The Effect of a Psychosensory Therapy

The placebo group will be asked to perform the same touch technique and count backwards from 50 while removing petals from a flower. Patients will also perform these techniques before rehab and sleep.

The research assistant will administer one of the several psychosensory touch techniques prior to surgery. This will involve the touching of upper arms, palms, and a visualization process. This will last no longer than 10 minutes. These techniques will also be performed by the patients prior to any rehab sessions and before going to sleep. The patients will be asked to perform these touch techniques with the eyes closed and imaging having no pain. The patients will also be asked to keep a record of all medications.