Abstract :
Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the combined effectiveness of lower limb mirror therapy and motor imagery on gait in stroke patients.
Methods: A total number of 38 patients were recruited for the study. They were divided into two groups: Group A (n=19) and Group B (n=19). Group A was given motor imagery and conventional rehabilitation while Group B was given lower limb mirror therapy, motor imagery, and conventional rehabilitation. The interventions were given for 2weeks (5days/week). The values of Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) and Lower limb component of Fugl Meyer Assessment (FMA-LE) were taken both at baseline and after 2 weeks of intervention.
Result: Both Group A and Group B showed significant improvements in DGI and FMA-LE after 2 weeks of intervention (p value
Keyword :
Gait disturbances, Mirror Therapy, Motor Imagery, Stroke