WITHDRAWN: Effect on performance of learning a pilates skill with or without a mirror

Lynch, Jennifer; Chalmers, Gordon; Knutzen, Kathleen M.; Martin, LeaAnn Tyson

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.07.001

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“…Galeazzi et al [22] reported improvement of balance ability in stroke patients who performed exercise training in front of a full-length mirror. Lynch [23] argued that instant self-analysis and correction for the patients are possible, as they visually confirm their own physical alignment through mirrors. Sütbeyaz et al [17] randomly assigned 40 stroke patients to a mirror therapy group and a control group.…”

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The effect of mirror therapy on balance ability of subacute stroke patients

Kim

Cha

2016

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal

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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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