How To Make a Mirror Box For Therapy？

Creating a mirror box for therapy can be a beneficial tool for various rehabilitation purposes. The mirror box consists of a box with two compartments separated by a mirror, allowing the user to see a reflection of their unaffected limb as if it were their affected limb. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make a mirror box for therapy:

MATERIALS NEEDED:

- A rectangular-shaped box with removable lid

- Acrylic mirror (size to fit the box)

- Adhesive tape

- Scissors

- Construction paper or cardboard

- Marker or pen

- Glue or double-sided tape

STEP 1: Prepare the box

- Start by removing the lid of the box and setting it aside.

- Ensure the box is clean and free from any debris or dust.

 

STEP 2: Measure and cut the mirror

- Take the acrylic mirror and measure its dimensions to fit the inside of the box.

- Using a marker or pen, mark the measurements on the mirror.

- Carefully cut the mirror along the marked lines using scissors.

- Be cautious while cutting to avoid any injuries or damage to the mirror.

STEP 3: Secure the mirror

- Place the cut mirror inside the box, positioning it vertically to create two compartments.

- Use adhesive tape to firmly secure the mirror to the sides of the box.

- Ensure the mirror is positioned straight and securely attached.

STEP 4: Customize the box

- Take the construction paper or cardboard and cut it into strips.

- Write or draw motivational messages or designs on the strips.

- Use glue or double-sided tape to attach the strips to the inside of the box, creating a visually appealing environment.

 

STEP 5: Finishing touches

- Place the lid back on the box.

- You can further personalize the mirror box by decorating the exterior with stickers, paint, or other craft materials.

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Syrebo offers Smart Rehabilitation Mirror with smart speaker helps patients with hand dysfunction to promote brain function remodeling and induce the recovery of hand motor ability. Specially equipped with smart speaker, patients can perform training independently under the guidance of smart voice. The kit also includes a small mirror for face, allowing patients to perform speech training at the same time.

The Smart Mirror Therapy Kit SY-M1 utilizes the principles of planar mirror imaging to copy the picture of the healthy side activity to the affected side, so that the patient can imagine the movement of the affected side. With the voice commands of the therapy speaker, the speech function is converted through optical illusion, visual feedback, virtual reality and auditory feedback, combined with rehabilitation training programs, to promote neural reconstruction and the recovery of speech function in all aspects.

That's it! Your mirror box for therapy is now ready to be used. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional or therapist for proper guidance and exercises to maximize the benefits of mirror therapy. Enjoy your therapeutic journey and good luck with your rehabilitation!

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Introduction of Mirror Therapy

"Central intervention", also known as "non-invasive brain stimulation" in academic circles, includes transcranial direct current stimulation, brain-computer interface, mirror therapy, motor imagery, transcranial magnetic stimulation technology, etc. Central intervention technology achieves "direct" stimulation of damaged brain areas or functional brain areas through various precise positioning. Among them, mirror therapy is an active method that is currently widely used in clinical practice.

One of the central intervention technologies, it has the advantages of simple operation, easy use and affordable cost for clinical application. The basic function of the central nervous system is the basic process of perception - processing - outgoing. Among them, vision, as an important external feeling of the human body, also involves the activities of high-level centers such as perception and consciousness. Mirages, reflections in water, reflections on mirrors and other natural life phenomena can "deceive" and "fool" our brains through vision. Based on the visual illusion, early Ramachandran et al. discovered and proposed mirror therapy when they used mirrors to observe patients with phantom limb pain after amputation. Mirror therapy involves the process of movement observation, movement imagination and movement imitation, emphasizing the bilateral movement of the limbs. Currently, in addition to phantom limb pain, mirror therapy is also used in common clinical diseases such as stroke, complex regional pain syndrome, cerebral palsy, hand trauma, etc. . Among them, in the field of stroke rehabilitation, clinical evidence-based evidence points out that mirror therapy has a moderate effect on the recovery of upper limb motor function after stroke, and can improve unilateral neglect, reduce pain, and improve the ability to perform activities of daily living. It is one of the more effective therapies in the field of upper limb rehabilitation for stroke.

Keywords: Keywords: Mirror Therapy; Stroke Recovery;

Mechanism and Clinical Operation

(1) Mechanism

Mirror therapy is a modern rehabilitation therapy that uses mirror images to reflect the unaffected limb to promote the recovery of the patient's sensory and motor functions. As an active central intervention technology, the mechanism of mirror therapy on cerebral cortex plasticity is still an unsolved mystery. Foreign scholars concluded in a systematic review that: Mirror visual feedback increases the activity of neural areas involved in attention and cognitive control (dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, posterior cingulate gyrus, S1 and S2, frontal lobe). Therefore, mirror therapy can improve the patient's attention to the affected limb and thereby improve the control of the affected limb. The core of mirror therapy is to create the illusion of consistent bilateral synchrony to alleviate learned disuse and increase the presence of the limb. In addition, the discovery of the mirror neuron system also provides theoretical support for mirror therapy. Mirror neurons are not only excited when a specific action is performed, but also when an individual observes another of the same type performing the same action. Mirror therapy involves movement observation, and mental imagery exercises are thought to activate mirror neurons.

