Observation of limb movements reduces phantom limb pain in bilateral amputees
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Observation of limb movements reduces phantom limb pain in bilateral amputees
BACKGROUND Mirror therapy has been demonstrated to reduce phantom limb pain (PLP) experienced by unilateral limb amputees. Research suggests that the visual feedback of observing a limb moving in the mirror is critical for therapeutic efficacy. OBJECTIVE Since mirror therapy is not an option for bilateral lower limb amputees, the purpose of this study was to determine if direct observation of...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2328-9503,2328-9503
DOI: 10.1002/acn3.89