Stroke is characterized by high morbidity, mortality, disability, recurrence rate and economic burden. In addition to secondary prevention after stroke, rehabilitation is one of the most important means for the recovery of post-stroke dysfunction. Traditional rehabilitation methods have limited effect on the recovery of function for patients after stroke. Mirror therapy is a safe and feasible treatment, which is widely used as a rehabilitation method of many diseases. This paper reviews literatures on the application of mirror therapy in stroke rehabilitation (limb dysfunction, unilateral neglect, swallowing disorder and complex regional pain syndrome) at home and abroad, and summarizes it’s potential mechanisms, so as to provide references to future research and application of mirror therapy.
