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Functional training develops the attributes and abilities required to perform tasks, skills and activities useful and relevant to daily life. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation serves as an accessible and visual guide providing the essentials of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, including mobilization, stabilization and myofascial release.This book begins by explaining functional training and the foundation of the STRIVE approach. Chapter 2 introduces functional anatomy and Chapter 3 explains the fundamentals of neuroscience. The final chapters discuss the STRIVE principles and apply them to exercise, program design and injury recovery. Each chapter includes key point boxes, illustrations and photos of exercises discussed. Written by an exercise specialist and osteopath, this practical guide is presented in an easy-to-read style. Functional Exercise and Rehabilitation is essential reading for all health professionals, sports therapists and trainers involved in exercise prescription.

This writing is based on the research and critical experience of the authors'research on therapeutic rehabilitation where a study was conducted to look into the readiness of healthcare personnel in rehabilitation centre in Malaysia to carry out a rehabilitation therapy process at patient's house known as telerehabilitation or TeleRehab. The study attempted to address this issue by analysing the interrelationship between the factors that impacted the readiness of healthcare personnel for TeleRehab.

Hva er egentlig rehabilitering? Rehabilitering handler om å gjenvinne verdighet og deltakelse for brukeren, hevder forfatterne. De fokuserer på verdighet og deltakelse som overordnede verdier i rehabiliteringsarbeidet. Mestringsevnen og viljen er størst når det brukeren skal gjøre har en personlig verdi, gir en opplevelse av verdighet og bidrar til sosial deltakelse. Dette får konsekvenser for så vel valg av metoder og tiltak, som for samarbeidsform og organisering.Tredje utgave av Det handler om verdighet og deltakelse har innarbeidet de nye statlige føringene for rehabiliteringsvirksomheten. Målet med all rehabiliteringsvirksomhet er deltakelse for alle, derfor en tittel endret og deltagelsesperspektivet og ICF er tydeliggjort. Boken er ajourført med nyere forskning og litteratur. Forfatterne tar for seg det som er felles for alle yrkesgrupper som arbeider med rehabiliteringsarbeid i kommunen. Boka er derfor egnet for studenter i alle helsefagutdanningene og for alle som ønsker å komme i gang med eller videreutvikle sitt rehabiliteringsarbeid.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Oral Board Review is the first publication devoted to preparing for the ABPMR Part II certification examination. This interactive workbook contains 68 cases drawn from all major topic areas identified on the oral exam outline. The vignettes set up common physiatric problems and are structured to walk you through the types of questions you will encounter and frame meaningful responses to real-life scenarios. Cases are formatted to simulate a discussion between an examiner and examinee, presenting a focused approach that directs the candidate to the most appropriate answers. Each case contains questions covering the five clinical skills measured on the oral boards: data acquisition, problem solving, patient management, systems-based practice, and interpersonal communication skills and professionalism. Using a question and response format that actively engages readers, the book is designed to foster a systematic approach to clinical questions that can be applied to any case so you can think on your feet, understand the goal of the prompts, and respond effectively--whether in an exam situation, or at the bedside. Key FeaturesStructured to help build skills and confidence necessary for success on the PM&R oral board exam (Part II) Representative case scenarios cover all diagnostic categories; every case contains questions corresponding to the 5 clinical competencies measured on the examUnique interactive format with conversational question and answer vignettes for individual or group study Expert authors from many of the leading national programsIncludes downloadable ebook for anytime access on mobile devices

This ground-breaking text book introduces the theoretical underpinnings and practical considerations of the growing area reablement. With contributions from a number of professions including occupational therapy, nursing and social work this book encourages and supports collaborative working. It also offers service user, carer and support worker perspectives, in order to offer a rounded introduction to effective reablement practices.Reablement Services in Health and Social Care develops the knowledge and understanding of students in this field on a wide range of courses – from nursing and occupational therapy to social work, physiotherapy and beyond. It may also appeal to support staff and associated professionals already working in reablement services and associated fields of enquiry.

The purpose of this handbook is to bring together information on the special devices and associated systems which have been developed to assist the handicapped in living and vocational pursuits and in clinical use. This unique work places emphasis on the devices and systems plus includes sufficient background information to clarify the objectives and use. The general subject matter is divided into two major areas. The first area deals primarily with the environment of the handicapped. The second section deals with devices for personal assist systems-such as for testing, evaluation, and training-and devices which provide individualized support. The information in this comprehensive handbook will assist those working directly in the broad field of rehabilitation of the handicapped and also those associated with the subject matter in a peripheral way, including counseling and vocational evaluation.

