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This study investigates the effect of mirror therapy and task-oriented
training on the paretic upper extremity function and occupational performance of
people with stroke. METHOD: This study used a repeated-measures, case-series
design in which 4 participants completed a 4-wk intervention consisting of mirror
therapy and task-specific training. The intervention was conducted 2x/wk in the
clinic and 4x/wk at home. RESULTS: All participants displayed clinically
meaningful improvements in self-identified goals at the end of the intervention
and at follow-up. Three participants showed clinically meaningful changes in
motor function. Although only 1 participant improved in his reported amount of
use, all participants showed clinically meaningful improvements in perceived
movement quality at varying points of assessment. CONCLUSION: Mirror therapy,
when used as priming for task-oriented training, can produce clinical
improvements in upper extremity function and occupational performance in people
with hemiparesis.
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