Musculoskeletal Key

Chapter 54 Craniosacral Therapy OVERVIEW. Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a noninvasive light touch therapy that explores skull and pelvis mobility, facial integrity, and a craniosacral rhythm with the aim of…

Chapter 40 Iontophoresis OVERVIEW. Iontophoresis is the use of electrical current to transcutaneously deliver ions into the body.1 The issues below relate specifically to iontophoresis. Because iontophoresis uses electric currents,…

Chapter 57 Qigong OVERVIEW. Qigong is a Chinese form of physical training and method of harnessing energy for mental and physical well-being. The approach involves slow, controlled movements, static postures,…

Part I Overview This text contains concerns for more than 100 interventions and 7 tests used in physical rehabilitation and related disciplines. This section provides an overview and an illustrative…

Chapter 49 Gravity-Assisted Compression Devices (Tilt Table, Prone Standers, Supine Standers, Stand-Up Wheelchairs) OVERVIEW. Gravity-assisted compression devices (GACD) are devices that allow persons with disabilities to stand or achieve some…

Chapter 3 Exercise Testing OVERVIEW. The risk of sudden death and morbidity from exercise stress testing, which is generally low, is greatly increased by failing to consider contraindications for testing.1…

Chapter 56 Hypnosis OVERVIEW. Hypnosis (i.e., under hypnosis) is a state resembling sleep but induced by suggestion whereby the individual is responsive to imaginative experiences. During a session, the individual…

Chapter 19 Sport Activities Sports—or to make oneself “merry”—is a pastime that serves as a pleasing or amusing diversion.1 Concerns for sports participation for individuals with physical disabilities are listed…

Chapter 64 Potential Drug Interactions in Physical Medicine Potential interactions of 22 medications commonly prescribed in physical rehabilitation are based on two studies.1,2 Read the table from left to right….

Chapter 33 Protective Devices 33.1 Cushions OVERVIEW. A cushion is a case filled with soft or resilient material that can be used during sitting, reclining, or kneeling activities.1 Examples include…