The Effect of Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Stroke Rehabilitation

The Effect of Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Stroke Rehabilitation

The study aimed to determine the effect of mirror therapy versus conventional physical therapy treatment in improving upper extremity impairments and motor function among chronic hemiplegic subjects.

Research Objectives:

1. To discover the effectiveness of conventional physical therapy treatment on improving upper limb motor function among chronic hemiplegic subjects.
2. To find out the effect of mirror therapy along with conventional physical therapy treatment on improving upper limb motor function among chronic hemiplegic subjects.
3. To find out the effectiveness of mirror therapy combined with conventional physical therapy treatment versus conventional physical therapy treatment alone on improving upper extremity motor function among chronic hemiplegic subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Duration of stroke more than six months
• Subjects of chronic stroke with left or right hemiplegia.
• Genders of male and female with age ranging between forty-five to sixty-five years.
• MMSE scores greater than 23 out of 30.
• Scored one or one plus on MAS on all muscles of the affected upper limb.
• Have normal visual perception.
• Able to follow oral commands.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to follow visual and oral commands.
• Unilateral neglect.
• Cognitive impairments (MMSE scores less than 24 out of 30), or language deficits.
• Any other neurological disorders and recent surgeries.
• Previous exposure to MT.