Phantom Limb Sensation and Pain

Phantom limb pain is a common and distressing phenomenon experienced by individuals who have undergone amputation. It is characterized by painful sensations perceived as originating from the missing limb. The causes of phantom limb pain are multifaceted, involving bothcentral and peripheral factors. The prevalence and heterogeneity of phantom limb pain pose significant challenges in understanding its underlying mechanisms and developing effective treatment approaches. Ongoingresearch is focused on characterizing the phenomena associated with phantom limb pain and exploring advanced treatment methods to induce appropriate cortical reorganization and alleviate phantom limb pain. This course will go over the concepts of phantom limb pain/sensation andhow to improve the severity and frequency of thesesymptoms in our patients.

Highlights

• The latest contemporary theoretical concepts surrounding phantom limb pain and sensation, leading to a shift in amputee care approaches
• Acquire detailed intervention strategies for immediate application, aimed at reducing the severity and frequency of phantom limb pain in amputeepatients

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants