Integrative medicine, emphasizing communication and education, is a patient-driven approach to lifestyle changes and overall improvement of well-being. An integrative approach to pain management and rehabilitation across neurologic and musculoskeletal…
Understanding the basic principles behind manipulation, traction, and massage; their applications; and their potential for complications is highly important in physiatric practice. Manipulation The International Federation of Manual Medicine defines…
The physiologic effects, indications, techniques, and precautions of various physical agent modalities, including cold, heat, ultrasound, electromagnetic waves, electricity, and mechanical force, are summarized in this chapter and eSlides. Cryotherapy…
Maintaining cardiovascular fitness and regular physical activity are important components of a healthy lifestyle, which provide a number of health-related benefits. Proper exercise prescription is crucial, and it entails an…
A team-based care approach that involves an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals, patients, and relevant family members or caregivers should be implemented to address issues such as assessment, prescription, training,…
The primary goals of spinal orthoses are to aid a weakened muscle group, correct a deformed body part, and maintain the stability of a fractured spine. The orthosis can protect…
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…
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…
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…
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…
