FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·July 17, 2019·3 min readHit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom painVisual responsiveness in the somatosensory cortex diminishes significantly following mirror therapy for phantom limb pain. Before therapy, researchers discovered a strong, unexpected activation in the sensorimotor foot region of amputees to visually presented images of the foot. This response was no longer present following mirror therapy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·September 6, 2018·6 min readNew Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective TreatmentResearchers present a new theory which states, following amputation, the neural circuitry connected to the missing limb becomes entangled with other neural networks, specifically ones responsible for pain perception.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2016·3 min readBrain Stimulation Technique Shown Effective in Phantom Limb PainA new study reports transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly reduce phantom limb pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2014·3 min readPhantom Limb Pain Relieved When Amputated Arm Is Put Back to WorkA new method of treating phantom limb pain which utilizes several technologies is providing successful.Read More