This book contains a comprehensive overview of all current uses of robots in rehabilitation. The underlying principles in each application are provided. This is followed by a critical review of the technology available, of the utilization protocols, and of user studies, outcomes, and clinical evidence, if existing. Ethical and social implications of robot use are also discussed. The reader will have an in depth view of rehabilitation robots, from principles to practice.

For yoga to be used safely as medicine and to meet the needs of today's society, yoga postures should evolve by embracing the current evidence base. Medical Therapeutic Yoga provides this evolution. • This book serves as a modern, non-dogmatic, evidence-based guide to yoga posture and breath prescription based on the most current biomechanical and neurophysiological theory and common mechanisms of injury. • Medical Therapeutic Yoga covers injury prevention and wellness, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being. • The book applies yoga as medicine for physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, sports medicine, pain management, and physical and rehabilitative medicine. • Evolution of the postures and breath techniques, via the evidence-based precepts presented in the book, will provide a patient-centered biopsychosocial model of assessment through the lens of integrative medicine and orthopaedics. • Medical Therapeutic Yoga brings a large body of work, known as medical therapeutic yoga, to health care professionals, making provision for safe and relevant application of yoga postures as medicine. • The book is accompanied by an online reference of photographic sequences for medical yoga program planning and prescription. This book will be invaluable for health care professionals, yoga therapists, and yoga teachers, including but not limited to: • physical therapy and manual therapy • chiropractic • osteopathy and orthopaedics • physical and rehabilitative medicine • occupational therapy • athletic training • massage therapy

Rehabilitation is dedicated to helping people not only survive, but also thrive. Despite this complex goal, the organizing principles of rehabilitation still rely on biomedicine to construct disability as a problem of impaired bodies. Rehabilitation professionals are committed to helping to enhance people's lives, but many struggle with how to do s

Built around the six core competencies for physicians practicing rehabilitation medicine as required by the ACGME, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Patient-Centered Care: Mastering the Competencies is a unique, self-directed text for residents. Covering all aspects of patient-centered care in the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation, the book provides a competency-based approach to topics and conditions commonly encountered in this specialty. Thoughtfully organized chapters offer easy-to-access clinical content for all major practice areas, and the bookís competency-based goals and objectives also serve as a clear platform for educating physiatrists in training during their clinical rotations. The first part of the book presents the foundations of the core competencies (medical knowledge, professionalism, patient care, practice-based learning and improvement, system-based practice, and interpersonal and communication skills) with basic principles for application, and also includes chapters on implementing educational milestones, core professional education principles, and building leadership skills. In the second part, experts in the field apply these core competencies to the management of common conditions including stroke, spinal cord and brain injury, amputation and prosthetics, musculoskeletal disorders, multiple sclerosis, and much more. Each of these chapters identifies goals and objectives for each competency and concludes with a representative case study and self-assessment questions with answers and explanations. The book also provides references to key articles and links to internet-based educational materials. Practical tips, how-to and where-to guides, key points, tables, and charts also help to maintain current knowledge and competency in the many areas that comprise the field of PM&R. The book will be a valuable asset to physiatrists in training, program directors, and teaching faculty in rehabilitation medicine training programs, and for continuing professional development. Key Features: Addresses core competencies for rehabilitation medicine physicians as required by the ACGME Covers all major physiatric practice areas with facts, concepts, goals, and objectives following the competency model Grounded in a holistic, patient-centered approach Presents sample case studies with discussion points and self-assessment questions with answer key and explanations for each area to track progress and build clinical acumen

Discover the power of resistance bands in rehabilitating injuries and strengthening the body through low-impact workouts complete with step-by-step photos.Ranging in intensity from super easy to extremely hard, the resistance band exercises in this book are sure to effectively and safely help you overcome any injury by building up strength and stability over time. Each section of the book by Dr. Karl Knopf targets a specific body part, with detailed anatomical information and easy-to-follow recovery routines for:NeckShouldersElbowsWrists & HandsLower BackHipsKneesAnkles & FeetWhether you're looking to reduce pain, transform troublesome muscles, or get back in the game, Injury Rehab with Resistance Bands provides rehab techniques for your exact injury, including:Arthritis & TendinitisBursitis & FasciitisLigament & Meniscus InjuriesSprains & StrainsCarpal Tunnel SyndromeRotator Cuff Injuries

