Geriatric Rehabilitation

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The world is facing an unprecedented demographic shift in the human population. The number of people aged 65 or older is projected to increase from 524…

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Rehabilitation of Root and Plexus Lesions

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen In this chapter, we will address the relevant anatomy, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic testing, specific disorders, rehabilitative management, and prognosis related to radiculopathy and plexopathy….

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Occupational Therapy

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BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Occupational therapy practitioners prevent illness, remediate disability, and restore health by enabling participation in meaningful occupations. During World War I, the first occupational therapists, called “reconstruction…

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General Concepts in Electrodiagnosis

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Electrodiagnostic (edx) testing provides information about the peripheral nervous system and is an extension of the physical examination. Although most commonly comprised of nerve conduction studies…

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Myopathies

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Myopathies are diseases characterized by primary muscle pathology.1 They can be inherited, acquired, associated with other diseases, or result from toxic exposures. The primary clinical manifestation…

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Modalities

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Modalities are physical agents used to produce a therapeutic change in tissue.1 These agents are typically used in conjunction with a comprehensive treatment plan. Their use…

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