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Motor recovery and functional abilities of the hand improved with mirror therapy
March 2013
Motor recovery and functional abilities of the hand improved with mirror therapy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of mirror therapy on hand function in patients with hand orthopaedic injuries: a randomized controlled trial
Disabil Rehabil. 2013 Jan 22Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients who had suffered orthopaedic hand trauma were randomized to receive a standard rehabilitation programme or mirror therapy (MT) to determine its effect on short-term motor recovery and functional outcomes. Total active motion (TAM) and DASH scores were recorded at the end of the 3 week programs and then an additional 3 weeks post-intervention. The results suggested that MT significantly...
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