by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT, on Sep 28, 2020 1:57:14 PM
TMR is a surgical procedure available to upper limb amputees that can help alleviate pain issues and provide better control of a myoelectric prosthesis.
by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Sep 14, 2020 3:10:23 PM
Mirror Therapy can cause the brain to “re-think” the pain response that it has been experiencing since the amputation.
by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Sep 8, 2020 2:44:42 PM
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.
by Kerstin Baun, MPH, OTR/L, on Aug 31, 2020 2:59:11 PM
Graded Motor Imagery is a non-invasive treatment option that can help decrease phantom limb pain and improve myo-electric prosthetic control.
by Amber Henson, on Jul 6, 2020 1:38:57 PM
In this article, we take a look at habits that you can incorporate into your life to help mitigate any pain and stress you may be experiencing.
by Amber Henson, on Jun 29, 2020 3:23:08 PM
Pain is a common experience after an upper limb amputation, but there are some initial steps you can take to help you manage and decrease your pain.
by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT, on Jun 22, 2020 2:36:15 PM
Trauma can cause damage to a nerve resulting in swelling of the nerve or a jumbled overgrowth of nerve cells which is called a neuroma. Learn more.
by Amber Henson, on May 26, 2020 12:14:51 PM
The pain that you may be feeling after your amputation may not be phantom limb pain at all. In this article, we discuss reasons for pain, and how to mitigate pain.
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