INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The incidence of childhood disability has increased dramatically over the past half a century from approximately 3% in 1969 to 15.1% in 2009.1,2 This dramatic increase…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The intent of this chapter is to highlight special topics as they pertain to the prescription of prosthetics and orthotics in the pediatric population; for an…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Patients with chronic pulmonary disease have increased rates of morbidity and mortality in addition to a lower quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multispecialty comprehensive…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen This chapter is designed to give the rehabilitation specialist an overview of commonly prescribed medications in the rehabilitative setting. It is not intended to be a…

BACKGROUND/HISTORY Print Section Listen The intent of this chapter is to provide a brief overview of common conditions and topics that may be encountered on a general inpatient rehabilitation unit;…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Disorders of communication and swallowing occur across the lifespan and may result from disruption of neurologic function and anatomical abnormalities of the head, neck, and respiratory…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Pressure ulcers are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and cost in the United States. The incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers vary widely from study…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen This chapter focuses on the clinical diagnosis, pathophysiology, and physiatric management of spasticity and contractures. Spasticity is an involuntary velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone, a component…

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CONTROL OF MICTURITION, URINE STORAGE, AND VOIDING Print Section Listen The intent of this chapter is to review the current guidelines for the management of neurogenic bladder…