Effects of Motor Imagery with Visual and Verbal Feedback on Gait of Community-dwelling Stroke Survivors: a Case Report

Abstract

[Purpose] To assess the effects on gait of a stroke survivor of motor imagery therapy with visual and verbal feedback performed at home. [Subject] One hemiplegic stroke patient. [Methods] In addition to standard physical therapy, we administered motor imagery with visual and verbal feedback twice a week for 3 weeks. [Results] We observed an improvement in the subject’s gait stability and safety, and the improvement was maintained at 2 months after the end of therapy. [Conclusion] The results suggest that this method will be useful in home-visit rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients.