Application of Mirror Neuron System in Post Stroke Rehabilitation

Skill development by enhancing experience-dependent plasticity using mirror neuron system through motor imagery and or virtual reality approach has been increasing nowadays. Mirror neuron as a visuomotor neuron will activated in relation to movement of body parts or in observation of the actions. Several studies have examined this network and properties in humans and prove the mechanisms in enhancing neuroplasticity. Although there are many studies for on the mirror neuron system, several questions remain unanswered. The motor imagery and virtual reality as the practical approach studies in post stroke rehabilitation also showed none of this approach was absolutely superior to each other. To increase the comprehension of mirror neuron system involvement in post stroke rehabilitation, this article is try to focusing on the review of motor imagery and virtual reality approach that use the principle.