Mirror visual feedback as therapeutic modality in unilateral upper extremity complex regional pain syndrome type I: randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing evidence for the effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT) on pain reduction in patients with type I complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS I).

Aim

To evaluate the efficacy of MT on pain reduction and hand function in subjects with unilateral upper extremity CRPS I.

Design

Randomized controlled trial with control group cross-over (half cross-over design).

Setting

Subjects with CRPS I were outpatients of a university hospital and cooperating centers. All patients carried out the daily exercise at home.

Population

Subjects with unilateral upper extremity CRPS I meeting the Budapest diagnostic criteria.

Methods

Subjects were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (N.=13) carried out a ten-minute MT exercise daily, for a total

SUBMITTER: Machac S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11112506 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature