Reflections on mirror therapy in stroke: Mechanisms and effectiveness for improving hand function
Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Stroke is currently the second cause of death in the western world; one year following\nstroke, half of all patients have died. From the surviving half, a large part\nremains disabled and 55% to 75% of them have a paretic arm. This makes stroke\nthe main cause of acquired adult disability. Deficits after a stroke consist, amongst\nother things, of motor problems, sensory problems and spasticity, and can range from\ncomplete paralysis of the upper-extremity towards relatively minor coordination deficits.\nSuch impairments affect an individual’s ability to complete everyday activities\n(disability) and affect participation in everyday life situations. As there is no cure\nfor stroke, rehabilitation is the primary means of increasing upper limb functioning.
Author: Marian E. Michielsen
Language: English
Subfield: Rehabilitation
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2262873725