Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the combined effectiveness of lower limb mirror therapy and motor imagery on
gait in stroke patients.
Methods: A total number of 38 patients were recruited for the study. They were divided into two groups: Group A (n=19) and
Group B (n=19). Group A was given motor imagery and conventional rehabilitation while Group B was given lower limb mirror
therapy, motor imagery, and conventional rehabilitation. The interventions were given for 2weeks (5days/week). The values of
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) and Lower limb component of Fugl Meyer Assessment (FMA-LE) were taken both at baseline and
after 2 weeks of intervention.
Result: Both Group A and Group B showed significant improvements in DGI and FMA-LE after 2 weeks of intervention (p
value<0.001). The comparison of DGI difference between the two groups did not show a statistically significant difference (p
value=0.09). Also, comparison of FMA-LE difference between the two groups did not show a statistically significant difference
(p value=0.412)
Conclusion: Based on the above results it can be concluded that the combination of mirror therapy with motor imagery is
equally effective as motor imagery alone in improving gait and function in stroke patients.
Key Words: Gait disturbances, Mirror Therapy, Motor Imagery, Stroke 

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