Musculoskeletal Key

Exercise is an intervention that may be used in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Certain exercise physiology characteristics are commonly seen among persons with MS, particularly in the more…

Spasticity is a prevalent and potentially disabling symptom common in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Adequate evaluation and management of spasticity requires a careful assessment of the patient’s history to determine…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that causes demyelination and degeneration within the brain and spinal cord. This may result in many impairments, including impaired ambulation, muscle weakness, abnormal…

Shana L. Johnson, MD, Editor George H. Kraft, MD, MS, Editor This is the fourth issue of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America on multiple sclerosis (MS)…

Gregory T. Carter, MD, MS, Consulting Editor This issue is guest edited by Dr Shana Johnson along with her mentor, Dr George Kraft. Dr Johnson was hand-picked by Dr Kraft…

This article reviews occupational therapy treatment and physical therapy treatment during preprosthetic training for upper and lower extremity amputees. Review of preoperative intervention, preparing the residual limb for the prosthesis,…

Ideally, a collaborative team approach is already in place between the certified prosthetist (CP) and the occupational therapist (OT) before patients are casted for a prosthesis. Once an individual has…

This article provides a generalized overview of amputation classifications and the idealized outcomes for upper and lower amputations at their respective levels. The following levels are discussed: above knee/transfemoral, below…

“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication as to talk well.”

Outcome measurement is crucial to assuring high-quality patient services and improving the quality of services provided by prosthetists. This article summarizes recent evidence on the measurement properties of outcome measures,…