Amputation Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Phantom Limb Pain
A
Due to changes in the CNS and peripheral nerve damage
* Common among individuals with an amputation
Interventions:
★ Isometric exercises
★ Active muscle movement
★ Biofeedback
★ Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
★ Ultrasound
★ Progressie relaxation exercises
★ Mirror therapy
★ Massaging
★ Tapping
★ Applying pressure
★ Pain medications
★ Nerve blocks
2
Q
Desensitization
A
Interventions:
★ Tapping
★ Vibration
★ Constant pressure
★ Rubbing various textures on residual limb
