Mental practice and mirror therapy associated with conventional physical therapy training on the hemiparetic upper limb in poststroke rehabilitation: a preliminary study.

CONCLUSIONS: The protocol was effective for improving motor, sensory, and mobility aspects, as well as function involved in activities of daily living. Qualitative changes in symmetry and muscle co-contraction were found, indicating a possible improvement in upper limb rehabilitation of patients with stroke.
PMID: 25467396 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: de Almeida Oliveira R, Cintia Dos Santos Vieira P, Fernanda Rodrigues Martinho Fernandes L, Patrizzi LJ, Ferreira de Oliveira S, Aparecida Pascucci Sande de Souza L Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research