Use of Robotic Assisted Mirror Therapy for Hand Rehabilitation in Post-stroke Patients: A Narrative Review of Literature

 With no picture of the soft robotic glove it is impossible to tell if spastic hands/fingers could ever get the glove on.

Use of Robotic Assisted Mirror Therapy for Hand Rehabilitation in Post-stroke Patients: A Narrative Review of Literature

Hemanshi N. Vekariya1, Vivek H. Ramanandi2, Rumana Khatun A. Pathan 3,
Roshni G. Kachhadiya 4
1,3,4Post graduate Student, SPB Physiotherapy College, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India.
2Associate Professor, SPB Physiotherapy College, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Vivek H. Ramanandi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240523

ABSTRACT

Background: 

 

Recovery of hand function is very important for the independence of patients
with stroke. Standard mirror therapy is a well-established therapy regime for severe arm
paresis after acquired brain injury. Soft robotic glove along with mirror therapy (i.e., robotic
assisted mirror therapy) have been employed recently to assist the recovery of hand function
during activities of daily living (ADLs) in stroke patients. This study aims to review available
literature related to use of robotic assisted mirror therapy for hand rehabilitation in post stroke
patients.
 

Methodology: 

 

Full texts of scientific literature published in English language between 2011
to 2022 were searched on various online databases. Total 3 publications related to use of
robotic assisted mirror therapy for hand rehabilitation were found. Based upon the selection
criteria, 2 full texts were included for review. Randomized control trials (RCTs), pre-
test/post-test, pilot & non-RCTs were included.
 

Result: 

 

Both articles reported that combining effect of mirror therapy with robotic glove
therapy was more beneficial when compared to the conventional mirror therapy alone to
improve glove functions.
 

Conclusion: 

 

It can be concluded that clinically combination of mirror therapy with robotic
glove will be promoted for better outcomes related to hand rehabilitation in post-stroke
patients.