 

(2) Clinical operations

At present, traditional mirror therapy, that is, plane mirror imaging, is mostly used internationally. During clinical procedures, a mirror is placed in the midsagittal plane in front of the patient. When training the function of the affected limb, the patient places both upper limbs or lower limbs on both sides of the mirror, with the healthy limb on the reflective side. The body is slightly tilted to the healthy side so that the mirror image of the healthy hand reflected on the mirror can be seen clearly. The affected limb is blocked by the mirror and does not enter the patient's field of vision. During treatment, the patient is asked to control both limbs to perform the same movements at the same time. At this time, the healthy limb can complete it, but the affected limb cannot. Let the patient imagine that the affected limb is moving as much as possible.

Taking the rehabilitation of sensory function as an example, in terms of sensory therapy, combined with the patient's basic conditions, it involves hand grasping, wrist extension and abduction. The four training modules after forearm use of visual sensory feedback are applied to the training of the affected hand, which can improve the recovery of the patient's touch pressure sense. The optical illusion produced by mirror therapy can improve sensory and motor disorders such as light touch of the upper limbs. At the same time, for pain disorders, such as central pain after stroke, mirror therapy can be used as a pain suppressive treatment.

Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot

In recent years, with the development of medical technology, the mortality rate of stroke patients has dropped significantly, and most stroke survivors will develop motor dysfunction. 55% to 75% of stroke patients will have persistent upper limb and hand motor dysfunction, resulting in a decrease in the quality of daily life. Rehabilitation of upper and lower limb function after stroke is a complex process that usually requires multidisciplinary and multifield collaboration.

 

Evidence-based medicine points out that highly repetitive exercise training can effectively improve the upper limb movement ability of stroke patients. Early passive or active high-repetition upper limb movements can effectively increase sensorimotor input, prompt the brain to generate movement plans, and at the same time bring the muscles to an appropriate muscle tone state, thereby effectively promoting the recovery of upper limb motor functions in stroke patients.

 

At present, in addition to relying on some traditional sports recovery training performed by therapists, robot-assisted training has been gradually applied to clinical rehabilitation. In the past 10 years, some foreign literature has reported that the application of robot-assisted systems can effectively promote the recovery of upper limb motor functions. With the development of science and technology, the technology of upper limb robots has also improved rapidly, which can provide patients with a better three-dimensional weight loss system, so that Patients can undergo highly repetitive motor function training at an early stage.

 

The upper limb rehabilitation robot is based on the principle of neuroplasticity, using limb movements combined with various changes in the game environment to allow the nervous system to undergo structural and functional changes and maintain such changes through repeated, task-oriented training.

 

Compared with manual manual rehabilitation treatment, it has three major advantages. First, robots are more suitable for performing long-term simple and repetitive movement tasks, which can ensure the intensity, effect and accuracy of rehabilitation training, and have good movement consistency, while also reducing the labor intensity of nursing staff. Second, the rehabilitation robot has programmable capabilities, which can provide personalized training of different intensities and modes according to the patient's degree of injury and recovery, and enhance the patient's awareness of active participation, which is of great significance to improving rehabilitation efficiency. Third, rehabilitation robots usually integrate a variety of sensors and have powerful information processing capabilities. They can effectively monitor and record human movement data during the entire rehabilitation training process, provide real-time feedback on the patient's rehabilitation progress, and monitor the patient's rehabilitation progress. Make quantitative evaluations to provide doctors with a basis for improving rehabilitation treatment plans.

 

There are many ways to classify rehabilitation robots based on different criteria. According to the training mode, it can be divided into passive training, active and passive training, and resistance training. Passive training means that in the early stages of rehabilitation, when the patient's upper limbs are completely unable to move autonomously, the robot provides complete assistance, driving the patient's upper limbs to help the patient complete training actions. Active and passive training means that when the patient has a certain degree of autonomous movement ability, but the strength is not enough to complete the training task, the robot provides auxiliary force to help the patient complete the training task. Resistance training means that in the later stages of rehabilitation, after the patient has gained comprehensive motor abilities, the robot provides resistance to achieve limb confrontation training to enhance muscle strength and movement coordination.

