Surgical restoration of key functions of the upper extremity has tremendous potential to increase autonomy, mobility, and self-esteem by resuming critical abilities in patients with tetraplegia. New strategies of surgical…
This article introduces the utility of electromyography (EMG) and mechanomyography (MMG) for the assessment of neuromuscular function, and discusses the interpretation of the EMG and MMG signals for various exercise…
Cancer patients receive rehabilitation services in acute hospitalizations, rehabilitation wards, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, and home settings. Given the complexity and acuity of their medical care coupled with the long-term effects…
The interdisciplinary health care team is responsible for providing medical care based on a patient-centered model while maintaining professional and ethical standards. However, an emerging body of research suggests that…
For diagnostic evaluation of a neuromuscular disease, the clinician must be able to obtain a relevant patient and family history and perform focused general, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and functional physical examinations…
Fatigue is common in neuromuscular disease and it may affect quality of life; however, it has not been adequately studied. We can approach fatigue in neuromuscular diseases systematically. Questionnaires are…
Gregory T. Carter, MD, MS, Guest Editor I was quite honored a few years back when I was invited by my friend and colleague, Dr Rick Lieber, to become a member…
Studies have shown promise in using various approaches of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy to evaluate skeletal muscle involvement in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. However, these studies have…
The objective of this article was to present a systematic review of the safety issues encountered in interventional pain management. Patient safety is an important consideration in the practice of…
As more and more patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases are living longer lives, the need for cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation continues to grow. The goal of this article is to provide…
