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  2. irp.nih.gov › blog › postMirror Therapy Alters Brain Response in Phantom Limb Patients

    Jul 23, 2019 · While the underlying reason why phantom pain occurs remains controversial, there is increasing scientific consensus that a treatment called mirror therapy can benefit some people with the condition. Mirror therapy requires the patient to move his or her unaffected arm or leg while observing the movement in a mirror, which creates the visual ...

  3. www.nejm.org › doi › fullMirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain | New England Journal of ...

    Nov 22, 2007 · Our findings showed that mirror therapy reduced phantom limb pain in patients who had undergone amputation of lower limbs. Such pain was not reduced by either covered-mirror or mental...

    • Brenda L. Chan, Richard Witt, Alexandra P. Charrow, Amanda Magee, Robin Howard, Paul F. Pasquina, Ke...
    • 2007

  4. www.amputee-coalition.org › resources › mirror-therapyMirror Therapy - Amputee Coalition

    The findings from this study showed that mirror therapy was effective for reducing phantom pain after 4 weeks of regular practice. Mirror therapy was also shown to be superior to placebo and mental visualization comparison groups. Mirror therapy works by essentially “tricking the brain” out of pain.

  5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesPhantom Limb Pain: What It Is, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

    • What Does Phantom Limb Pain Feel like?
    • What Causes Phantom Pain?
    • What Are The Complications of Phantom Limb Pain?

    Phantom pain causes painful sensations in an area of your body where you no longer have a limb. It might feel like: 1. Aching. 2. Burning. 3. Itching. 4. Numbness. 5. Pinching. 6. Tingling. 7. Stabbing. 8. Temperature change. 9. Throbbing. 10. Twisting. You might feel like your missing limb is: 1. Still attached. 2. In an unusual position. 3. Movin...

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    Healthcare providers aren’t sure of the exact reason why phantom pain occurs. Many believe it’s a miscommunication in your nervous system. Your peripheral nerves send signals to your spinal cord and brain. These signals tell your body to move. After an amputation, the nerve connection still exists within your body, even though the nerves in the amp...

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    Living with pain isn’t easy. Phantom limb pain can have a serious impact on your mental health and, in some cases, lead to anxiety or depression. The pain you feel can interfere with your ability to sleepor get a good night’s rest. Pain can also distract you from your daytime responsibilities and prevent you from participating in activities you enj...

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  6. healthcare.utah.edu › the-scope › health-libraryMirror Therapy to Treat Phantom Limb Pain | University of ...

    Mar 18, 2022 · Mar 18, 2022. After an amputation, some patients will experience sensations or pain where the removed limb once was. This pain can significantly interfere with a person's quality of life. Colby Hansen, MD, and Spencer Thompson, DPT, discuss the causes of phantom limb pain and how consistent therapy with a simple mirror can help to alleviate the ...

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  8. www.archives-pmr.org › article › S0003-9993(21)01379Effectiveness of Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain: A ...

    Aug 27, 2021 · To evaluate the effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT) for phantom limb pain (PLP). Effectiveness of Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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