Gutachten erstellen – dies erfordert Wissen und den Blick über den Tellerrand!Als Gutachter stellen Sie ihr Fachwissen und ihre Kompetenz Gerichten, Behörden, Versicherungen und anderen Auftraggebern zur Verfügung. Hier finden Sie alles über die Grundlagen und Besonderheiten bei der Gutachtenerstellung und profitieren von der langjährigen Erfahrung der Autoren:Basiswissen nachlesenRechtsgrundlagen und Aufgaben der BegutachtungOrganbezogene Darstellung der ErkrankungenKausalitäten erkennen und Systematik anwendenIn jedem Kapitel enthalten: DiagnostikKrankheitsdefinition Fragen zum Zusammenhang Bewertung nach dem SozialrechtFragestellungen aus der PrivatversicherungHinweise zur PrognoseRisikobeurteilung und Verbesserung durch RehabilitationPraxisplusLeitlinien für die Begutachtung Abrechnungsbeispiele und Tabellen zu Vergütungen Internetadressen NEU:Erweitert um ICF sowie Rechtsgrundlagen für Schweiz und ÖsterreichSowohl für jeden ärztlichen Gutachter als auch für den Auftraggeber von Gutachten als Nachschlagewerk bestens geeignet!

This book informs readers about how leading researchers are rethinking rehabilitation research and practice. It emphasizes discussion on the place of theory in advancing rehabilitation knowledge, unearthing important questions for policy and practice, underpinning research design, and prompting readers to question clinical assumptions. Each author proposes ways of thinking that are informed by theory, philosophy, and/or history as well as empirical research. Rigorous and provocative, it presents chapters that model ways readers might advance their own thinking, learning, practice, and research.

The rehabilitation professions are under pressure to innovate in order to deliver services to a growing market of increasingly savvy consumers. These consumers are no longer limited to their conventional care choices and have access to quality online resources for many of their needs. Rehabilitation professionals'pressures are compounded by increased productivity demands, technical information overload, and increasing risks for professional burnout. In short, rehabilitation is in need of rehabilitation in order to transition into the next generation of health care delivery. Unfortunately innovation and creativity have not been, nor are they now, in the curriculums of these professions. The schools continue to churn out graduates doing what has been done before, and current providers are admonished by their professional organizations to practice only what has high level research evidence to support the practice. Meanwhile, veteran professionals as both employees and owners find themselves faced with the acute need to innovate in order to survive and flourish. This book fills the critical void in knowledge and application of how to best transform both the individual and the organizations that are responsible for professional practice, education, and policy.

Doody's Core Title 2013!'This book does an excellent job and is currently the only known review book for physiatrists. The author has done it again, producing an excellent, concise resource that provides clinicians with an optimal solution for studying for the written board examination.'--Doodys ReviewsThis third edition of the incomparable review bible for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Examination has been completely updated to reflect current practice and the core knowledge tested on the exam. Known for its organization, consistency, and clarity, the book distills the essentials and provides focused reviews of all major topics. Coverage is expanded in the third edition to include dedicated sections on pain management, medical ethics, and ultrasound that reflect new board requirements. Written in outline format for readability and easy access to information, content is modeled after the topic selection of the AAPMR Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwide. To aid in information retention, ìPearlsî are designated with an open-book icon to highlight key concepts and stress clinical and board-eligible aspects of each topic. The text is divided into major subspecialty areas written by authors with clinical expertise in each subject area, and content is reviewed by senior specialists to ensure the utmost accuracy. More than 500 high-quality illustrations clarify and reinforce concepts. The book also provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout and includes a section on biostatistics in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In addition to its proven value as a resource for exam preparation, the book is also a must-have for practicing physiatrists seeking recertification, and for PM&R instructors helping trainees to prepare for the exam.New to the Third Edition:Thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated to reflect current practice and core knowledge tested on BoardsImproved organization, clarity, and consistencyPresents new chapters/sections on pain management, medical ethics, and ultrasound Key Features:Board'Pearlsî are highlighted with an open-book icon throughout the text to flag key concepts and stress high-yield aspects of each topicModels the table of contents after the topic selection of the AAPMR Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwideAuthored by physicians with special interest and clinical expertise in their respective areas and reviewed by senior specialists in those areasOrganizes information in outline format and by topic for easy reference Includes over 500 illustrations to clarify concepts Provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout Contains a section on biostatistics in physical medicine & rehabilitation Praise for the First Edition: ì... there is no other comparable text in PM&R. The key resource for facts needed to pass boards and useful for those in clinical practice for day to day use as well. - -Doody's Reviews'I congratulate the editors and authors for coming up with such incredible and concise work...I think that this book is a must for all residents undergoing training in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.'-Saudi Medical Journal'Over the years many residents have confronted the problem of what to study for the boards...This elegant volume will finally fulfill this critical void'- From the foreword by Ernest W. Johnson, M.D.

