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Effect of Mirror Therapy in Improving Hand Function in Subacute Stroke Patients

Charu Chopra* , Charu Chopra* , Daksha Davey Mehta* , Savita Tamaria*

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal 9(3):p 85-87, July - September 2016. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/potj.0974.5777.9316.1

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Aims and Objective: The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of mirror box therapy in improving hand function in stroke patients. Method: Fifteen stroke patients were recruited in the study, all within 12 months after the stroke. The patients underwent thirty minutes of mirror therapy program a day in addition to 50 minutes of conventional stroke rehabilitation program, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. The assessment was done pre intervention and post­intervention using Upper limb score of Fugl Meyer Test. Results: Fugl Meyer Assessment mean score of the Group (pre intervention: 21.53, post intervention 40.26). Conclusion: Mirror therapy is effective in improving hand function in stroke patients. 

Keywords: Mirror Therapy; Hand Function; Stroke.  

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