Mail Online reports: Mirror therapy gives hope to millions of arthritis sufferers, Symptoms of arthritis can be relieved by a simple therapy using an optical illusion scientists say. A study trialing a technique involving mirrors has proved effective in alleviating joint pain and stiffness.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2061857/Mirror-therapy-gives-hope-millions-arthritis-sufferers.html#ixzz1eQhC5g3p
Mirror box therapy is also used for stroke rehabilitation, CRPS/RSD and phantom limb pain.
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Mail Online reports: Mirror therapy gives hope to millions of arthritis sufferers, Symptoms of arthritis can be relieved by a simple therapy using an optical illusion scientists say. A study trialing a technique involving mirrors has proved effective in alleviating joint pain and stiffness.