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. 2015 Dec 2;5:14. doi: 10.1186/s40945-015-0013-x

Table 1.

Included articles ordered by year of publication

Title Authors Journal Year
A mirror therapy-based action observation protocol to improve motor learning after stroke. Harmsen WJ, Bussmann JB, Selles RW, Hurkmans HL, Ribbers GM. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2015
The effects of action observation gait training on the static balance and walking ability of stroke patients. Park EC, Hwangbo G. J Phys Ther Sci 2015
Effects of purposeful action observation on kinematic patterns of upper extremity in individuals with hemiplegia. Kim E, Kim K. J Phys Ther Sci 2015
The effect of action observation training on knee joint function and gait ability in total knee replacement patients. Park SD, Song HS, Kim JY. J Exerc Rehabil 2014
Action observation therapy in the sub-acute phase promotes dexterity recovery in right-hemisphere stroke patients. Sale P, Ceravolo MG, Franceschini M. Biomed Res Int 2014
Clinical feasibility of action observation training for walking function of patients with post-stroke hemiparesis: a randomized controlled trial. Park HR, Kim JM, Lee MK, Oh DW. Clin Rehabil 2014
Action observation training for functional activities after stroke: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Kim JH, Lee BH. NeuroRehabilitation 2013
The effects of action observational training on walking ability in chronic stroke patients: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Bang DH, Shin WS, Kim SY, Choi JD. Clin Rehabil 2013
The effects of additional action observational training for functional electrical stimulation treatment on weight bearing, stability and gait velocity of hemiplegic patients. Park CS, Kang KY. J Phys Ther Sci 2013
Reduction of bradykinesia of finger movements by a single session of action observation in Parkinson disease. Pelosin E, Bove M, Ruggeri P, Avanzino L, Abbruzzese G. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2013
Drinking behavior training for stroke patients using action observation and practice of upper limb function. Lee D, Roh H, Park J, Lee S, Han S. J Phys Ther Sci 2013
Observation-to-imitate plus practice could add little to physical therapy benefits within 31 days of stroke: translational randomized controlled trial. Cowles T, Clark A, Mares K, Peryer G, Stuck R, Pomeroy V. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2013
Randomized trial of observation and execution of upper extremity actions versus action alone in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Sgandurra G, Ferrari A, Cossu G, Guzzetta A, Fogassi L, Cioni G. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2013
Improving upper limb motor functions through action observation treatment: a pilot study in children with cerebral palsy. Buccino G, Arisi D, Gough P, Aprile D, Ferri C, Serotti L, Tiberti A, Fazzi E. Dev Med Child Neurol 2012
Clinical relevance of action observation in upper-limb stroke rehabilitation: a possible role in recovery of functional dexterity. A randomized clinical trial. Franceschini M, Ceravolo MG, Agosti M, Cavallini P, Bonassi S, Dall’Armi V, Massucci M, Schifini F, Sale P. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2012
Clinical feasibility of action observation based on mirror neuron system in walking performance on post stroke patients. Kim JS, Kim K. J Phys Ther Sci 2012
Action observation treatment improves autonomy in daily activities in Parkinson’s disease patients: results from a pilot study. Buccino G, Gatti R, Giusti MC, Negrotti A, Rossi A, Calzetti S, Cappa SF. Mov Disord 2011
Action observation treatment improves recovery of postsurgical orthopedic patients: evidence for a top-down effect? Bellelli G, Buccino G, Bernardini B, Padovani A, Trabucchi M. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2010
Action observation improves freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Pelosin E, Avanzino L, Bove M, Stramesi P, Nieuwboer A, Abbruzzese G. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2010
Action observation has a positive impact on rehabilitation of motor deficits after stroke. Ertelt D, Small S, Solodkin A, Dettmers C, McNamara A, Binkofski F, Buccino G. Neuroimage 2007