General Topics in End-of-Life Rehabilitation
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen At first glance, the fields of rehabilitation medicine and palliative medicine might seem to be diametrically opposed, but, in fact, they have much in common. Both…
Rehabilitation of Root and Plexus Lesions
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen In this chapter, we will address the relevant anatomy, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic testing, specific disorders, rehabilitative management, and prognosis related to radiculopathy and plexopathy….
Occupational Therapy
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Occupational therapy practitioners prevent illness, remediate disability, and restore health by enabling participation in meaningful occupations. During World War I, the first occupational therapists, called “reconstruction…
General Concepts in Electrodiagnosis
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Electrodiagnostic (edx) testing provides information about the peripheral nervous system and is an extension of the physical examination. Although most commonly comprised of nerve conduction studies…
Management of the Palliative Care Patient
DEFINITION OF PALLIATIVE CARE Print Section Listen The model of palliative care was initially conceived of and developed in response to the needs of the cancer patient. Over time, the…
Myopathies
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Myopathies are diseases characterized by primary muscle pathology.1 They can be inherited, acquired, associated with other diseases, or result from toxic exposures. The primary clinical manifestation…
Modalities
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Modalities are physical agents used to produce a therapeutic change in tissue.1 These agents are typically used in conjunction with a comprehensive treatment plan. Their use…
Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Neuropathy
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Electrodiagnostic studies are an important component of the evaluation of patients with suspected peripheral nerve disorders. The evaluation of the patient with suspected peripheral neuropathy involves…
Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Disabilities
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen SEXUALITY IS A BASIC HUMAN INSTINCT. THIS FACT does not change for patients with disabilities despite changes in sexual function which may arise as a result…
An Overview of Physical Therapy
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Physical therapy is an evidence-based profession whose focus is on the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal human physical function.1 The World Health Organization’s International Classification…
