Effects of mirror therapy in the treatment of patients with various pain syndromes - literature review

Introduction. Mirror therapy was developed by Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran for the treatment of phantom pain after limb amputation. is a neurorehabilitation technique that helps to relearn use affected limbs on many neurological and psychological levels. Material Methods. A literature review conducted using following databases: KOBSON, Google Scholar, PubMed MEDLINE. Results. systematic has shown there insufficient evidence effectiveness this in relieving suppressing pain. The results indicate mirror people stroke. small amount lack methodology reports have major impact quality evidence. After therapy, significant reduction at rest during active movement reported. Conclusion. Further research needed help relieve Evidence not been sufficiently investigated so far.