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New video presentation by Dr Ilan Lieberman

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:35:33 +0000

See Dr Ilan Lieberbman’s video presentation on Mirror Visualisation Therapy; it covers what it is, the history, the theory, the evidence and how it used.This 4 part video is aimed at those looking to start using mirror therapy as well as those how what a little more insight to the medical theory.

effectiveness of mirror therapy in upper extremity

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:16:39 +0000

Neurology Medical News about Stroke
Systematic review of the effectiveness of mirror therapy in upper extremity function. … Ezendam D et al – Most of the evidence for mirror therapy is from …
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How it Works

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:15:01 +0000

It may seem bizarre that something as simple as a mirror can be used in the treatment of phantom limb pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and stroke rehabilitation, as well as for hand and foot rehabilitation following an injury or surgery.

Drug Free

Mirror therapy is a drug free treatment and has been described in medical literature to be of benefit to 80% of users – some even report numbers as high as 95% and that rehabilitation can be dramatically improved by integrating physical and mental practice. By utilizing mirrors to trick patients’ brains into thinking that they were moving their hand or limb.

Visual Feedback

The patient places the affected limb inside the mirror box and their unaffected limb in front of the mirror. Seeing the reflection of the unaffected limb, the patient thus receives visual feedback from a virtual image of their affected limb appearing as if it is normal. Watch Video

It is suggested, limb pain often derives from the hardwiring of the brain. Scanning the brain using a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has shown that by using a Mirror Box as often and as long as is comfortable the Neuro network within the brain can start to rewire itself to map its new profile and compensate for the damaged or missing limb, improving the patients’ quality of life.

Improvements come with repeated exercises. This is why a portable, collapsible and lightweight Mirror box is an invaluable tool in your recovery, allowing you to do your rehabilitation exercises wherever and whenever you wish.

History V.S. Ramachandran

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:01:15 +0000

Mirror therapy was first described by V.S. Ramachandran, Director of the Centre for Brain and Cognition and Professor with the Psychology Department and the Neurosciences Program at the University of California, San Diego. Ramachandran initially trained as a doctor and subsequently obtained a Ph.D. from Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. Ramachandran’s early work was on visual perception but he is best known for his experiments in behavioral neurology which, despite their apparent simplicity, have had a profound impact on the way we think about the brain. He has been called “The Marco Polo of neuroscience” by Richard Dawkins and “The modern Paul Broca” by Eric Kandel.

Find out more about Ramachandran by clicking here

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admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:16:27 +0000

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Good place to start

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:49:09 +0000

The Mirror Box therapy was created by V.S. Ramachandran, who is the star of this Nova documentary, Secrets of the Mind. This is a great place to start leaning how mind and vision works.

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Mirror Therapy exercise video

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:09:10 +0000

We are always being asked to provide more instructions and exercises to do with your Mirrorbox. This detailed video gives you an idea of how to use your Mirrorbox to help with Stroke, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Phantom Limb Symptoms.

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Please feel free to join in the discussion and leave a comment on this video or how you have found Mirror Therapy has affected your life?

Video: How to use the Mirror Box

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:00:34 +0000

This video shows how to use the folding Mirror Box with an upper limb using a sponge or other device to as an aid. This is ideal for stroke rehabilitation, Phantom Limb pain or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Whilst viewing the video imagine using the device and the effect of seeing your own limb in the reflection. Mirror therapy is a powerful process, ideal for remapping your limb to your brain and encouraging use of limbs through that process.

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The folding Mirror Box is available at our sponsors website http://www.reflexpainmanagement.com