Bone Health following Spinal Cord Injury
A marked decrease in bone mineral density is a well recognized, if not always fully addressed, spinal cord injury-related comorbidity. The bone loss starts shortly after paralysis onset, and the…
Neurologic Decline After Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) affect the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and result in characteristic changes. Identifying the impairments resulting from SCI is vital for the health care…
Making the Invisible Visible
Autonomic dysfunctions are a major challenge to individuals following spinal cord injury. Despite this, these consequences receive far less attention compared with motor recovery. This review will highlight the major…
Optimizing Musculoskeletal Management Following Spinal Cord Injury
Musculoskeletal pain occurs in 50% to 81% of people living with spinal cord injury. Pain can have a significantly limiting impact. Pain can lead to decreased mobility, endurance, social participation,…
Transitioning to Adulthood
The transition to adulthood is a complex and dynamic process for youth with spinal cord injury (SCI). A key goal of SCI rehabilitation is to develop the skillsets necessary to…
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…
