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Graded Motor Imagery: Mirror Therapy Explanation and Steps

by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Sep 14, 2020 3:10:23 PM

Graded Motor Imagery: Mirror Therapy Explanation and Steps

Mirror Therapy can cause the brain to “re-think” the pain response that it has been experiencing since the amputation.

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Topics:Arm AmputationAdvice After an AmputationUpper Limb LossProfessional AdvicePhantom Limb PainGraded Motor Imagery

Motor Imagery - Using Visualization to Help Mitigate Phantom Limb Pain

by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Sep 8, 2020 2:44:42 PM

Motor Imagery - Using Visualization to Help Mitigate Phantom Limb Pain

Motor imagery is part of the Graded Motor Imagery process. Motor imagery requires visualization on the part of the patient and may help reduce pain.

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Topics:Arm AmputationProfessional AdvicePainPhantom Limb PainMyoelectric ProsthesesGraded Motor Imagery

Introduction to Graded Motor Imagery: Reducing Phantom Limb Pain

by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Aug 31, 2020 2:59:11 PM

Introduction to Graded Motor Imagery: Reducing Phantom Limb Pain

Graded Motor Imagery is a non-invasive treatment option that can help decrease phantom limb pain and improve myo-electric prosthetic control.

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Topics:Arm Dynamics TeamUpper Limb LossProfessional AdvicePainPhantom Limb PainGraded Motor Imagery
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