Immediate effect of mental practice with and without mirror therapy on muscle activation in hemiparetic stroke patients

Abstract Mental practice (MP) consists of the repeated mental rehearsal of a physical skill without movement, called motor imagery (MI). Studies show that MP and MI associated mirror therapy (MPMT) may improve muscle control of the upper limbs in hemiparesis. This study aimed to evaluate muscle acti...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2017-10, Vol.21 (4), p.1024-1027
Main Authors: Caires, Tamise Aguiar, Rodrigues Matinho Fernandes, Luciane Fernanda, Patrizzi, Lislei Jorge, de Almeida Oliveira, Rafael, Pascucci Sande de Souza, Luciane Aparecida
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Electromyography
Female
Humans
Male
Mental practice
Middle Aged
Mirror therapy
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Paresis - rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Recovery of Function - physiology
Stroke
Stroke Rehabilitation - methods
Upper Extremity - physiopathology
Wrist - physiopathology
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Summary:Abstract Mental practice (MP) consists of the repeated mental rehearsal of a physical skill without movement, called motor imagery (MI). Studies show that MP and MI associated mirror therapy (MPMT) may improve muscle control of the upper limbs in hemiparesis. This study aimed to evaluate muscle activation during active flexion of the wrist (MA), MP, and MPMT in patients with history of stroke and hemiparesis. Individuals diagnosed with stroke showing sequelae of upper limb hemiparesis were enrolled. The flexor carpi ulnaris was analyzed using electromyography during tasks (MA, MP, MPMT) involving wrist flexion. Greater electromyographic activity was detected during MP and MPMT techniques compared to active movement (p = 0.02). There was no significant difference between MP and MPMT (p = 0.56). These results were found in both the affected limb and unaffected limb. Immediate effects on muscle activation are experienced during MP and MPMT, and muscle activity was similar with both therapies.
ISSN:1360-8592
1532-9283
DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.12.010