Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Mirror Movement Therapy

Rehabilitation therapy in which a mirror is placed between the arms or legs so that the image of a moving non-affected limb gives the illusion of normal movement in the affected limb. This stimulates different brain regions for movement, sensation, and pain. (www.cochrane.org/CD008449 access 12/28/2020)

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Rehabilitation therapy in which a mirror is placed between the arms or legs so that the image of a moving non-affected limb gives the illusion of normal movement in the affected limb. This stimulates different brain regions for movement, sensation, and pain. (www.cochrane.org/CD008449 access 12/28/2020)

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Mirror Therapy
  • Mirror Movement Therapies
  • Movement Therapies, Mirror
  • Movement Therapy, Mirror
  • Therapies, Mirror Movement
  • Therapy, Mirror Movement

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Physical Therapy Modalities (2010-2021)

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  1. E02w.831.535.680

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mirror Movement Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000088762. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000088762
  2. Mirror Movement Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112072254