Comparison of Mirror Therapy and Routine Physical Therapy for the Management of Pain, Spasticity, and Strength in Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by persistent pain, sensory disturbances, motor dysfunction, and functional impairment, often following trauma or surgery. Conventional physical therapy is commonly used in the management of CRPS; however, treatment outcomes are often variable and incomplete. Mirror therapy is a non-invasive rehabilitation technique that uses visual feedback to influence cortical reorganization and may help reduce pain and improve motor function in patients with CRPS. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of mirror therapy with routine physical therapy in patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Eligible participants will be allocated into two groups. One group will receive mirror therapy in addition to standard rehabilitation exercises, while the control group will receive routine physical therapy alone. Both interventions will be delivered over a defined treatment period under supervised conditions. Primary outcomes will include changes in pain intensity, while secondary outcomes will assess functional ability, range of motion, and overall limb use. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after completion of the intervention period. This study aims to determine whether mirror therapy provides additional benefits over routine physical therapy in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

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