Traumatic Brain Injury

Jul 6, 2019 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract Traumatic brain injuries are defined as an insult to the brain from external forces resulting in temporary or permanent impairment, functional disability, or psychosocial maladjustment. The World Health Organization…

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Stroke

Jul 6, 2019 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Stroke

Abstract Stroke is among the most common causes of acquired disability among adults in the United States and throughout the world, and rehabilitation is commonly required. Although some recovery of…

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Spasticity

Jul 6, 2019 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Spasticity

Abstract Spasticity is commonly defined as a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone with exaggerated tendon jerks resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex. Spasticity is one component of the upper…

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