The Use of Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain and Function in Amputees: Evaluating Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes

Authors: Raghad O. Ajzajy, Sara J. Alharbi, Aljaoharah S. Aldhubaiban, Mashael A. Albassam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13335589

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt69zg

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study investigates the effectiveness of mirror therapy in managing phantom limb pain (PLP) and enhancing function in amputees.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 amputees (15 in the mirror therapy group and 15 in the control group). The mirror therapy group received 30-minute sessions of mirror therapy three times per week for 12 weeks, while the control group continued with standard care. Outcomes were measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) for pain quality, and the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) for motor function.

Results: The mirror therapy group demonstrated significant reductions in PLP, with VAS scores decreasing from 7.6 ± 1.2 to 4.0 ± 1.1 and MPQ total scores improving from 35.4 ± 8.7 to 18.2 ± 6.5. Motor function also improved, with JTHFT scores for upper limb amputees improving from 45.2 ± 12.3 to 30.5 ± 10.2 and TUG scores for lower limb amputees improving from 15.6 ± 3.2 to 12.4 ± 2.9. The control group showed less improvement in these measures.

Conclusion: Mirror therapy is effective in reducing phantom limb pain and improving motor function in amputees. These findings support the integration of mirror therapy into rehabilitation programs for enhanced patient outcomes.

Keywords: Phantom Limb Pain, Mirror Therapy, Amputees, Motor Function, Rehabilitation, Randomized Controlled Trial

Paper Id: 231029

Published On: 2022-06-06

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022

Cite This: The Use of Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain and Function in Amputees: Evaluating Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes - Raghad O. Ajzajy, Sara J. Alharbi, Aljaoharah S. Aldhubaiban, Mashael A. Albassam - IJIRMPS Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13335589

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