Chapter 70 Prosthetics David Patrick Chapter contents Introduction Evaluating the patient Prosthetic prescription Conclusion References Introduction The elderly make up the largest group of patients requiring lower extremity (LE) amputations….
Chapter 64 Overweight and obesity Richard W. Bohannon Chapter contents Introduction Examination Interventions Conclusion References Introduction Body composition (adiposity) is generally understood to be the amount of lean body mass…
Chapter 10 Thermoregulation considerations for aging people John Sanko Chapter contents Introduction Hyperthermia Hypothalamus and thermal regulation Mobility and psychosocial factors Physiological factors Possible effects of medication Postsurgical considerations Clinical…
Chapter 63 The aging wrist and hand Kevin J. Lawrence Chapter contents Introduction Skin Fingernails Bone Articular cartilage Muscle Nerve Conclusion References Introduction The wrist and hand are the most…
Chapter 29 Multiple sclerosis Diane Madras Chapter contents Introduction Overview/epidemiology Natural history/classification Diagnosis/medical management Aging with and clinical features of MS Quality of life Functional scales Physical therapy examination Physical…
Chapter 61 Contractures and stiffness Mark Lombardi How can we explain the aging of a system built of non-aging elements? LEONID AND NATALIA GAVRILOVA, HANDBOOK OF THE BIOLOGY OF AGING…
Chapter 57 Hormone replacement therapy Christine Stabler Chapter contents Introduction Results of the women’s health initiative Alternative management of menopause Conclusion References Introduction Hormone therapy has been riding the roller…
Chapter 55 Incontinence of the bowel and bladder Sandra J. Levi and Teri Elliott-Burke Chapter contents Introduction Incontinence of the bowel Incontinence of the bladder Conclusion References Introduction Bladder and…
Chapter 56 Iatrogenesis in older adults John O. Barr and Timothy l. Kauffman Chapter contents Overview Adverse drug reactions Decreased mobility and disuse Conclusion References Overview Iatrogenesis is defined as…
