This chapter provides an overview of assistive technology (AT) devices and services including definitions, history, and legislation. It also discusses the use of AT for people with communication disorders, impaired…
The primary functions of the urinary bladder are storage of urine and coordinated emptying. Incontinence and urinary retention are common presenting symptoms of bladder dysfunction in patients with neurologic disorders…
History of Spinal Orthotic Management The first evidence of the use of spinal orthoses can be traced back to Galen (c. 131-201 ad ). Primitive orthotic devices were made of…
Caring for elderly patients requires an understanding of the biology and neuropsychology of aging, the diseases and conditions more common in elderly patients, and how these processes affect function, impede…
Medical rehabilitation medicine needs to encompass the needs of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders as well as patients with debility and renal dysfunction. There are ever greater numbers of patients who…
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is most often characterized by a conglomeration of symptoms that indicate lower gastrointestinal impairment, including constipation, diarrhea, and fecal incontinence. It can also present as upper gastrointestinal impairment…
Integrative Medicine Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) is a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to health, designed to treat the person, not just the disease. It is a partnership between the patient…
Electrodiagnostic medicine and electrophysiologic testing are an extension of the history and physical examination tailored to the clinical scenario. A wide range of tests are available and it is incumbent…
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the rehabilitation management for the person with a lower limb amputation. The goal of this chapter is to highlight the principles and concepts…
Limb loss and limb deficiency occur in significant numbers worldwide. Amputations are performed to remove limbs that are no longer functional because of injury or disease. The common reasons for…
