UE Mirror Therapy for Stroke Rehab: What’s Behind the Reflection?

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Debra Battistella, MS, OTR/L Related seminars and products

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Objectives

1. Investigate scientific evidence supporting the use of mirror therapy to improve arm function in stroke survivors.
2. Demonstrate a mirror therapy protocol for clinical use.
3. Determine at least one benefit of using mirror therapy as it relates to client outcomes.

Outline

• The Science of Mirror Therapy
  • Brain Anatomy & Function
  • Possible outcomes for practitioners, clients (client empowerment), profession
  • Investigate studies about mirror therapy, effects on the brain & functional results
• Mirror Therapy Protocol
  • Screen for appropriateness (screening)
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Baseline assessments (assessment)
  • Intervention protocol (clinician & client empowerment)
  • Overcoming Barriers (clinician & client)
• Clinical Application Case Studies
  • EXAMPLE: Home Health/Outpatient example to scaffold learning – presenter response to walk through clinical reasoning using mirror therapy
  • Case Study: Subacute rehab setting
  • Case Study: Private practice setting

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants