Gait And Gait Aids
Gait And Gait Aids GAIT CYCLE The normal gait cycle has two primary components: stance phase, which represents the duration of foot contact with the ground, and swing phase, which…
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Pediatrics: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Pediatrics: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA is the most common rheumatic disease of childhood Diagnosis should fulfill the following criteria: occur before age 16 years persist for at least 6 weeks…
Pediatrics: Neuromuscular Disorders
Pediatrics: Neuromuscular Disorders Caused by an abnormality of any component of the lower motor neuron anterior horn cell peripheral nerve neuromuscular junction muscle Frequently associated with systemic effects, as some…
Pediatrics: Cerebral Palsy
Pediatrics: Cerebral Palsy Definition – A group of disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations that are attributed to a nonprogressive disturbance that has occurred in…
Wheelchair
Wheelchair MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS Typical Measurements Back height Self-propeller, good trunk control 2″ below inferior angle of scapula Self-propeller, poor trunk control 2″ below scapular spine Poor UEx strength, poor trunk…
Neurologic Examination
Neurologic Examination 1. Mental status Orientation Time, person, and place Attention/concentration Serial 7s Spelling “world” backward Memory Remote and recent memory New learning ability with three objects Mood “How are…
