Immersive virtual reality and virtual embodiment for pain relief
A significant body of experimental evidence has demonstrated that it is possible to induce
the illusion of ownership of a fake limb or even an entire fake body using multisensory …
the illusion of ownership of a fake limb or even an entire fake body using multisensory …
Targeting cortical representations in the treatment of chronic pain: a review
GL Moseley, H Flor - Neurorehabilitation and neural repair, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Recent neuroscientific evidence has confirmed the important role of cognitive and
behavioral factors in the development and treatment of chronic pain. Neuropathic and …
behavioral factors in the development and treatment of chronic pain. Neuropathic and …
Central sensitization and altered central pain processing in chronic low back pain: fact or myth?
Objective: The purpose of this narrative review is to analyze the available literature
concerning central sensitization and altered central pain processing in patients with chronic …
concerning central sensitization and altered central pain processing in patients with chronic …
[HTML][HTML] The effects of graded motor imagery and its components on chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Graded motor imagery (GMI) is becoming increasingly used in the treatment of chronic pain
conditions. The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize all evidence …
conditions. The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize all evidence …
The relationship between catastrophizing and altered pain sensitivity in patients with chronic low-back pain
Abstract Changes in central pain processing have been shown in patients with chronic low-
back pain (cLBP). We used quantitative sensory testing methods to identify differences in …
back pain (cLBP). We used quantitative sensory testing methods to identify differences in …
Cortical changes in chronic low back pain: current state of the art and implications for clinical practice
There is increasing evidence that chronic pain problems are characterised by alterations in
brain structure and function. Chronic back pain is no exception. There is a growing …
brain structure and function. Chronic back pain is no exception. There is a growing …
Is there a relationship between lumbar proprioception and low back pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis
MH Tong, SJ Mousavi, H Kiers, P Ferreira… - Archives of physical …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective To systematically review the relationship between lumbar proprioception and low
back pain (LBP). Data Sources Four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL …
back pain (LBP). Data Sources Four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL …
[HTML][HTML] Is tactile acuity altered in people with chronic pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Impaired tactile acuity in people with chronic pain conditions has been suggested to reflect
altered cortical representation of the painful body part, and treatments that aim to improve …
altered cortical representation of the painful body part, and treatments that aim to improve …
Efficacy of virtual reality to reduce chronic low back pain: Proof-of-concept of a non-pharmacological approach on pain, quality of life, neuropsychological and …
F Alemanno, E Houdayer, D Emedoli, M Locatelli… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Objectives Chronic pain, such as low-back pain, can be a highly disabling condition
degrading people's quality of life (QoL). Not every patient responds to pharmacological …
degrading people's quality of life (QoL). Not every patient responds to pharmacological …
Virtual body ownership illusions for mental health: a narrative review
Over the last 20 years, virtual reality (VR) has been widely used to promote mental health in
populations presenting different clinical conditions. Mental health does not refer only to the …
populations presenting different clinical conditions. Mental health does not refer only to the …