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| The effect of mirror therapy on balance ability of subacute stroke patients |
| Kim M-K, Ji S-G, Cha H-G |
| Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal 2016 Jun;34:27-32 |
| clinical trial |
| 7/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
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BACKGROUND: Rehabilitation of subacute stroke patients represents a major challenge. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to examine the effects of mirror therapy on balance ability among subacute stroke patients. METHODS: The patients were assigned to a mirror therapy group (n = 17) or a sham therapy group (n = 17). Participants in the experimental group received mirror therapy and conventional rehabilitation therapy for a total of 60 minutes (mirror therapy: 30 minutes; conventional rehabilitation therapy: 30 minutes) per day, with a 10 minute rest period halfway through the session. Participants in the experimental group received training 5 days/week for 4 weeks. Participants in the control group received sham therapy and conventional rehabilitation therapy for a total of 60 minutes (sham therapy: 30 minutes, conventional rehabilitation therapy: 30 minutes) per day on the same day. Balance Index (BI) scores were obtained using a balance measurement system. RESULTS: A significant difference in post-training gains for the overall stability index and medial and lateral stability index was observed between the experimental group and the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: We conclude that mirror therapy may be beneficial in improving balance ability among subacute stroke patients.
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