INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen THERE ARE A WIDE VARIETY OF POTENTIAL PAIN generators in the spine, including the zygapophysial joints, intervertebral discs, nerve roots, sacroiliac joint, muscles, tendons, and ligaments….
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The intent of this chapter is to provide a brief overview of common musculoskeletal injuries encountered during sports. For an in-depth review please refer to Chapters…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide, with an annual incidence of…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Exercise has a positive and significant impact on the human body by improving physiological function, physical fitness, and health. Physical activity can lead to numerous physiological…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen THE MANAGEMENT OF SPINE DISORDERS IS A KEY competency of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatrists commonly take a lead role in the initial evaluation and management…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Sports medicine physiatrists are well versed in collaborative work with other health professionals, and therefore have a unique ability to function as the leader of the…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen PAIN REHABILITATION CAN BE DEFINED AS THE process of helping an individual achieve the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible through the…
ACUTE TRAUMA Print Section Listen Background TRAUMATIC INJURIES, IN THE CONTEXT OF musculoskeletal medicine, can be classified as being either acute or chronic. Acute trauma entails a single, sudden traumatic…
OVERVIEW Print Section Listen NEUROPATHIC PAIN (NP) HAS A COMPLEX, severe, and persistent character with varying intensity and duration. It may accompany many diseases but can also be related to…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen HEADACHE IS A COMMON PATIENT COMPLAINT, both in the United States and globally. If persistent or severe, headaches can create a significant level of functional impairment….
