In class we learned that in upper limb amputees, sensory sti…
In class we learned that in upper limb amputees, sensory stimuli applied to the face may evoke activity in the somatosensory cortical area for the missing limb, such that when the face is touched, there are evoked sensations in the phantom limb. Which of the following is true about this phenomenon?
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Amani is a 16-year-old female basketball player presenting six weeks after an inversion ankle sprain. She now has full strength and range of motion but shows decreased stance time on the involved ankle during running and agility drills. This asymmetry worsens with increased duration of activity. She denies pain or swelling in the ankle but reports she still “doesn’t trust it.” Her primary goal is to return to basketball without restrictions. Based on motor learning principles—specifically adaptability and generalizability—how should you progress Amani’s rehab to prepare her for return to sport?
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