Saebo Mirror Box for Mirror Therapy, Folding

Mirror therapy at the clinic or at home with the Saebo Mirror Box

The Saebo Mirror Box is a lightweight, folding mirror made for mirror therapy. Saebo made it for people working on arm and hand movement after a stroke or another neurological condition, with a therapist guiding them. It opens with one hand and stands on a table as a triangle. When you're done, it folds flat again.

Practise at your own table, not just in the therapy room

Sit at the table, rest the affected hand and forearm inside the box behind the mirror, and place the other hand in front. Watch the reflection as you move the hand in front, and try to copy the movement with the hidden hand. In the mirror it looks as if both hands are moving. When the session is over, fold the box flat and put it away until next time.

What's in the Saebo Mirror Box

One folding mirror box with a carry handle. Saebo's product manual sets out the setup steps and 10 sample hand exercises to try with your therapist, such as making a fist and opening the hand, touching the thumb to each fingertip, and picking up small objects one at a time.

Features

• Lightweight and easy to move from room to room.
• Sturdy design that stands on its own on a table.
• One-handed operation: open it, grab the handle and lift until it forms a triangle.
• Collapsible, so it folds flat for storage.
• Hides the affected limb from view while showing the mirror image of the other hand.

Setting it up

1. Place the mirror box flat on the table and open it.
2. Grab the handle and lift until a triangle forms.
3. Before your first session, peel off the protective film covering the mirror.
4. Position it in front of the middle of the body, so the affected limb is fully covered and the reflection of the other hand is completely visible.
5. Take jewellery off both hands so the reflection matches the hidden hand.

Is the Saebo Mirror Box right for you?

A therapist should guide the program. Here's the general guide from Saebo's manual.

• Usually suits: people doing mirror therapy for the arm and hand after a stroke or another neurological condition who can focus on the mirror reflection for at least 10 minutes and follow instructions.
• Vision: the person needs to see a clear image of the whole hand in the mirror. With visual neglect, they should be able to turn their head to the mirror when asked and keep their attention on it for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Sitting: enough balance and trunk control to sit in a wheelchair or chair, unsupported, for the whole session.
• The other arm: ideally moves normally and without pain. Big limits in the unaffected arm can make mirror therapy hard to do.
• Precaution: watching the reflection can bring on dizziness, nausea or sweating in some people. If it does, stop looking into the mirror and focus on the unaffected hand or another point in the room.
• Tight muscles: if the affected arm is very tight, a carer may need to help position it behind the mirror first.

Every recovery is different. Ask your therapist or healthcare provider whether this is right for you, which movements to practise and how often.

Saebo Mirror Box specifications

Not sure it's the right one? Email us

Email support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au with the answers below. We'll check them and come back to you with the right mirror box, or a better match if this one isn't it.

1. Who is it for, and what condition are they working on?
2. Is a therapist guiding their mirror therapy?
3. Can they sit unsupported at a table for a session, and focus on the mirror for 10 minutes or more?
4. Is it for the arm and hand, or are you hoping to use it for the legs or feet?
5. Will it be used at home, in a clinic or both?
6. How many do you need?