Musculoskeletal Key

General Principles Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Increases in physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness have been shown to reduce the risk for death from…

The “laying on of hands” has been a diagnostic and therapeutic modality used since antiquity and has created a special bond between practitioner and patient. Over the millennia a multitude…

Cancer rehabilitation addresses physical impairments and progressive disablement experienced by patients with cancer. A majority of impairments are directly related to cancer or its treatment; however, many arise from coexistent…

As the American and global population ages, there is an ever-increasing number of people living with chronic medical conditions, along with the multitude of complications and sequelae that may arise…

Significant advances in management have resulted in an increase in survival after burn injury. As a consequence, burn survivors, who tend to be young adults, have long-term sequelae that impact…

Sexuality is one of the most complex aspects of human life, with myriad physiologic and psychosocial influences. It is a topic that may be challenging to comfortably discuss in a…

This chapter provides an overview of assistive technology (AT) devices and services including definitions, history, and legislation. It also discusses the use of AT for people with communication disorders, impaired…

The primary functions of the urinary bladder are storage of urine and coordinated emptying. Incontinence and urinary retention are common presenting symptoms of bladder dysfunction in patients with neurologic disorders…

History of Spinal Orthotic Management The first evidence of the use of spinal orthoses can be traced back to Galen (c. 131-201 ad ). Primitive orthotic devices were made of…