Year: 2024 | Month: October | Volume: 14 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 516-520
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241056
Effect of Mirror Therapy on Motor Function, Balance, Unilateral Neglect and Gait Parameters in Patients with Stroke - A Review
Kiran1, Dr Suman Mehra2, Dr Surekha Dabla3, Dr. Ritu Tomar4, Poonamg5
1College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B. D. Sharma UHS, Rohtak, India
2College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B. D. Sharma UHS, Rohtak, India
3Head of Department of Neurology, Pt. B. D. Sharma UHS, Rohtak, India
4College of physiotherapy, Pt. B.D. Sharma UHS, Rohtak, India
5College of physiotherapy, Pt. B.D. Sharma UHS, Rohtak, India
Corresponding Author: Dr Suman Mehra
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Stroke is the most common neurological disorder among general population associated with impaired muscle tone, imbalance, in-coordination and unilateral neglect. Physical therapy has got a profound role in treating patients with stroke. Among many treatment approaches, the mirror therapy has been used in treating stroke patients. Mirror therapy (MT) is a simple, low‐cost and evidence-based approach for stroke rehabilitation. MT works on the principle of creating illusion and activating mirror neurons of motor cortex which enhances neuroplasticity.
Key words: Mirror Therapy, Stroke, Gait, Balance, Unilateral neglect, Motor Function