Towards the implementation of home-based phantom limb pain training facilitated by a textile-electrode system: lessons learned from a pilot study
Journal article, 2026
Phantom limb pain (PLP) affects many individuals with limb loss and often requires long-term treatment. Phantom motor execution (PME), which involves decoding phantom movements through myoelectric pattern recognition and real-time feedback, often delivered via extended reality (XR), has shown promise in reducing PLP. However, its use in home settings is limited by usability and the cost of traditional disposable (Ag/AgCl) electrodes. Textile-electrode systems may offer a more user-friendly and sustainable alternative, improving the practicality of home-based PLP training.
Textile electrodes
Phantom motor execution
Phantom limb pain
Home-based rehabilitation
User experience
Pilot study
Author
L. Guo
University of Borås
Anna Björkquist
University of Borås
Maria Munoz-Novoa
University of Gothenburg
Morten B. Kristoffersen
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Stiftelsen Chalmers Industriteknik
Max Jair Ortiz Catalan
Bionics
Prometei Pain Rehabilitation Center
Leif Sandsjö
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Design and Human Factors
University of Borås
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
17430003 (eISSN)
Vol. 23 1 119Subject Categories (SSIF 2025)
Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy
Other Medical Engineering
DOI
10.1186/s12984-026-01923-w
PubMed
41814373