USO DA TERAPIA ESPELHO EM MEMBRO SUPERIOR EM PACIENTES COM SEQUELAS APÓS ACIDENTE VASCULAR ENCEFÁLICO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

Introduction: Stroke has become a public health problem worldwide, being the second leading cause of functional limitation, which results in motor dysfunctions in the upper limbs, affecting the notion of space and body senses. These alterations are related to touch, temperature, pain and proprioception, extensor/flexor spasms, increased tendon reflexes, spastic co-contraction, dystonia, fatigability or spasticity. Mirror therapy has been considered a very effective form of treatment for motor dysfunctions. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the use of mirror therapy in the functional recovery of the upper limbs in patients with sequelae after stroke, in addition to its impact on the quality of life of the participants. Methodology: This study is an integrative literature review with searches in the following databases: PubMed, Medline, Cochrane and Pedro, with articles published between 2019 and 2024. Results and discussion: Thirteen studies were selected, which presented mirror therapy associated with other therapeutic approaches, demonstrating their results in relation to motor functionality, manual dexterity, motor control and grasping. Final Considerations: Based on the findings, it was possible to observe that mirror therapy can contribute significantly to the rehabilitation of upper limb motor function and quality of life of patients after stroke.