Spinal Orthoses
Chapter 16 Spinal Orthoses Daniel P. Moore, Edward Tilley, Paul Sugg History of Spinal Orthotic Management The first evidence of the use of spinal orthoses can be traced back to…
Myopathic Disorders
Chapter 48 Myopathic Disorders Craig M. McDonald, Jay J. Han, Gregory T. Carter Myopathies represent a diverse group of disorders primarily affecting skeletal muscle that produce weakness, fatigue, decreased endurance,…
Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Restoration in Upper Limb Amputation
Chapter 12 Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Restoration in Upper Limb Amputation Terrence P. Sheehan Limb loss and limb deficiency occur in significant numbers worldwide. Amputations are performed to remove limbs that…
Spinal Injection Techniques
Chapter 25 Spinal Injection Techniques Alison Stout, Nelson Hager, Marla S. Kaufman Spine pain is a common reason for physician visits, as approximately one fourth of Americans report at least…
Occupational Rehabilitation
Chapter 45 Occupational Rehabilitation Brian S. Foley Occupational rehabilitation is a field for which physiatrists are uniquely qualified. Clinicians treating injured workers must thoroughly understand medical principles; they also must…
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Chapter 34 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Randall E. Keyser, Leighton Chan, Joshua G. Woolstenhulme, Michelle Kennedy, Bart E. Drinkard Principles The most common form of lung disease in the United States is…
Sexual Dysfunction and Disability
Chapter 31 Sexual Dysfunction and Disability Kelly M. Scott, Colleen M. Fitzgerald Sexuality is one of the most complex aspects of human life, with a myriad of organic and psychosocial…
Electrodiagnostic Medicine II: Clinical Evaluation and Findings
Chapter 10 Electrodiagnostic Medicine II Clinical Evaluation and Findings Timothy R. Dillingham Electrodiagnostic medicine is a unique area of medicine that differs from other medical and surgical specialities in many…
Gait Analysis: Technology and Clinical Applications
Chapter 5 Gait Analysis Technology and Clinical Applications Alberto Esquenazi, Mukul Talaty Since the later part of the twentieth century, gait analysis has become a useful clinical tool in the…
Management of Bladder Dysfunction
Chapter 28 Management of Bladder Dysfunction Diana D. Cardenas, Anthony Chiodo, Gregory Samson The primary functions of the urinary bladder are storage of urine and coordinated emptying. Incontinence and urinary…
