Pediatric Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America


Book Description

Children with disabilities represent a unique population within pediatrics. Pediatric rehabilitation focuses on maximizing the function and enhancing the lives of children with a wide range of conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke, brain injury, genetic abnormalities and other developmental disabilities.







Pediatric Rehabilitation, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. - Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including what is pediatric rehabilitation medicine: medical home neighbors; cancer survivorship in children; early diagnosis of cerebral palsy; promoting adaptive sports for children; chronic pain in children: interdisciplinary management; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric rehabilitation, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Disorders of Consciousness, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sunil Kothari and Bei Zhang bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Disorders of Consciousness. The past few years have seen many developments throughout the entire field of disorders of consciousness, from neuroanatomy to the release of several clinical practice guidelines. In this issue, top experts in the field discuss key topics that bring you up to date with many of these changes. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of disorders of consciousness; disorders of consciousness in the acute care setting; assessment of consciousness: behavioral evaluation; assessment of consciousness: technological modalities; ethical considerations; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on disorders of consciousness, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Spinal Cord Injury, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America E-Book


Book Description

This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs. John L. Lin, will discuss a number of important topics around Spinal Cord Injury. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: Updates for the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury, Approaching Prognosis for Recovery after SCI, Cognitive Dysfunction in Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Pain: updated for the 21st century, Pulmonary management in patients with spinal cord injury, Therapeutic interventions to improve mobility with spinal cord injury related upper motor neuron syndromes, Neurogenic bowel management using trans-anal irrigation by persons with spinal cord injury, Heterotopic Ossification: beyond etidronate, Orthopedic Surgical Management of Upper Extremity Dysfunctions in Pediatric Populations with Spinal Cord injury, and Vocational Rehab and employment after spinal cord injury, among others.







Burn Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editor Dr. Karen Kowalske brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Burn Rehabilitation. Top experts in PM&R discuss key topics such as inpatient rehabilitation; hand burns; exercise; pediatrics and geriatrics; psychological issues; outcomes; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including acute care of burns; early mobilization; hypertrophic scar; neuromuscular complications; reconstruction; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on burn rehabilitation, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Telerehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Eapen Blessen and David Cifu, will discuss a number of important topics related to Polio. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics covered in the issue will cover the following, in relation to Telerehabiliation: spinal cord injury, amputee rehabiliation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, pain management, MS/ALS, pediatric care, geriatric care, wound management, persons with disabilities, postoperative orthopedic care, telewellness, logistics of telerehab and innovative approaches to delivering therapy.




Rehabilitation in Developing Countries,An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America


Book Description

Guest edited by Dr. Joseph Jacob, this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics will discuss “Rehabilitation in Developing Countries, with a foreword written by Dr. Wouter deGroote. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Santos Martinez of the Campbell Clinic. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to: Epidemiology of Disability, Community Based Rehabilitation in Developing Countries, Rehabilitation in Disaster Relief, Rehabilitation in Latin America, Rehabilitation in Africa, Rehabilitation in China, Rehabilitation in Nepal, Rehabilitation in Bangladesh, Rehabilitation in Malaysia, Rehabilitation in South India, Rehabilitation Technology for Developing Countries, and Facilitators and Barriers to The Rehabilitation Workforce, among others.




Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue will focus on traumatic brain injury and will include articles on the following: Pathophysiology of TBI; Acute Management of Moderate-Severe TBI; Disorder of Consciousness; Rehabilitation of Moderate-Severe TBI; Acute Diagnosis and Management of Concussion; Rehabilitation of Persistent Symptoms after Concussion Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy; Unique Aspect of TBI in the Military and Veteran; and many more!