Hello and welcome back everyone! Phantom Limb Pain… what is it? How does it happen? Why does it happen? How do you deal with it? Today, we’re diving deep into this mysterious and often misunderstood phenomenon. Whether you have been battling it for years, have just started feeling its effects, or are caring for someone […]
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Hello and welcome to the first of many PhantomLimb.org blog posts. We’re beyond excited to begin sharing a multitude of resources, personal stories and ground breaking treatments all surrounding Phantom limb pain! So, whether you’re someone trying to manage their own phantom limb pain, someone caring for a phantom limb pain sufferer or are simply
Mirror box therapy is a type of rehabilitation that uses visual illusions to help reduce phantom limb pain. The therapy involves placing the affected limb in a box that has a mirror on one side. The other side of the box is left empty. This creates the illusion that the affected limb is actually still
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Physiotherapy is an important part of rehabilitation. It can help you regain movement and function after an injury or illness or amputation. Physiotherapy can also help reduce pain and improve quality of life. If you’ve had an amputation it is important to start physiotherapy as soon as possible after the surgery. Physiotherapy can help you
