INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Disorders affecting the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) are generally pure motor syndromes that usually affect the extraocular muscles but also the proximal limb and bulbar or respiratory…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The world is facing an unprecedented demographic shift in the human population. The number of people aged 65 or older is projected to increase from 524…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
