Lower Limb Orthoses
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…
Upper Limb Orthoses
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…
Lower Limb Amputation and Gait
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…
Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Restoration in Upper Limb Amputation
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
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…
Quality and Outcome Measures for Medical Rehabilitation
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…
Employment of People with Disabilities
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…
Practical Aspects of Impairment Rating and Disability Determination
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…
Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Rehabilitation
Health is a complex interaction between three components: body structures and functions, activities and participation, and environmental and personal factors. Psychologists with specialty training in rehabilitation are equipped to provide…
Adult Neurogenic Communication and Swallowing Disorders
Communication and swallowing disorders are among the most common impairments resulting from various neurologic diseases or injuries. They impose great impact on a patient’s medical condition, psychological health, social integration,…
