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Effects of Mirror Therapy on Performance Among Indiviudals with Stroke: A Scoping Review

Author(s) Ms. Rhazcelle Zoie Reyes
Country Philippines
Abstract Introduction: Rehabilitation after stroke or limb amputation faces challenges in motor function recovery. Mirror therapy is a low-cost that utilizes visual feedback to create the illusion of motion in the affected limb. Despite its clinical use, evidence on its effectiveness is inconsistent. This scoping review seeks to analyze the evidence concerning the effectiveness of mirror therapy for both conditions, identifying research gaps and future directions.
Methods: To ensure identification and use of relevant articles, this review followed the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. An electronic literature search was used on PubMed and CINAHL under keywords “mirror therapy”, “stroke”, and “performance”. Eligibility criteria included full-text studies that assessed mirror therapy as an intervention on the upper limb in performance on stroke and performance in amputated populations.
Results After a thorough database search, this review initially identified a total of 320 results collected in PubMed and CINAHL. Following the filters, it included 47 studies and was screened by title/abstract which narrowed down to 39. The 39 full articles were then assessed and narrowed down to 12 studies that are included in the scoping review. The consistency of positive results across different delivery methods and stroke severities suggests mirror therapy is a valuable tool in upper limb recovery for this population. The studies used a variety of outcome measures to assess the effects of mirror therapy, depending on the aspect of performance or function they aimed to evaluate. Common tools included the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, which evaluates motor recovery and movement quality, and the Barthel Index, which measures activities of daily living. Some studies used the Box and Blocks Test and the Manual Function Test to assess hand function and coordination while others relied on task performance scores, motion analysis, or patient-reported experiences.
Keywords Key Terms: Mirror therapy, upper limb, performance, stroke
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.60512
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