Motor Imagery

Physical therapy is very important for patients with PD. Studies have shown that physical therapy with motor imagery actually significantly decreases slow and uncontrollable movements. The goal of the motor imagery system is to preserve the patient’s motor functions and functional independence. Motor imagery is becoming known as a promising rehabilitation method for patients with neurological disorders. The beauty of the motor imagery technology is that the patients are able to see themselves in action. As they are performing physical therapies they will have a screen in front of them. In the screen options will be provided. Patients can pretend to be runners, baseball players, animated characters, game players, etc. The movements of each characters in the screen are determined by the patient’s own movement. This makes it more effective and changes the attitude of these patients. Individuals with PD are more likely to participate in these physical activities because not only are they exercising but also enjoying themselves while they are at it. They can see themselves performing activities that PD has disabled them to do so. The beauty of it is that it can be easily accessible through Wii. Health care providers van invest in Wii to improve the patient care of these individuals.

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2 thoughts on “Motor Imagery

  1. I was diagnosed of parkinson disease 5 years ago,i started azilect,then mirapex as the disease progressed in february last year,and i started on parkinson disease herbal medicine from ultimate life clinic,few months into the treatment i made a significant recovery,almost all my symptoms are gone,great improvement with my movement and balance,it been a year and life has been so good for me,reach them through there website at http://www.ultimatelifeclinic.com

  2. I was diagnosed of parkinson disease 5 years ago,i started azilect,then mirapex as the disease progressed in february last year,and i started on parkinson disease herbal medicine from ultimate life clinic,few months into the treatment i made a significant recovery,almost all my symptoms are gone,great improvement with my movement and balance,it been a year and life has been so good for me,reach them through there website at http://www.ultimatelifeclinic.com .

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