A team-based care approach that involves an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals, patients, and relevant family members or caregivers should be implemented to address issues such as assessment, prescription, training,…
The primary goals of spinal orthoses are to aid a weakened muscle group, correct a deformed body part, and maintain the stability of a fractured spine. The orthosis can protect…
Lower limb orthoses are commonly used in physical medicine for a wide range of conditions. Therefore, a sound understanding of the different types of orthoses and their biomechanical properties and…
An orthosis is an externally applied device used to modify structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular skeletal system. Upper limb orthoses are commonly used in patients with upper limb…
The rate of lower limb amputations secondary to vascular injuries is increasing, and the need for physiatric providers to improve the quality of life of these patients remains paramount. Physiatrists…
Amputation is associated with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, trauma, infection, and malignancy. Upper limb loss is commonly associated with trauma. Manual control systems remain the primary prosthetic management, although advances…
Electrodiagnostic medicine is a specific area of medical practice in which a physician uses information obtained from clinical history, physical examination, and the techniques of electrophysiologic study to diagnose and…
Health care quality can be defined as safe and effective care that improves outcome, optimizes health, and results in high patient satisfaction and quality of life. In the current environment…
Disability ranks as the largest public health problem in the United States. An interdisciplinary approach to treat the multifaceted implications of disability is needed to address concerns such as personal…
Specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) can expect to be called on to make formal assessment of the disabilities of their patients. This chapter summarizes the information needed to…
