Mirror therapy (MT) and graded motor imagery (GMI) are gaining popularity in the treatment for phantom limb pain (PLP) and phantom sensations (PSs), chronic pain disorders, and other orthopedic injuries of the upper extremity (UE). Considering this gain in popularity, the evidence continues to grow surrounding these interventions to treat these diagnoses. It is important for healthcare providers including occupational therapists and certified hand therapists to be aware of the new evidence surrounding interventions. It is equally important for providers caring for these populations to know the most appropriate ways to implement interventions such as MT ad GMI. The following capstone project will consist of an evidence-based continuing education course to educate colleagues and peers to the most effective clinical applications of MT and GMI with populations experiencing PLP/PSs, chronic pain and other UE orthopedic injuries.
