Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral pain is an extremely common disorder, especially in female athletes. There is, however, no true consensus as to the cause and appropriate treatment for patellofemoral pain. This article reviews…
Conservative Care for Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
As the aging population grows, vertebral compression fractures are becoming an important source of pain and dysfunction. Management can be complex, because care may require multiple treatment modalities and the…
Recognizing and Treating Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The reported prevalence rates of pain within the pelvis range from 3.8% to 24% in women aged 15 to 73 years. Despite the significant number of women affected, pelvic floor…
Prevention and Treatment of Frailty in the Postmenopausal Woman
Frailty is a complex subject, and all aspects of frailty are intertwined. This article identifies and discusses the individual aspects of frailty. These aspects, including sarcopenia, nutrition, obesity, relative strength,…
Exercise for Health and Wellness at Midlife and Beyond: Balancing Benefits and Risks
As noted in research on frailty in women, regular exercise can limit age-related functional decline. However, physical activity has been implicated in the etiology of such musculoskeletal disorders as osteoarthritis….
Current and Future Trends in Lymphedema Management: Implications for Women’s Health
Breast cancer has served as a catalyst for improvements in lymphedema care and research for the last 20 years. Awareness must be extended to other instigating factors in light of…
Electrodiagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This article discusses the epidemiology and clinical presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome and the electrodiagnostic approach to evaluating patients with possible carpal tunnel syndrome. The selection of the best sensory…
Rehabilitation in Women with Breast Cancer
The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in women has undergone profound changes in the past century. Although much research and clinical attention has been focused on saving the lives…
Musculoskeletal Disorders of Pregnancy, Delivery and Postpartum
Gender-specific care of musculoskeletal impairments is increasingly important in women’s health. This is most relevant and of paramount importance as it relates to identification and management of musculoskeletal and peripheral…
Rehabilitation Methods for the Burn Injured Individual
Physiatrists play a critical role in managing the medical and functional consequences of serious burn injuries. Goals of rehabilitation include wound healing, scar prevention, hypertrophic scarring suppression, full range of…