This volume in The SAGE Reference Series on Disability explores issues involving rehabilitation interventions and therapies. It is one of eight volumes in the cross-disciplinary and issues-based series, which incorporates links from varied fields making up Disability Studies as volumes examine topics central to the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. With a balance of history, theory, research, and application, specialists set out the findings and implications of research and practice for others whose current or future work involves the care and/or study of those with disabilities, as well as for the disabled themselves. The presentational style (concise and engaging) emphasizes accessibility. Taken individually, each volume sets out the fundamentals of the topic it addresses, accompanied by compiled data and statistics, recommended further readings, a guide to organizations and associations, and other annotated resources, thus providing the ideal introductory platform and gateway for further study. Taken together, the series represents both a survey of major disability issues and a guide to new directions and trends and contemporary resources in the field as a whole.

Drugie wydanie podręcznika, który uzyskał ogromne uznanie czytelników, zostało poprawione i uzupełnione o najnowsze informacje z zakresu rehabilitacji medycznej. Jego autorami są autorytety w dziedzinie rehabilitacji w Polsce oraz specjaliści mający duże doświadczenie i wiedzę dotyczącą poszczególnych działów rehabilitacji. Książka przeznaczona jest głównie dla lekarzy specjalizujących się w rehabilitacji medycznej, balneologii, a także w innych dziedzinach medycyny. Będzie ona również bardzo pomocna w szkoleniu przeddyplomowym i podyplomowym fizjoterapeutom zajmującym się rahabilitacją. Podręcznik składa się z dwóch tomów. Tom 1 obejmuje niezbędną wiedzę na temat rehabilitacji, podstaw anatomicznych i fizjologicznych rehabilitacji medycznej, oceny klinicznej i funkcjonalnej układów i narządów oraz metod terapeutycznych w rahabilitacji. Tom 2 poświęcony jest zagadnieniom rehabilitacji klinicznej.

As the number of individuals undergoing rehabilitation medicine in a variety of rehabilitation settings increases, more and more patient safety concerns are being raised. Regulatory and accreditation organizations are scrutinizing the safety of patients in both hospital and rehabilitation settings and the general public and payors are demanding that patient safety is at the top of the agenda for institutions providing care. As leaders in the practice of rehabilitation medicine, physiatrists need to be educated on this important topic. The goal of this issue is to provide the reader with a foundation on the topic of patient safety as it applies to the practice of rehabilitation medicine as well as a set of tools that can be used to improve the safety of rehabilitation patients.

Interprofessional Rehabilitation: a Person-Centred Approach is a concise and readable introduction to the principles and practice of a person-centred interprofessional approach to rehabilitation, based upon a firm scientific evidence base. Written by a multi-contributor team of specialists in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology and rehabilitation medicine, this text draws together common themes that cut across the different professional groups and the spectrum of health conditions requiring rehabilitation, and sets out a model of practice that is tailored to the specific needs of the client. Showing interprofessionalism at work in a range of clinical contexts, the book argues that effective rehabilitation is best conducted by well-integrated teams of specialists working in an interdisciplinary way, with the client or patient actively involved in all stages of the process. This book will be essential reading for students preparing for practice in an increasingly interprofessional environment, and will be of interest to any health care practitioner keen to understand how an integrated approach to rehabilitation can benefit their clients.

Please note that this eBook does not include the DVD accompaniment. If you would like to have access to the DVD content, please purchase the print copy of this title. Exercise is integral in the treatment of debilitating conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, back pain, and arthritic conditions. This new book presents succinct summaries of the evidence underpinning the use of exercise as therapy, and highlights through case studies the current challenges and complexities of clinical practice. This highly readable text also includes more than 30 comprehensive clinical cases exploring client presentations in the areas of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological, metabolic and occupational rehabilitation. Clinical Exercise: a case-based approach will appeal to students and practitioners committed to evidence-based and reflective practice. clinical presentations include obesity and overweight, occupational rehabilitation, athletic injuries, and metabolic disorders over 30 case studies – comprehensively presented with summary boxes and discussion questions case studies are presented in the familiar ‘SOAP'clinical note taking format, as well as in engaging narratives appendices include diagnostic and classification criteria, references to guidelines for clinical management, and contraindications for exercise in clinical populations DVD – demonstrations of clinical interviews, physical examinations, exercise assessments, and exercise interventions with ‘real-life'clients

