# Post-Stroke Numbness Mirror-Therapy

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/post-stroke-numbness-mirror-therapy/
- Published: 2021-02-12T16:23:20+00:00
- Author: Developer

Post-stroke numbness and other uncomfortable sensations in the limbs and other body
parts are common after a stroke event. These after-effects can impact the quality
of movements while performing daily tasks.

## **What Causes Post-Stroke Numbness? **

A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain becomes obstructed. When brain cells
become deprived of oxygen-rich blood, they begin to die and lose their functions.

The area of the brain affected by stroke determines the secondary effects that occur.
For example, if the area of the brain that regulates sensation is affected, it may
result in impaired sensation like numbness. Regarding post-stroke numbness, two 
areas of the brain deserve a deeper look: the thalamus and occipital lobe.

The thalamus is responsible for interpreting 98% of all sensory input. In a related
manner, the occipital lobe differentiates this input from the five senses, including
touch. Therefore, post-stroke numbness is commonly seen after a thalamic stroke 
or occipital lobe stroke because these areas of the brain play a large role in sensory
function.

## **Can Mirror Therapy Treat Post-Stroke Numbness?**

Mirror therapy has been shown to help address numbness in stroke survivors. Mirror
box therapy is conducted with a mirror box that obscures the patient’s affected 
arm. The patient will proceed to perform repetitive movements with their unaffected
limb while watching their reflection in the mirror. By doing these exercises in 
the mirror it will give their brain the impression that they are moving their affected
limb. Over time it will help rewire the brain and decrease numbness in the affected
limb.

Another innovative and affordable tool that will help with post-stroke hand numbness
innovative and aid in their recovery of sensation, as well as movement, is the Portable
Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves:[ SIFREHAB-1.0](https://sifsof.com/product/portable-rehabilitation-robotic-gloves-sifrehab-1-0/)
which offers induces robotics science to the traditional mirror therapy and offers
a wide range of training modes with evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.

 * ![Portable Stroke Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.0](https://sifsof.
   com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Portable-Rehabilitation-Robotic-Gloves-1-300x300.
   jpg)
 * Portable Stroke Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.0
 * ![Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves SIFREHAB-1.2](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/
   2021/02/Rehabilitation-Robotic-Gloves-SIFREHAB-1.2-300x300.png)
 * Advanced Therapy Rehabilitation Robotic Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.2
 * ![Robotic Rehabilitation Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.1](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/
   uploads/2021/02/Rehabilitation-Robotic-Recovery-Glove-SIFREHAB-1.1-1-300x300.
   jpg)
 * Robotic Rehabilitation Gloves: SIFREHAB-1.1