophy.
The 4 Steps of MRP
Carr & Shepherd (1987, revised 2010) describe a clear sequence:
- 1. Analyse the task and identify missing components
- 2. Practise the missing components in isolation
- 3. Practise the whole task with feedback
- 4. Transfer training to functional contexts (home, community)
Why MRP Works — The Science of Motor Learning
MRP applies motor-learning principles: specificity (you get good at what you practise), repetition (neuroplastic change requires hundreds of correct repetitions), and feedback (knowledge of results & performance). These principles align directly with the neuroplasticity literature from Murphy & Bhatt (2019) and Kleim & Jones (2008).
MRP in Sanpiti Sessions
Every Sanpiti session is built around a real task: standing from a chair, reaching for a cup, walking to the toilet, climbing a step. Therapists analyse the task, isolate the missing component, repeat, and re-integrate — 2–3 times per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MRP and Bobath?
Bobath emphasizes quality of movement and hands-on facilitation; MRP emphasizes task practice and motor-learning principles. Modern best practice combines both within each session.
How many repetitions are needed for motor relearning?
Animal and human evidence suggests 300–600 task-specific repetitions per session are needed to drive neuroplastic change. Standard outpatient PT often delivers fewer than 50 — Sanpiti's 2–3 daily sessions are designed to reach these dose targets.
Is MRP evidence-based?
Yes. Task-specific repetitive training is one of the most strongly supported interventions in stroke rehabilitation per AHA/ASA guidelines and multiple Cochrane reviews.
Can MRP be used at home?
Yes. The transfer step is explicitly about home practice. Sanpiti therapists prescribe individualized home programmes upon discharge with weekly remote follow-up.
Get Hundreds of Quality Repetitions Per Day
Sanpiti's 2–3 session/day inpatient model is purpose-built to deliver the repetition dose that neuroplasticity research demands.