Itchy limbs? A thing of the past.
People with Phantom Limb Pain(PLP) are now able to see their phantom limbs in 3D on a new computer tested by scientist at the University of Manchester.
Researchers at the University of Manchester have researched a new computer than allows amputees to see and move their limbs on a screen in 3D. They can use there physical limbs
operate their phantom limbs. A major conference was held in Denmark on the use of virtual rehabilitaion, the Manchester team findings were presented at ths conference.
PLP is a feeling of discomfort felt by people in the limb that has been amputated. One theory is that the brain is being tricked into thinking the limb is still there.
By putting a headset on the patient can see the limb that is not there in 3D. This project has produced great results, four out of the five patients have said that their PLP had improved, some improvements happened quite quickly after the treatment had started.
Dr Stephen Pettifer had this to say: "It's very satisfying being able to apply the same technology to something that may have a real positive impact on someone's health and wellbeing."
Project leader Craig Murray, of the University's school of psycological sciences, have this to say: "One patient felt that the finger of her amputated hand were continually clenched into her palm, which was very painful for her. However, after this one session using the virtual system she began to feel movement in her fingers and the pain began to ease."
operate their phantom limbs. A major conference was held in Denmark on the use of virtual rehabilitaion, the Manchester team findings were presented at ths conference.
PLP is a feeling of discomfort felt by people in the limb that has been amputated. One theory is that the brain is being tricked into thinking the limb is still there.
By putting a headset on the patient can see the limb that is not there in 3D. This project has produced great results, four out of the five patients have said that their PLP had improved, some improvements happened quite quickly after the treatment had started.
Dr Stephen Pettifer had this to say: "It's very satisfying being able to apply the same technology to something that may have a real positive impact on someone's health and wellbeing."
Project leader Craig Murray, of the University's school of psycological sciences, have this to say: "One patient felt that the finger of her amputated hand were continually clenched into her palm, which was very painful for her. However, after this one session using the virtual system she began to feel movement in her fingers and the pain began to ease."