Mirror therapy based on virtual reality post-stroke: systematic review of randomized trials

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https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v23i4.5115

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stroke, virtual reality, mirror neurons

Abstract

Introduction: Mirror therapy (ET) has been recommended to improve functionality after stroke. Conventional ET demands high concentration and can become demotivating, restricting the active participation and engagement of the patient, in addition to leading to postural and balance changes. TE based on virtual reality (VR) aims to minimize these deficits and facilitate movement control. Objective: To analyze the effects of VR-based ET interventions in patients with post-stroke motor dysfunction. Methods: Systematic literature review, in the Pubmed, Embase, ICTRP, Cinahl, Medline and Lilacs databases. Results: Six randomized controlled trials were selected. ET+VR demonstrated improvement in gait, balance, upper and lower limbs, and face functionality, and have reduced the negative consequences found in conventional ET. Conclusion: Improvement of post-stroke motor dysfunction in ET+RV, reducing the limitations observed in conventional ET. Future studies are suggested to develop and validate TE+RV approaches with less financial impact.

 

Author Biographies

Emanuel Roger dos Santos Reis, ESTÁCIO

Acadêmico em Fisioterapia, Centro Universitário Estácio, Recife, PE, Brasil

Raynara Oliveira dos Santos , ESTÁCIO

Acadêmica em Fisioterapia, Centro Universitário Estácio, Recife, PE, Brasil

Camilla Gabrielly de Lima Sousa Santana , ESTÁCIO

Acadêmica em Fisioterapia, Centro Universitário Estácio, Recife, PE, Brasil

Tais Fernanda da Silva , ESTÁCIO

Acadêmica em Fisioterapia, Centro Universitário Estácio, Recife, PE, Brasil

Raissa Tamires da Silva , ESTÁCIO

Acadêmica em Fisioterapia, Centro Universitário Estácio, Recife, PE, Brasil

Ana Karla da Silva Moura Pedrosa , ESTÁCIO

Master of Science - Neurology - FMUSP 

Postgraduate in Ophthalmic Physical Therapy - FG - RS

Postgraduate in Aquatic Physical Therapy - UNINANSSAU - PE 

Graduation in Physical Therapy - UFPE 

Trainig in: Basic Bobath Concept, Thoracoabdominal Rebalancing Method (RTA) , Rehab Pilates , Halliwick Concept , Watsu Level I.

Worked as a professor at Brazilian University Center (UNIBRA) and  Estacio University Center of Recife at the Physical Therapy Graduation ; and  as a Physical Therapist at the Disabled Children Assistance Association and at Professor Fernando Figueira Integral Medicine Institute (IMIP)-PE. 

 

 

Natália Feitoza do Nascimento, ESTÁCIO

Professora do Centro Universitário Estácio, Recife, PE, Brasil

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2022-08-13

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Vol. 23 No. 4 (2022): Fisioterapia Brasil v23n4

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