Virtual reality reflection therapy improves motor recovery and motor function in the upper extremities of people with chronic stroke

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 339-343

  In, Tae Sung ^a   Jung, Kyung Sim ^a   Lee, Seung Won ^a   Song, Chang Ho ^a  

^a Sahmyook University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Mirror therapy; Stroke; Virtual reality

Indexed keywords

EID: 84864020103     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.24.339     Document Type: Article

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