In the 3rd Edition of Pain Procedures in Clinical Practice, Dr. Ted Lennard helps you offer the most effective care to your patients by taking you through the various approaches to pain relief used in physiatry today. In this completely updated, procedure-focused volume, you'll find nearly a decade worth of new developments and techniques supplemented by a comprehensive online video collection of how-to procedures at www.expertconsult.com. You'll also find extensive coverage of injection options for every joint, plus discussions of non-injection-based pain relief options such as neuromuscular ultrasound, alternative medicines, and cryotherapy. Offer your patients today's most advanced pain relief with nearly a decade worth of new developments and techniques, masterfully presented by respected physiatrist Ted Lennard, MD. Make informed treatment decisions and provide effective relief with comprehensive discussions of all of the injection options for every joint. Apply the latest non-injection-based treatments for pain relief including neuromuscular ultrasound, alternative medicines, and cryotherapy. See how to get the best results with a comprehensive video collection of how-to procedures at www.expertconsult.com, and access the complete text and images online.

Informieren Sie sich über alle Facetten der medizinischen Rehabilitation! Gegliedert in die Hauptgebiete der Rehabilitation (onkologisch, neurologisch, orthopädisch etc.), werden alle wichtigen Krankheitsbilder behandelt. Nach einer kurzen Vorstellung der Erkrankung mit den wichtigsten Eckdaten werden die Reha-relevanten Aspekte im Detail dargestellt: Reha-PlanungReha-relevante DiagnostikReha-relevante funktionelle StörungenKomplikationenSpezifische Reha-ZieleSozialmedizinische AspekteNachsorge und ambulante Maßnahmen Weitere Kapitel liefern Spezialwissen für die geriatrische und pädiatrische Reha, für die Schmerztherapie und für Notfällen bzw. Akutsituationen.

Innovations in paediatric rehabilitation engineering can serve as a springboard to education, psychosocial, social, physical and cognitive development for children and youth with disabilities. Instead of providing an overview of rehabilitation engineering, Paediatric Rehabilitation Engineering focuses on the uniqueness of the paediatric subspecialt

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation presents today's best physiatry knowledge and techniques, ideal for the whole rehabilitation team. This trusted reference delivers the proven science and comprehensive guidance you need to offer every patient maximum pain relief and optimal return to function. In this new edition, Dr. Randall L. Braddom covers current developments in interventional injection procedures, the management of chronic pain, integrative medicine, recent changes in the focus of stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, and much more. Access the complete contents online along with 1000 self-assessment questions at www.expertconsult.com.Gain a clear visual understanding of important concepts thanks to 1400 detailed illustrations-1000 in full color. Find and apply the information you need easily with each chapter carefully edited by Dr. Braddom and his associates for consistency, succinctness, and readability. Access the fully searchable text online at www.experconsult.com, as well as 1000 self-assessment questions. Master axial and peripheral joint injections through in-depth coverage of the indications for and limitations of these therapies. Make optimal use of ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment. Get a broader perspective on your field from a new chapter on PM&R in the international community.

Les auteurs présentent une mise au point et revue de la littérature sur la prise en charge aiguë et à long terme des accidents vasculaires cérébraux (AVC). L'ouvrage permet de faire un rappel sur les dernières acquisitions techniques et rééducatives dans la prise en charge de l'AVC. Les auteurs dévéloppent les sujets suivants : Présentation des nouvelles organisations aigue (UNV) et filière d'aval ; Prévention des récidives ; L'apport de l'imagerie cérébrale et de la robotique dans la rééducation ; Les concepts de rééducation de l'hémiplégie (sur l'équilibre, la préhension, la spasticité, les.

Despite the apparently distinct differences between the disciplines of ergonomics and rehabilitation, they deal with the same issues, although at different ends of the spectrum. Keeping this in mind, Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals explores their philosophies and goals, their parallel, divergent, and complementary aspects. It traces the

