The imagery of neglect side limb movement is increasing the
awareness of neglect side space and the body’s image of the
neglect side limbs as well as facilitating the ability to learn
motor tasks7)
. Several studies concluded some evidence
on the effectiveness of the mental practice in reduction of
unilateral neglect8)
. However, controversies on the most
effective period and methods of treatment phase exist in
previous studies.
The effects of mental practice on patients with unilateral
neglect have been reported extensively, but only few clinical
studies have been carried out which varied in design and
methods in their clinical setting7, 9, 10)
. Therefore, the this
study was designed to investigate the effects of mental
practice on patients with unilateral neglect based on existing
studies11)
.
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