dc.description.abstract | Stroke is a neurological deficit that can decrease the function of the musculoskeletal. Mirror
therapy, as a role in the use of visual optic illusion, gives the visual brain stimulation and can
influence muscle growth in motor functions of extremes. The literature review is intended to
determine the effectiveness of mirror therapy in patients' increased muscle strength. The
methods used PRISMA checklist, and PICOS in alignment identified the criteria of inclusion.
Data collection with six electronic databases: EBSCO, Springer, Pubmed, Science Direct, And
Taylor&Francis. Found 1,278 articles, passed through 2016-2020. The report came to 1,270
with inclusions. Then, duplicated, there are 42 separate articles excommunicated. Screening
on title and abstract totaling 942 articles out of context. Article number 268 instead of the
full text. A total of 20 items could be reviewed. The result, effective mirror therapy is
administered to all types of patients with hemiparasitic. Mirror therapy performed 15-60
minutes a day, frequency 3-5 days a week 2-12 weeks with a minimum muscle strength two,
and ambulation between 3-5. Mirror therapy can also affect the patient's loss of limb pain | en_US |