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The Efficacy of Farabloc In the Treatment of Phantom Limb
Pain
Published in the Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation
Volume 6, Number 3, 1993 pp.155 --161 ISSN 0828-0827
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A clinical study undertaken by the University of British Columbia (1990
-- 1992)
Contract ordered by the British Columbia Ministry of Health.
The study was carried out by Tali A. Conine, DHSc, PT: Cecil Hershler, MD,
pH, FRCP; Stacey A Alexander, B.Sc., PT and Robert Crisp, B.Sc., PT. With the
assistance of Mr. Wayne Jones, statistical analyst, and Ms. Salima Jeraj, research
assistant.
Over 60% of the patients studied reported their greatest pain relief using
a Farabloc blanket or garment.

Alleviation of pain with the use of Farabloc, an electromagnetic
shield: A review
Published in BC Medical Journal Volume 43,
Number 10, December 2000, pages 573-577
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Objective
Review the research on the alleviation of pain by Farabloc,
a fabric with electromagnetic shielding properties.
Conclusion
Farabloc, an electromagnetic shielding fabric, reduces pain
in human subjects who suffer from phantom limb pain or delayed onset muscle
soreness when assessed in placebo-controlled cross-over designed studies
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Evidence for the Optimal Management of Acute and Chronic
Phantom Pain: A Systematic Review
Published in the CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN 2002; 18:84-92
PMID: 11882771 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Objectives
The objective was to examine the evidence to determine the
optimal management of phantom limb pain in the preoperative and postoperative
phase of amputations.
Conclusion
...there is some evidence suggesting consideration of Farabloc.
[ Evidence ] [ Prosthetics ] [ Amputation ]
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