A Comparative Study of Mirror Therapy and Sham Therapy with Conventional Rehabilitation in Balance Ability for Geriatric Patients

Lokesh.R, P. Senthil Selvam

Abstract: Background of the studies: implication of mirror therapy and shyam therapy for stroke patients proves the changes in their functional activities. Aim and objective of the study: Aim of the study is to compare the effect of shyam therapy and mirror therapy with conventional rehabilitation in balance ability for geriatrics. Methods: 50 old aged peoples were selected based on criterias, splitted into two groups, and assessed with balance. Group A with shyam and conventional rehabilitation, then Group B with mirror and conventional rehabilitation, after 6 weeks again re assessed and results were interpreted Results: Group A pre test value was 8.36 and post valve was 10.52, Group B pre test value was 7 and post test value was 11.28. Conclusion: The statistical report reveals that Group b ( mirror therapy) shows significant changes when compared to group A.

Keywords: balance training, geriatrics, mirror therapy, shyam therapy

How to Cite?: Lokesh.R, P. Senthil Selvam, "A Comparative Study of Mirror Therapy and Sham Therapy with Conventional Rehabilitation in Balance Ability for Geriatric Patients", Volume 8 Issue 3, March 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 499-502, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20196017, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20196017