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Graded motor imagery for pathologic pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Author: MoseleyG Lorimer

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

The study investigated the effectiveness of graded motor imagery in reducing pain and disability in patients with phantom limb pain or complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS1). The results showed that motor imagery reduced pain and disability in these patients, with the effect being maintained at 6-month follow-up. The study concluded that motor imagery may be a beneficial treatment option for patients with CRPS1 or phantom limb pain, but further research is needed to understand the mechanisms of the effect.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Phantom limb and complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS1) are characterized by changes in cortical processing and organization, perceptual disturbances, and poor response to conventional treatments. Graded motor imagery is effective for a small subset of patients with CRPS1. OBJECT...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1212/01.wnl.0000249112.56935.32

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Graded Motor Imagery: A New Oasis in the Desert of Pain

The treatment of [pathologic pain] conditions such as [phantom limb pain] and [complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS1)] is often challenging due to their complex nature and limited treatment options. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of [graded motor imagery] in reducing [pain and disability] in patients with [phantom limb pain or CRPS1].

A Promising Oasis: Graded Motor Imagery for Pain Relief

The study demonstrated that [graded motor imagery] significantly reduced [pain and disability] in patients with [phantom limb pain or CRPS1]. The researchers observed a statistically significant decrease in [pain] scores for the [graded motor imagery] group compared to the [control group]. This finding suggests that [graded motor imagery] may offer a valuable therapeutic approach for [chronic pain conditions].

Navigating the Desert of Pain: Exploring Non-Pharmacological Approaches

This research highlights the potential of [non-pharmacological interventions] such as [graded motor imagery] in managing [chronic pain conditions]. It suggests that [mental imagery] can play a significant role in [pain perception and management]. This approach may offer a less invasive and potentially more tolerable treatment option for patients who have not responded well to traditional therapies.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

The desert of [chronic pain] can be a harsh and relentless landscape. This study demonstrates that [graded motor imagery] may offer a refreshing oasis of relief for individuals suffering from [phantom limb pain or CRPS1]. This research encourages further exploration of [non-pharmacological approaches] for managing [chronic pain], potentially leading to new and effective treatment options.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2007-01-16
  2. Date Revised 2019-12-10
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

17082465

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1212/01.wnl.0000249112.56935.32

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PICO Info
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Languages

English

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