Multiple Sclerosis
Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been estimated to affect 450,000 persons in the United States and 2.3 million worldwide. The peak incidence is age 30 and it appears up to…
Motor Neuron Disease
Abstract This chapter is an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of motor neuron disorders using amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as the prototypical disorder. ALS is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative…
Lymphedema
Abstract Many patients with cancer and post-treatment of cancer develop lymphedema months to years post-treatment. A clinical picture including the abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, associated with…
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Abstract Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a manifestation of venothromboembolism and is a global cause of morbidity and mortality. DVT is a thrombus formation of deep veins most commonly seen…
Joint Contractures
Abstract A joint contracture is a limitation in the passive range of motion (ROM) of a joint that can result from changes in either intra-articular structures (e.g., bone, cartilage, capsule)…
Diabetic Foot and Peripheral Arterial Disease
Abstract Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta and lower extremity arteries. Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of PAD and development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Persons…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an idiopathic serious health condition that is accompanied by a serious disablement of affected individuals. Symptoms typical of CFS include post-exertional malaise, cognitive impairment,…
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis characterized by sacroiliitis, enthesitis, and a marked propensity for sacroiliac joint and spinal fusion. This arthritis is part of the spondyloarthritis…
Cerebral Palsy
Abstract Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, affecting 1 to 4 children out of every 1000 born. Although many patients are young, the majority of…
