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Any recommended techniques to reduce or eliminate phantom pain in LE amputees?

A: Theresa Schmidt – “Craniosacral work helps integrate the sensitivity or lack of it, based on my experience but I haven’t read any research on the specific results. Massage and strain/counterstrain work also helps to improve sensation by relaxing the sympathetic nervous system.” Learn more about this, and other related topics in the course “Geriatric Massage: Evidence Based Approach to Improve Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life”.

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Theresa Schmidt, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS, CHY, DD

Theresa Schmidt, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS, CHY, DD

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS is a Board-certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, massage therapist, Expert Consultant and educator at Educise.com Education, Health & Wellness in the Dartmouth-Sunapee, NH area.  She graduated from Long Island University’s PT with Highest Honors and received her Doctorate in PT... Read More

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