The Effects of Unilateral and Bilateral Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Function of Stroke at Acute Stage: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial 1866

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: ROOM: Williford A >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Williford A is the first room on your right.

Presenting Author(s)

Chia-Yi Lin

Occupational therapist
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsin-Chu city, Hsinchu, Taiwan (Republic of China)

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Non-presenting Author(s)

HM

Hsun-Ying Mao

Occupational therapist
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsin-Chu city, Taiwan (Republic of China)
YC

Yun-Tzu Chang

Occupational therapist
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsin-Chu city, Taiwan (Republic of China)
TY

Tzu-Hsuan Yang

Occupational therapist
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Hsin-Chu city, Taiwan (Republic of China)

This is a pilot RCT to compare the effects of unilateral versus bilateral mirror therapy on motor recovery and motor function of upper extremity of stroke at acute stage. After participants finished 20 sessions of intervention, participants receiving bilateral mirror therapy had more benefits for motor recovery and function improvement than unilateral mirror therapy and conventional occupational therapy.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to know about mirror therapy and the principles of implementation.
Upon completion, participant will be able to differentiate unilateral versus bilateral mirror therapy and understand the underlying mechanisms respectively.
Upon completion, participant will be able to gain the information about the efficacy of unilateral and bilateral mirror therapy.