 

Upper Limb Dynamic Arm Support 

Rehabilitation robot is one of the intelligent equipment for auxiliary function rehabilitation. Rehabilitation robots used in clinical applications can often be divided into upper limb external devices and lower limb external devices according to the application site. The classification of upper limb rehabilitation robots varies with the basis of division. Upper limb rehabilitation robots can be divided into single degrees of freedom, two degrees of freedom, three degrees of freedom and multiple degrees of freedom according to their degrees of freedom. According to the system structure, it can be divided into local, remote and virtual environment-based upper limb rehabilitation robots.

 

According to the different structural designs of upper limb rehabilitation robots, they can be divided into terminal-type and exoskeleton-type upper limb rehabilitation robots. The end-type upper limb rehabilitation robot is easier to adapt to individual differences. Since it only contacts the limbs at the end points, it is relatively easy to put on and take off. Most of the exoskeleton-type upper limb rehabilitation robots are floor-standing designs. This type of exoskeleton-type floor-standing upper limb rehabilitation robots often have key and difficult problems in the design of joint degrees of freedom. In addition, there are still new challenges in the continuous optimization of robot driving methods and control algorithms.

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What is a Task-orientated training?

Task-oriented training, which is grounded in principles of motor control and motor learning and incorporates task-specific exercises, represents a contemporary approach to clinical training interventions, informed by recent theories of motor control.

The approach focuses on helping people to acquire the ability to solve functional tasks rather than movement patterns that are based solely on the purpose of the movement. These functional tasks include picking up a cup, brushing, catching an object, etc.

A task is broken down into several parts, starting with the simplest task, gradually increasing the difficulty of the task, and increasing the difficulty as the child's ability increases, so that the child tries the limits of his or her ability, and ultimately successfully completes the functional goal, and then transforms to real life.

This approach is centered on facilitating individuals in developing the capacity to perform functional tasks, as opposed to focusing solely on movement patterns.

During rehab, spasticity may occur due to increased muscle tone. But don't worry, we start with stretching mode training before regular training, which can help reduce spasticity.

What is spasms or spasticiry?

Muscle spasms and spasticity can really impact your quality of life and daily activities if you have MS. But don't worry! There are effective ways to manage these symptoms, including medications and other therapies, that can help you stay mobile and live a life free from pain.

Spasticity, a symptom of multiple sclerosis, can make your muscles feel stiff, heavy, and hard to move. Sometimes, a sudden stiffening of a muscle (a spasm) can cause a limb to kick out or jerk towards your body.

Believe it or not, spasticity can sometimes be helpful! For example, if your legs are weak, a bit of stiffness in your legs might actually help you walk or move from a bed to a chair. Managing spasticity in MS involves regularly assessing the effects of the symptom and identifying any factors that might be making it worse.

Assisted bilateral rehabilitation, which has been widely recognized as an effective treatment for patients with motor disabilities, has been proven to significantly improve the ability of paretic limbs and promote motor recovery, especially in the upper limbs, after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). This assertion is supported by numerous scientific studies and medical evidence.

One particularly noteworthy aspect of assisted bilateral rehabilitation is its ability to restore hand mobility. This is achieved through a robotic-assisted approach that utilizes flexible sensor driven control. This innovative method has been previously addressed in other studies, which have demonstrated its efficacy in improving hand dexterity and fine motor control.

The underlying principle of this treatment modality is to capitalize on the residual motor function of paretic limbs, while enhancing motor recovery through bilateral coordination and interaction. By doing so, patients are able to regain a greater level of independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), including tasks such as grasping objects, manipulating objects, and performing fine motor skills.

Pinch refers to the ability to pick up small objects between the thumb and fingers. This skill is important for activities such as writing, drawing, and manipulating small objects.

Opposition refers to the ability to bring the pad of the thumb into contact with the pads of the other fingers. This movement is essential for activities such as grasping objects, holding a pencil, and using tools.

Developing these skills is important for children as they are essential for performing everyday tasks and for academic success. Activities such as playing with small toys, using art materials, and engaging in fine motor games can help children develop these skills.

A motor relearning program is a rehabilitation program designed to help individuals regain motor skills and coordination after an injury or illness. This program typically involves exercises and activities aimed at improving muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination, as well as retraining the brain to control movement and balance. The goal of a motor relearning program is to help individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. This type of program is often used in physical therapy and occupational therapy settings to help individuals recover from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury.

Stroke hand hypertonia is a medical condition characterized by excessive muscle tension and stiffness in the hands, commonly observed in stroke patients. This can result in hand dysfunction and discomfort.

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Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscles in the hands and fingers to perform tasks that require precision and dexterity. This includes activities such as buttoning a shirt, using scissors, and tying shoelaces.