Still Standing with Staff Sergeant John Kriesel
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In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Staff Sergeant John Kriesel as he shares about his experience losing his legs in combat. He discusses his recovery process, phantom limb pain, and what changes he hopes to see in treatment options for others. Dr. Peters is then joined by Tamar Makin, professor of cognitive neuroscience at MRC cognition and brain unit at Cambridge University. She shares her research, including an article she wrote entitled “Phantom limb pain: thinking outside the (mirror) box” and how we can all ensure that phantom limb sensation treatment is truly based on facts.   Additional Resources Still Standing with John Kriesel Phantom limb pain: thinking outside the (mirror) box Can Psychedelics Treat Neurologic Conditions?   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic Special Bonus: Physician BJ Miller’s Recovery from Phantom Limb Pain     We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:   Guests: John Kriesel @JohnKriesel Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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