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…
* The contributions of Pamela E. Wilson and Susan D. Apkon, who wrote on this topic in the previous edition, are acknowledged. History The approach to obtaining the history on…
Health care quality can be defined as providing safe and effective care that improves outcomes, optimizes health, and results in high patient satisfaction and quality of life. As such, delivering…
The field of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is primarily devoted to the clinical evaluation and treatment of disabling consequences to those individuals who have illness, injury, infirmity, or deformity…
Disability is a significant public health and social issue in the United States. The number of Americans who experience disability, activity limitations secondary to chronic illnesses, or impairments has increased,…
Rehabilitation has been defined as a process of assessment, goal setting, intervention, and reassessment. This iterative rehabilitative process is consistent with the World Health Organization’s framework for measuring health and…
A wide range of communication and swallowing disorders result from neurologic injury. This chapter provides the physiatrist with a broad overview of some of the impairments that result from acquired…
