Mirror Therapy and Its Application in Neurorehabilitation

Czech version

Authors: V. Jančíková ^1,2; P. Konečný ^1,3; S. Horák ^1,2
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav fyzioterapie, FZV UP, Olomouc, vedoucí ústavu MUDr. P. Konečný, Ph. D., MBA. ¹; Rehabilitační oddělení, Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc, primář doc. MUDr. A. Krobot, Ph. D. ²; Centrum léčebné rehabilitace, Nemocnice Prostějov, primář MUDr. P. Konečný, Ph. D., MBA. ³
Published in: Rehabil. fyz. Lék., 25, 2018, No. 4, pp. 139-142.
Category: Original Papers

Overview

Mirror therapy belongs to relatively new neurorehabilitation methods in the Czech Republic, which is used for limbs movement reeducation. The basis of this rehabilitation method using the reflective properties of a mirror was given by a neuroscientist Professor Ramachandram in 1992. At that time, he introduced a method primarily designed to treat phantom limb pain after amputations. At present, the method is indicated in clinical practice for a wide range of diagnoses.

Keywords

neurorehabilitation, mirror therapy, mirror neurons, neuroplasticit

Sources

1. ARYA, K. N., PANDIAN, S.: Effect of task-based mirror therapy on motor recovery of the upper extremity in chronic stroke patients: a pilot study. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 20, 2013, 3, s. 210-217.

2. CATTANEO, L., RIZZOLATTI, G.: The mirror neuron system. Archives of Neurology, 66, 2009, 5, s. 557-560.

3. COOK, R., BIRD, G., CATMUR, C., PRESS, C., HEVES, C.: Mirror neurons: from origin to fuction. The Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 37, 2014, 2, s. 177-192.

4. FABBRI-DESTRO, M., RIZZOLATTI, G.: Mirror neurons and mirror systems in monkeys and humans. Physiology, 23, 2008, s. 171-179.

5. GALLESE, V., FREEDBERG, D.: Mirror and canonical neurons are crucial elements in esthetic response. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 11, 2007, 10, s. 407-450.

6. HASANZADEH, K. F., HABIBI, M. R., SOLEIMANI, A., ZEYDI, E. A.: Mirror therapy as an alternative treatment for phantom limb pain: a short literature review. A Korean Journal of Pain, 26, 2013, 3, s. 309-311.

7. RAMACHANDRAN, V. S., ALTSCHULER, E. L.: The use of visual feedback, in particular mirror visual feedback, in restoring braing function. Brain: a Journal of Neurology, 132, 2009, 7, s. 1693-1710.

8. RIZZOLATTI, G.: The mirror neuron system and its function in humans. Anatomy nad Embryology, 210, 2005, 5-6, s. 419-421.

9. RIZZOLATTI, G., CRAIGHERO, L.: The mirror-neuron system. Annual Review of Neuroscience, 27, 2004, s. 169-192.

10. ROTHGANGEL, A. S., BRAUN, S. M.: Mirror Therapy: Practical Protocol for Stroke Rehabilitation, 1, 2013, s. 1-25.

11. ROTHGANGEL, A. S., BRAUN, S. M., BEURSKENS, A. J., SEITZ, R. J., WADE, D. T.: The clinical aspects of mirror therapy in rehabilitation: a systematic review of the literature. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 34, 2011, 1, s. 1-13

Labels

Physiotherapist, university degree Rehabilitation Sports medicine

The Effect of a Four Chamber Ascending Four-Chamber Isothermal Galvanic Bath on the Autonomic Nervous System, Evaluated by Selected Spectral Analysis of Heart Rate Variability Indexes

Assessment of Sensory Processing Disorders in Children

The Effect of Active Movement and Passive Monitoring of the Same Movement on Electric Brain Activity

The Possibility of Using the Accelerometer in Occupational Therapy in Patients with Acquired Brain Injury

Deficiencies in Physiotherapeutic Care in Context of the Children‘s Musculoskeletal System Injury of Girls Who Engage an Elite Level in Gymnastic Sports (Aerobics, Artistic or Rhythmic Gymnastics)

Influence of Breathing on Activity of Pelvic Floor Muscles in Relation to Body Position

Physiotherapy – a Modern and Dynamic Banch

Article was published in

Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine

2018 Issue 4