A great example of neuroplasticity (the ability for the brain to rewire,change, or grow new connections) is demonstrated in the effects of the mirror box on people suffering from pain and or immobility. This is a beautifully simple technique created and developed by neuroscientist
Dr. Ramachandran for patients suffering from "phantom limb pain". He is a Distinguished Professor with the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, and Adjunct Professor of Biology at the Salk Institute and an author of many books including "Phantoms In the Brain". In other words, he is a very smart man!
Mirror Box Therapy has also been known to help relieve chronic pain conditions, arthritic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and paralysis.
Here is David Butler, physiotherapist, clinician and author demonstating how to use the mirror box. This is a thorough, well demonstrated video that is a must see for people suffering from the above mentioned conditions!
Dr. Ramachandran for patients suffering from "phantom limb pain". He is a Distinguished Professor with the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, and Adjunct Professor of Biology at the Salk Institute and an author of many books including "Phantoms In the Brain". In other words, he is a very smart man!
Mirror Box Therapy has also been known to help relieve chronic pain conditions, arthritic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and paralysis.
Here is David Butler, physiotherapist, clinician and author demonstating how to use the mirror box. This is a thorough, well demonstrated video that is a must see for people suffering from the above mentioned conditions!
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