October 9, 2007 (Washington, DC) — Results of a randomized, sham-controlled study suggest that mirror therapy, already shown to help reduce phantom-limb pain (PLP) for those with upper-limb ...

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a neuropathic condition in which amputees perceive pain and other sensory disturbances in a limb that is no longer present. The management of PLP represents a significant ...

Phantom limb pain affects nearly 40 percent of amputees, often persisting despite medications and therapy. Reconstructive surgeon Shaun Mendenhall, MD, outlines why surgical techniques are now ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 43% of Americans age 45 and older experience lower limb pain on a regular basis. It's the kind of statistic that doesn't garner ...

In a recent study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers from the United States of America (USA) used commercially available electrodes for closed-loop spinal cord stimulation (SCS) ...

Background Prevention of upper and lower limb injuries has improved greatly over recent decades through effective neuromuscular training prevention strategies and improved understanding of context and ...

Background Upper and lower limb (peripheral) pain is prevalent in athletes. Contemporary research prioritises multidimensional pain assessment and classification. This study aims to review ...

It’s no secret that chronic pain is a growing health issue in the United States today. I see chronic pain patients everyday in my practice at Houston Pain Center. Defined as pain lasting longer than ...

In the first study of its kind, new research has shown that incorporating some running or jogging into a walking program is an acceptable form of exercise for many people who suffer from chronic lower ...