Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
Shana L. Johnson, MD, Editor George H. Kraft, MD, MS, Editor This is the fourth issue of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America on multiple sclerosis (MS)…
Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
Gregory T. Carter, MD, MS, Consulting Editor This issue is guest edited by Dr Shana Johnson along with her mentor, Dr George Kraft. Dr Johnson was hand-picked by Dr Kraft…
Amputee Rehabilitation and Preprosthetic Care
This article reviews occupational therapy treatment and physical therapy treatment during preprosthetic training for upper and lower extremity amputees. Review of preoperative intervention, preparing the residual limb for the prosthesis,…
Prosthetic Training
Ideally, a collaborative team approach is already in place between the certified prosthetist (CP) and the occupational therapist (OT) before patients are casted for a prosthesis. Once an individual has…
Ideal Functional Outcomes for Amputation Levels
This article provides a generalized overview of amputation classifications and the idealized outcomes for upper and lower amputations at their respective levels. The following levels are discussed: above knee/transfemoral, below…
A Quote for the Conclusion of the Text
“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication as to talk well.”
Outcome Instruments for Prosthetics
Outcome measurement is crucial to assuring high-quality patient services and improving the quality of services provided by prosthetists. This article summarizes recent evidence on the measurement properties of outcome measures,…
Pain Issues and Treatment of the Person with an Amputation
Most people with amputations should not experience pain that interferes with their quality of life or requires regular medication more than 6 months following the amputation surgery. In fact, most people…
Complications Following an Amputation
In 2005 there were an estimated 1.6 million individuals in the United States living with limb loss. This number has been projected to more than double by 2050 to 3.6…
Devising the Prosthetic Prescription and Typical Examples
Limb deficiency has a significant impact on the involved person, with upper limb absence presenting a materially different set of issues than lower limb absence. The primary objectives in fitting…
