This article reviews the historical background, classification, and etiology of cerebral palsy (CP), the most common motor disability of childhood. The various methods employed to measure the prevalence of CP…
The medical issues associated with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) can have significant interplay with the neuromuscular issues that most physiatrists manage in the clinical setting. Identification and appropriate…
Dysvascular and diabetic patients are faced with high rates of chronic pain as a consequence of numerous secondary sequelae, including diabetic neuropathy and limb loss. Researchers and scientists have put…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in people with spinal cord injury (SCI), yet little is known about the prevalence of the disorder and how risk factors…
Cardiac rehabilitation is one of the most effective treatments for secondary prevention for patients with heart disease. In particular, exercise training confers a variety of clinical benefits that leads to…
Lower-extremity amputation secondary to dysvascular disease, including diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, is a major health problem in the United States. Due to the increased comorbidities in this patient population,…
Evaluation and management of diabetic and dysvascular patients with lower limb amputation begins with a thorough history and physical examination. A pre-prosthetic and prosthetic program of physical therapy, pain management,…
Foot infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetics. Evaluation of diabetic foot infections often requires clinical, radiologic, laboratory, and microbiologic assessment. Osteomyelitis has a profound impact…
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common disorder that can lead to limb loss and death. Up to 50% of DPN patients can be asymptomatic. This fact contributes to making…
The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease is high and will continue to grow with our aging population. It is often under diagnosed and under treated due to a general lack…
