Combined Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Mirror Therapy for Reduction of Phantom Limb Pain: A Case Study

Abstract Date Presented 04/04/19 Mirror therapy has demonstrated positive results for decreasing phantom limb pain in individuals with amputations. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a form of noninvasive brain stimulation, is a cost-effective means of altering cortical excitability and may enhance the effects of mirror therapy. Results from a case study with a lower-extremity amputation revealed no adverse effects with decreases in phantom limb pain. Future studies are warranted. Primary Author and Speaker: Anna Boone Contributing Authors: Scott Frey