Optimieren Sie Ihre Gutachten! Der medizinische Gutachter stellt sein Fachwissen Gerichten, Verwaltungen, Versicherungen und anderen Auftraggebern zur Verfügung. Dies verlangt gewisse Grundkenntnisse hinsichtlich der Aufgabenstellung. Auf Grundlage des erfolgreichen Loseblattwerkes liegt nun in aktualisierter und übersichtlicher Form ein Grundlagenwerk zum Thema vor: Rechtsgrundlagen und Aufgaben der Begutachtung; Nach Organen gegliedert werden gutachterlich relevante Fragen von medizinischen Experten dargestellt. Soweit möglich sind alle Kapitel nach gutachterlichen Gesichtspunkten einheitlich strukturiert. Für jeden ärztlichen Gutachter, der über den „Tellerrand'seines Fachgebietes hinaus schauen will: sowohl für den Anfänger als auch für den Experten – ebenso ideal für Auftraggeber von Gutachten als „Nachschlagewerk'hinsichtlich der medizinischen Grundlagen der Begutachtung. Plus: Bewertung nach Sozialrecht, Prognose, Risikobeurteilung und Verbesserung durch Rehabilitation!

Die klassischen und neue Techniken der Manuellen Therapie werden in der konkreten Anwendung gezeigt, problembezogen und mit anderen physiotherapeutischen Verfahren kombiniert, z.B. der Medizinischen Trainingstherapie.'Von Kopf bis Fuß': Behandlungsschemata für alle Körperregionen leiten Sie an, Patienten individuell vom ersten Tag des Auftretens ihrer Beschwerden bis zum erfolgreichen Abschluss der Rehabilitation therapeutisch zu begleiten. Ernährungshinweise und Eigenübungsprogramme für Zuhause gehören zum umfassenden Konzept. Eine Besonderheit sind die Erläuterungen zu Indikationen und Anwendung von Injektionstechniken zur Lokalanästhesie als ergänzender schmerztherapeutischer Medikation. Die Pluspunkte des 2bändigen Werks: - konkrete Kriterien und Entscheidungshilfen für die Befundung und den daraus abgeleiteten Behandlungsplan; - klare Schritt-für-Schritt-Handlungsanleitungen, mit Farbfotos und -grafiken veranschaulicht; - eine Kurzeinführung in die Pharmakologie und ihre sinnvolle Kombination mit den physiotherapeutischen Maßnahmen.

This book is designed as a companion text for the variety of support workers in the field of rehabilitation. It recognises the diversity of roles and array of training and education options; formal routes such as S/NVQ and schemes which are tailored to an individual workplace. Therefore the focus of the book is simply to provide an accessible introduction to rehabilitating the patient, no matter what discipline or service leads this activity. Enabling Independence provides practical information by reflecting different approaches to assisting with rehabilitation. The first section introduces th.

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Prepares residents for Part I and Part II of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certification with major focus on board-related material giving a synopsis of up-to-date PM & R orthopedic, neurologic, and general medical information.

Life Care Planning and Case Management Handbook, Second Edition brings together the many concepts, beliefs, and procedures regarding life care plans into one state-of-the-art publication. This second edition of a bestseller is focused on prioritizing and managing the spectrum of services for people with serious medical problems and their families.<

Pain is a common symptom of many diseases and is often referred for a physical medicine and rehabilitation consultation. Despite the availability of information on the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of acute musculoskeletal pain, chronic pain still remains an unsolved problem for many patients. Pathophysiology in these patients often remains obscure, assessment difficult, and management frustrating.These issues become magnified when pain, acute or chronic, complicates a primary disabling disease such as spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident or multiple sclerosis. To date, the physiatric management of these complex syndromes has not been dealt with in a comprehensive fashion, especially with regard to the relationship of pain, functional status, and quality of life in these patients. Pain Management in Rehabilitation provides a single source that synthesizes information about the diagnosis and management of various pain syndromes in patients with primary disabling diseases. It discusses pain as it relates to various disease processes from the perspective of both rehabilitation specialists and primary care providers. It describes pain syndromes, their assessment and management, in some of the most common impairments seen in a rehabilitation setting. Relevant literature is reviewed, with emphasis on assessment and physiatric management. This valuable text is an unparalleled guide to the successful management of pain in persons with a primary disabling disease, with the goal of preventing physiological and functional decline and the improvement of functional abilities, which in turn lead to enhanced psychosocial functioning and quality of life.

This volume informs physical therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation technologists about the devices that are available today and provides important background information on these devices. Nationally recognized leaders in rehabilitation technology service delivery share their practical expertise. Each chapter provides sources--suggested readings and professional organizations--for further information on each topic. This volume will be useful in the future in giving professionals a method for seeing where new devices fit into the spectrum of assistive technology.

A survey of the main behavioural characteristics or symptoms of aphasia, which presents a series of essays on the history and current developments in this field of neuropsychological research. Contributors discuss recovery, rehabilitation and other contemporary issues.