Purpose. Large-vessel MCA strokes are associated with severe upper limb motor function loss, and thus with loss of independence and quality of life. Rehabilitation techniques such as mirror therapy and dual-task training using neuroplasticity principles have been found to be promising tools in improving motor recovery. This trial will provide evidence of the superiority of mirror therapy and dual-task training for upper limb motor recovery in patients with MCA stroke, which will further contribute to evidence-based rehabilitation. Material 14 females, 43.8%) aged 41–59 years, with 12.5% aged 55. Mirror therapy showed pre- and post-test FMA-UE scores of 28.31±2.33 and 41.87 ± 3.96, respectively. Dual-task training showed scores of 28.12±2.47 and 34.56±2.78, indicating greater improvement with mirror therapy. Conclusions. Both groups had similar baseline upper limb motor function. After six weeks of intervention, both showed significant improvement. Still, the mirror therapy group achieved greater gains in motor function, with higher post-treatment FMA-UE scores compared to the dual-task group.
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