Comparison of Efficacy of Mirror Therapy vs Mental Imagery in Reduction of Phantom Limb Pain in AKAP

Comparison of Efficacy of Mirror Therapy vs Mental Imagery in Reduction of Phantom Limb Pain in Above Knee Amputee Patients: A Comparative Study

Limb amputation results in many types of pain, including localized pain at the stump and projected pain experienced by the patient in the location where the amputated limb used to be, known as phantom limb pain (PLP). The aim of this study is to determine the relative benefits of mirror therapy vs mental imagery in reduction of phantom limb pain. Randomized clinical trial study design will be followed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female gender with ages from 12 to 75 years (17).
• Individuals with a unilateral above-knee amputation (AKA) at least 6 months prior to the study.
• Experiencing phantom limb pain at least 3 months (16).

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of neurological disorders affecting pain perception or motor function (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury).
• Uncontrolled diabetes or other medical conditions that could affect healing or participation in the study.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.