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Study Overview
This clinical trial aimed to evaluate how effective mirror therapy is when combined with traditional physical therapy for managing phantom limb pain (PLP) in prosthetic users.
Study Design
The trial was conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. It involved 36 amputees experiencing phantom limb pain, who were randomly divided into two groups:
- Group A: Received four weeks of mirror therapy plus regular physical therapy.
- Group B: Received only regular physical therapy.
Measuring Results
Researchers measured the severity of phantom limb pain using a scale from 0 to 10 and assessed daily life adjustments through a specific questionnaire. Measurements occurred before treatment and after two and four weeks.
Key Findings
At the end of four weeks, Group A reported a significant decrease in pain levels (from 6.17 to 2.27) compared to Group B (from 6.33 to 4.00). Additionally, Group A showed better adjustments to daily limitations, scoring higher on the adjustment questionnaire (19.67 compared to 16.00).
Conclusions
Adding mirror therapy to routine physical therapy greatly improved pain management and daily life adjustments for prosthetic users over four weeks. This suggests that clinics should consider integrating mirror therapy into their treatment plans for amputees.
Next Steps for Clinics
- Define Goals: Aim to improve pain management and enhance quality of life for patients.
- Select Appropriate Tools: Consider AI solutions tailored to monitor patient progress and outcomes.
- Implement Gradually: Start with small pilot projects to track the effectiveness of mirror therapy combined with physical therapy.
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