Started using my mirror box in limb rehab

[mrfrederickson]

I’ve just purchased a mirror box from Amazon in an attempt to carry out regular left arm work therapy and help with left foot pain.
I did have a mirror box provided by my OT in the early stages of my stroke but did not have the determination or focus to understand the brain’s role in mapping the limb movement.
Time willl tell so here goes nothing as they say.

[MattJC]

Ah good. I was going to ask the mirror box thingy. I was tempted to buy it.

I’ll wait for you to try it. Post the review on here, when you have got time.

M

[IreneFC]

@mrfrederickson
Good luck

[mrfrederickson]

I note that this is a long term thing so any feedback would be moths in the future

[Mrs5K]

Good luck Mark. Nothing to lose. I have heard good things about it.

Have a look at these links @MattJC it might give you a bit more to think about.

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