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,…
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…
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….
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease across the world resulting from compromised bone microstructure and decreased bone mineral density. It primarily impacts postmenopausal women over 50 years placing…
Pelvic pain is a complex diagnosis that can be related to numerous etiologies across several specialties. This chapter aims to explore diagnosis and management of common neuromusculoskeletal causes of pelvic…
Chronic pelvic pain is a complex diagnosis that has a significant impact on quality of life and function in women of all ages. Symptoms often span across numerous organ systems…
