Posts Tagged ‘RSD’
CRPS pain due to stroke is reduce by Mirror Box Therapy
This is a great site that not only explains CRPS, it is a good resource to:- Definition | Causes | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prevention Mount Sinai Medical Center - Diseases & Conditions Mirror therapy may help to reduce pain and improve motor function in people who have CRPS due to stroke. Transcutaneous nerve [...]
Mirror Therapy what happens in the brain?
http://www.borsook.com/painfrontiers/?p=53 Although mirror therapy has been shown to be effective for treatment of phantom limb pain, complex regional pain syndrome and other pain conditions, little is known....
Mirror Therapy sussess with CRPS /RSD
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | Bone and Spine By Dr Arun Pal Singh Recent studies have indicated success with Mirror Therapy. In this the affected limb is placed with in a mirror box and the unaffected limb is reflected in such a way as to make the patient think they are looking at the affected limb. ... Bone and Spine - [...]
Randomised controlled trial
Mirror therapy improves hand function in subacute stroke: a ... Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of mirror therapy in the upper limb rehabilitation of people with ... the mirror group received 30 minutes of mirror therapy ...
Sam L – Wyndhamvale (physiotherapist)
"I have had a patient who was diagnosed 7 years ago with CRPS of the right upper limb post a rotational injury to the thoracic spine. This patient has undergone 6 ketamine infusions with generally good effects, however the effect tended to wear off after around 3 months with a gradual return of symptoms.6 months ago when this gradual return [...]
monica J – North West England
RSD diagnosed in my fathers right hand after operation. He had physiotherapy 3 times a week, used a squeezy ball, massaged with essential oils in a blend and used Mirror box, which I purchased after surfing the net for more info following diagnosis. His surgeon believes it is "all credit to my father" that he has enjoyed recovery that he has [...]
Dionne B – CA USA
"We are very excited to get this product for our daughter to help her with CRPS. The Doctors at Stanford recommend this tool very highly". Dionne B - CA USA
I very good demonstration of Mirror Therapy
Mirror Box and Phantom Limb Pain #1 - HypnoThoughts.com http://www.hypnothoughts.com/video/mirror-box-and-phantom-limb. Although in this video the box used have two compartment, a single compartment works just as well.