Correlation between kinesthetic motor imagery of an amputated limb and phantom limb pain.

Our data showed that the reduction of PLP could be associated with the kinesthetic modality of MI but not with visual modality or MI ability. In other words, it was suggested that the more vivid the sensation of moving muscles and joints in the defect area, the lower the PLP intensity. To reduce PLP, clinicians may prefer interventions using the kinesthetic modality.