Neuromuscular Diseases
C. David Lin Grigory Syrkin Marwa A. Ahmed 18: Neuromuscular Diseases PATIENT CARE GOALS Evaluate and develop a rehabilitative plan of care for patients with…
Professionalism
Frantz Duffoo Adrian Cristian 6: Professionalism GOALS Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient…
Cardiovascular fitness training
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular fitness training Contents Assessment of cardiovascular fitness The response of people with spinal cord injury to exercise Exercise prescription Exercise in the community Poor cardiovascular fitness is…
Transfers and bed mobility of people with lower limb paralysis
Chapter 3 Transfers and bed mobility of people with lower limb paralysis Contents Sitting unsupported Rolling Lying to long sitting Vertical lift Transfers Vertical transfers Other factors which influence the…
Wheelchair seating
Chapter 13 Wheelchair seating Contents Wheelchair cushions Manual wheelchairs Power wheelchairs Sitting in vehicles Appropriate wheelchair seating is an integral aspect of the overall management of people with spinal cord…
Standing and walking with lower limb paralysis
Chapter 6 Standing and walking with lower limb paralysis Contents Standing for therapeutic purposes Walking with thoracic paraplegia Walking with partial paralysis of the lower limbs Electrical stimulation Approximately 50%…
Contracture management
Chapter 9 Contracture management Contents Assessment Treatment and prevention of contractures Preventing and anticipating contractures Prioritizing treatments: a touch of reality Reducing muscle extensibility Contractures, or loss of joint mobility,…
Hand function of people with tetraplegia
Chapter 5 Hand function of people with tetraplegia Contents Hand function and principles of therapy Tenodesis grip Reconstructive surgery and electrical stimulation Loss of hand function is often more important…
Strength training
Chapter 8 Strength training Contents Assessment of strength Neurally intact muscles Strength training for partially paralysed muscles Avoiding injury and other complications Strength training for general well-being Poor strength is…
Wheelchair mobility
Chapter 4 Wheelchair mobility Contents Mobilizing with power wheelchairs Mobilizing with manual wheelchairs Providing assistance for people in manual wheelchairs Wheelchair mobility is fundamental to the independence of people who…
