🪞MIRROR THERAPY educational video FOR STROKE PATIENTS
Mirror therapy is a rehabilitation technique that can be quite beneficial after a stroke. It’s designed to help individuals improve mobility in their hands, arms, and sometimes even legs. The therapy is particularly accessible for stroke survivors with extremely limited mobility.💪💪
Here’s how it works:
• A mirror is placed in such a way that it reflects the unaffected limb while the affected limb remains hidden.
• The patient performs exercises with the unaffected limb, and by watching its reflection, it appears as if the affected limb is moving.
• This visual feedback can “trick” the brain into thinking the affected limb is moving, which can help in the recovery process.
The effectiveness of mirror therapy is supported by the concept of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. This therapy leverages mirror neurons, which are activated not only by performing a movement but also by watching a movement occur.
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