《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (6): 703-707.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.06.011

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Effect of video-based mirror therapy on lower limb motor function of stroke patients at recovery stage

ZHANG Qian1,2, SUN Xinting1,2()   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2023-02-03 Revised:2023-05-31 Published:2023-06-25 Online:2023-07-14
  • Contact: E-mail: sunxinting@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To observe the effect of video-based mirror therapy on lower limb motor function, walking ability, and balance of stroke patients at recovery stage.
Methods From January to October, 2022, 43 stroke patients in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were randomly divided into control group (n = 22) and mirror therapy group (n = 21). Both groups received routine rehabilitation, and the mirror therapy group received video-based mirror therapy additionally, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Lower Extremities (FMA-LE), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) before and after treatment.
Results After treatment, the scores of FMA-LE, FAC and BBS improved significantly in both groups (|t| > 6.205, P < 0.001), and the scores of FMA-LE and BBS were better in the mirror therapy group than in the control group (|t| > 2.164, P < 0.05).
Conclusion Combining with video-based mirror therapy could facilitate to improve the lower limb motor function and balance ability of stroke patients at recovery stage.

Key words: stroke, mirror therapy, lower limb, motor function, walking, balance

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