Navigating the Journey
PM&R plays an essential role in managing the individual with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Receiving care at an acute hospital and a rehabilitation center familiar with SCIs is critical….
Rheumatologic Issues in Women and Rehabilitation
This article discusses rheumatologic conditions in women including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, inflammatory myopathies, systemic sclerosis, and polymyalgia rheumatica. These conditions, often affecting muscles, joints, and other organ systems,…
Rehabilitation of Women with Neurodegenerative Diseases
Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease are 3 prevalent neurodegenerative diseases. Beyond disparate disease incidences between men and women, additional sex-related differences exist. Disease presentation, natural course, treatment considerations,…
Considerations for Long COVID Rehabilitation in Women
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has given rise to long COVID, a prolonged manifestation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, which presents with varied symptoms and conditions…
Reproductive and Sexual Health Considerations for Adolescent Females with Disabilities
Adolescent females with disabilities face unique challenges relating to sexual health and education. In this article, we will explore the important concepts and special considerations for adolescent females with disabilities…
Osteoporosis Issues Regarding Rehabilitation in Women
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease across the world resulting from compromised bone microstructure and decreased bone mineral density. It primarily impacts postmenopausal women over 50 years placing…
Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women
Pelvic pain is a complex diagnosis that can be related to numerous etiologies across several specialties. This chapter aims to explore diagnosis and management of common neuromusculoskeletal causes of pelvic…
Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women
Chronic pelvic pain is a complex diagnosis that has a significant impact on quality of life and function in women of all ages. Symptoms often span across numerous organ systems…
Common Pain Disorders in Women
There is well-established epidemiologic evidence demonstrating variance in the pain disorders affecting women compared with men, although limited conclusive evidence exists regarding the pathophysiologic mechanisms to account for this difference….
Considerations for the Rehabilitation Management of the Female Athlete
This article discussed the anatomic, physiologic, hormonal, and psychosocial factors unique to the female athelte that can affect a female athlete’s injury risk and rehabilitation trajectory. A review of considerations…
