Neuromuscular Disease Management and Rehabilitation, Part I: Diagnostic and Therapy Issues
Craig M. McDonald, MD, Guest Editor Nanette C. Joyce, DO, Guest Editor First let me say that Dr Nanette Joyce and I are quite honored to be the guest editors…
Mobility-Assistive Technology in Progressive Neuromuscular Disease
Mobility-assistive technologies allow patients with neuromuscular disease to interact with peers and the community. In children, they also serve to facilitate development. Lack of access to appropriate assistive technology, especially…
Novel Approaches to Corticosteroid Treatment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Although prednisone has never been formally approved for use in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) by regulatory agencies, its efficacy has been confirmed in trials dating from the 1980s. There is…
Using Palliative Care in Progressive Neuromuscular Disease to Maximize Quality of Life
This article discusses the role of palliative care in the treatment pathway of patients with progressive neuromuscular disease (NDM), including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). People with…
Chronic Pain in Neuromuscular Disease
The importance of pain extent (ie, number of body areas with pain) and pain site as factors contributing to dysfunction in persons with chronic, slowly progressive neuromuscular disease (NMD), remains…
Bone Health and Associated Metabolic Complications in Neuromuscular Diseases
This article reviews the recent literature regarding bone health as it relates to the patient living with neuromuscular disease (NMD). Studies defining the scope of bone-related disease in NMD are…
Current Pharmacologic Management in Selected Neuromuscular Diseases
For generations, the neuromuscular disorder care community has focused on establishing the correct diagnosis and providing supportive care. As the pathophysiology and genetics of these conditions became better understood, novel…
Nutrition Assessment and Management in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
In recent years nutrition assessment and management in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have drawn increased attention. Frequent evaluation of nutrition status is warranted in ALS, given the common occurrence of…
Neuromuscular Disease Management and Rehabilitation, Part II: Specialty Care and Therapeutics
Craig M. McDonald, MD, Guest Editor Nanette C. Joyce, DO, Guest Editor We are honored to be guest editors of this issue of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of…
Electrodiagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This article discusses the historical aspects related to the understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and its diagnosis, highlighting observations about this disease that have yet to be challenged. This…
