Effects of a Mirror-Induced Visual Illusion on a Reaching Task in Stroke Patients: Implications for Mirror Therapy Training

Conclusion. The present study confirms that using a mirror reflection can facilitate motor learning. In this task, bimanual movement using mirror training was less effective than unilateral training.

Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - August 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Selles, R. W., Michielsen, M. E., Bussmann, J. B. J., Stam, H. J., Hurkmans, H. L., Heijnen, I., de Groot, D., Ribbers, G. M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research