Dr Maxwell Katleho Limakatso, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Dr. Maxwell Katleho Limakatso (PhD) is a post-doctoral research fellow who researches post-amputation pain research within the Neural Prosthetics Research Program, led by Professor Max Ortiz Catalán.
Holding a Ph.D. in Anaesthesia, an MSc in Pain, a PGDip in Interdisciplinary Pain Management, and a BSc (Honours) in Physiotherapy, Dr. Limakatso brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
He has a special interest in chronic post-surgical pain syndromes, particularly phantom limb pain in people with amputations.
His research combines experimental and clinical methods to develop and test innovative interventions for effectively managing phantom limb pain.
He has authored 15 first-author peer-reviewed scientific publications since 2016, contributed to 1 book chapter, and delivered numerous conference presentations as an invited speaker.
Before joining the Bionics Institute, Dr. Limakatso served as the Clinical Trials Manager at the University of New South Wales.
Before that, he held the position of Lecturer at the University of Cape Town for 5 years.
During his tenure, he supervised 4 Masters students and 4 Honors students, while also convening various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Pain Management.
Driven by a passion for conducting impactful research that improves clinical outcomes for patients suffering from chronic pain, Dr. Limakatso is also dedicated to training health sciences students, equipping them with the skills needed to become proficient clinicians.
Google scholar: Katleho Limakatso, PhD
LinkedIn: Katleho Limakatso, PhD
Top publications
- Limakatso, K., Madden, V.J., Manie, S. and Parker, R., 2020. The effectiveness of graded motor imagery for reducing phantom limb pain in amputees: a randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy, 109, pp.65-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2019.06.009
- Limakatso, K., Cashin, A.G., Williams, S., Devonshire, J., Parker, R. and McAuley, J.H., 2023. The Efficacy of Graded Motor Imagery and Its Components on Phantom Limb Pain and Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Canadian Journal of Pain, 7(1), p.2188899. https://doi.org/10.1080/24740527.2023.2188899
- Limakatso, K. and Parker, R., 2021. Treatment recommendations for phantom limb pain in people with amputations: an expert consensus Delphi study. PM&R, 13(11), pp.1216-1226. https://doi.org/10.1002%2Fpmrj.12556
- Limakatso, K., Bedwell, G.J., Madden, V.J. and Parker, R., 2020. The prevalence and risk factors for phantom limb pain in people with amputations: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 15(10), p.e0240431. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240431
- Limakatso, K., 2023. Managing acute phantom limb pain with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 17(1), pp.1-5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03915-z
