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.
User experience
Pilot study
Phantom motor execution
Phantom limb pain
Textile electrodes
Home-based rehabilitation
Author
L. Guo
University of Borås
Anna Björkquist
University of Borås
Maria Munoz-Novoa
University of Gothenburg
Morten B. Kristoffersen
Stiftelsen Chalmers Industriteknik
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Max Jair Ortiz Catalan
Prometei Pain Rehabilitation Center
Bionics
Leif Sandsjö
University of Borås
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Design and Human Factors
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