Efficacy of mirror therapy and constraint induced movement therapy on upper extremity function and activities of daily living in stroke

Stroke has been identified as an epidemic and an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and at least 85% of stroke survivors experience hemiplegia and upper-extremity function of at least 69% of patients are affected. Over 50% of stroke survivors have impairment of motor function of the upper extremity; therefore there is pertinent need to use functional rehabilitation approaches such as; mirror therapy and constraint induced movement therapy for stroke survivors to regain upper extremity motor function.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research