Review Article

Do Robotics and Virtual Reality Add Real Progress to Mirror Therapy Rehabilitation? A Scoping Review

Table 6

Rationale cited in the studies for conducting research on mirror robotic systems or mirror virtual reality rather than standard mirror therapy.

RationaleNumber of studies

Multisensory feedback (to facilitate neuroplasticity)19

To increase the range and difficulty of possible training task15

To increase motivation and engagement11

Intensive and repetitive training9

Customizable environments9

To accomplish different bimanual coordination movements7

Faster or greater recovery7