Cerebrovascular stroke is a perilous health concern that results in motor and functional impairments necessitating continuous care. It is the primary cause of disability and the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. Mirror therapy is an emerging alternative treatment that is simple, cost-effective and patient-centered. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of exercises-based mirror therapy on functional activity of the limbs among stroke patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design (pre/post-test) was employed on a purposive sample of 63 patients diagnosed with stroke admitted to department of Psychiatry and Neurology and outpatient clinics at Benha University Hospital, Qualubyia governorate, Egypt. The study utilized the following tools, I: Patients' Structured Interview Questionnaire, II: Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper extremity (FMAUE), III: Brunnstrom Stages Assessment, IV: Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and V: Barthel activity daily living (ADL) Index Scale. Results show a statistically significant enhancement in the overall patients' knowledge mean score after implementing the exercises-based mirror therapy with P |
