Introduction

Phantom limb pain is a painful sensation that occurs in a part of the body that has been amputated. It is very common after amputation, but despite its prevalence, we don’t fully understand its underlying mechanisms. This lack of understanding is hampering our ability to effectively manage phantom limb pain. While there are many treatments for phantom limb pain, there is no strong evidence for any one treatment approach. So what can we do?

This course unpacks many of the commonly used rehabilitation interventions for phantom limb pain, as well as briefly introducing pharmacological and surgical approaches. Physical therapist, Inger Brueckner, provides clinical insights into how these treatments can be used, and patients discuss their experiences of phantom limb pain and treatments that they have found effective. This course follows on from Inger's Phantom Limb Pain Overview course.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify at least two factors that are limiting our understanding of phantom limb pain mechanisms and management
• discuss at least three rehabilitation interventions for phantom limb pain that have been endorsed by experts and will support a patient's return to their occupational goals
• list at least two pharmacological and surgical approaches that can be used in the management of phantom limb pain

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.9 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.