What You See Is What You Get

What is this type of therapy is being demonstrated in this photo? And what are the basic goals?

Moderator's Response
Motor Imagery Rehabilitation using a mirror to facilitate function. In this photo, the involved hand is in the box and the non-injured hand is seen. The brain thinks the injured hand is performing the movements seen in the mirror. In general motor imagery focuses on: Conscious access to brain; Thinking – preparation and carrying out movement, Imaging or watching an activity, Start static posture then imagine it moving to learn more about motor imagery check out our Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Motor Imagery Program course.

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