Complementary and alternative medicine education in the United States, China, and Taiwan.

abstract：:This article reviews the causes of stroke and emphasizes the underlying vascular pathology. The risk factors associated with the pathologic processes are examined, with emphasis on the beneficial impact on stroke risk through the risk factor modification. Risk factor modification is a powerful tool in stroke preventio...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Gress DR,Singh V

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The following guideline covers a wide array of shoulder conditions seen in the workers' compensation, as well as the nonworkers' compensation, population. The guideline is intended to help establish work relatedness and aid in making the diagnosis of shoulder injuries and degenerative conditions. It also provides a no...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Codsi M,Howe CR

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Painful conditions affect a significant population in the United States. As the scientific understanding of the benefits and harms of opioid therapy has evolved, so too has the application of prescription opioid therapy for the treatment of pain. The rapid increase in the use of prescription and illicit opioids over t...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Babington JR,Matthews M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ambulation requires significant motor coordination. Because of inherent differences in body proportions, level of coordination, motivation, and other factors, each individual gait pattern is unique. However, despite the existence of these individual differences that contribute to each person's own unique walking style...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Vachranukunkiet T,Esquenazi A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spasticity is a major physical complication of many neurologic and traumatic conditions of the brain and spine and can lead to muscle contracture, joint stiffness, reduced range of movement, skin breakdown, and pain. The management of spasticity includes a range of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, oft...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Ambrose AF,Verghese T,Dohle C,Russo J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding poststroke upper limb impairment is essential to planning therapeutic efforts to restore function. However, determining which upper limb impairment to treat and how is complex because the impairments are not static and multiple impairments may be present simultaneously. How impairments contribute to uppe...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Raghavan P

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative management of the lower extremity amputation continues to evolve as a crucial first step in amputee rehabilitation. Although the major goals of early rehabilitation remain fairly constant, external forces continually pressure the rehabilitation team to complete these goals within shorter time frames. The...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Goldberg T

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elderly people have several characteristics that make them unique. They have several factors such as environmental factors and demographic factors such as age, sex, socioeconomic level, and schooling, which contribute to these differences being accentuated. As one ages, these various organic and systemic features are ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Pesante-Pinto JL

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expert opinion on life expectancy must make reasonable factual assumptions, which entails finding a proper group to which the individual being assessed will be compared, as well as use of appropriate and reliable technical methods. Reasonable judgment should be exercised in the selection of the studies employed. A sch...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Vachon PJ,Sestier F

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focal entrapment neuropathies in the foot, as compared to those of the hand, represent a daunting diagnostic challenge to many electromyographers. This article emphasizes an understanding of the anatomy of the foot as a fundamental key to its electrodiagnostic evaluation. The anatomic course of specific nerves will be...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Park TA,Del Toro DR

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fatigue is common in neuromuscular disease and it may affect quality of life; however, it has not been adequately studied. We can approach fatigue in neuromuscular diseases systematically. Questionnaires are used to assess subjective or experienced fatigue, and with the wide availability of the Internet, many patients...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Lou JS

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:EBP is not a new concept. To practice using the newest and best research evidence, clinicians must have the knowledge and skills to find and appraise the quality of the evidence. This process starts with the formulation of a focused question, followed by an effective search for the best evidence, critical appraisal of...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： O'Donnell ME,Roxborough L

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review covers the rationale, mechanisms, and availability of commercially available virtual environment-based interventions for stroke rehabilitation. It describes interventions for motor, speech, cognitive, and sensory dysfunction. Also discussed are the important features and mechanisms that allow virtual envir...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Fu MJ,Knutson JS,Chae J

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common median nerve compression syndrome and the most common peripheral mononeuropathy. The clinical syndrome is diagnosed by history and physical examination. Electrodiagnostic testing is the objective method used to measure median nerve dysfunction at the wrist and confirm the clini...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Sucher BM,Schreiber AL

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Baseball players place significant stress across their shoulders and elbows during the throwing motion, causing unique patterns of injuries in the overhead throwing athlete. Specific nerve injuries include suprascapular neuropathy, quadrilateral space syndrome, and cubital tunnel syndrome. Nonoperative treatment inclu...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Cummins CA,Schneider DS

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volleyball has become one of the world's most popular participatory sports in recent years. There are many dynamic skills and movements needed to play the game. As a result, many overuse and traumatic injuries to the extremities and back may occur. This article addresses the history of the sport and its terminology. C...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Schutz LK

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle injury triggers a sequence of events that begin with a host inflammatory response that is followed by muscle fiber regeneration and new collagen synthesis. The inflammatory response involves at least three types of cells, including neutrophils, ED1+ macrophages, and ED2+ macrophages. A host of growth factors an...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Best TM,Hunter KD

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complementary movement therapies have been developed by individuals trained in a variety of disciplines. Movement therapies involve the body, mind, and spirit, and therefore the most informed opinion and recommendations come from personal experience. This article explores nine of the more popular Western movement ther...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Cotter AC

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain is one of the most common, severe, and treatment-resistant complications that follows SCI. Recent years have seen a surge of research on methods for assessing and treating spinal cord injury pain. In this article, pain after SCI is reviewed in terms of nature, scope, assessment techniques, and treatment strategie...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Ullrich PM

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These cases represent individuals who feel they have a severe impairment and are "disabled." They have been labeled with fibromyalgia. They are truly distressed. Their symptoms, their courses, are more chronic and refractory than those of medically ill patients, and they are high users of medical services, laboratory ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Wolfe CV

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relevance of cancer rehabilitation as a public health issue grows steadily as cancer incidence, survival, and mean patient age increase. Reported rates of physical impairment and disability are already high, prior to the anticipated influx of aged cancer survivors. Despite the high prevalence of cancer-related dis...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Cheville AL,Mustian K,Winters-Stone K,Zucker DS,Gamble GL,Alfano CM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthopedic conditions are common in adults with cerebral palsy (CP). Although CP is argued to be a nonprogressive condition of the brain, the musculoskeletal components tend to worsen and deteriorate over time leading to chronic pain, function limitation, and a decline in mobility. Orthopedic care of adults with CP ha...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Lomax MR,Shrader MW

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals experience multiple changes as a result of amputation. These changes not only are physical in nature but also may include psychological, financial, and comfort changes across the spectrum of an individual's life. It is important to assess the emotional responses that an individual may experience postsurger...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Belon HP,Vigoda DF

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neck pain should not, and must not, be confused with cervical radicular pain. Equating the two conditions, or confusing them, results in misdiagnosis, inappropriate investigations, and inappropriate treatment that is destined to fail. So critical is the difference that pedagogically it is unwise to include the two top...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Bogduk N

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic pelvic pain can result from various intra- and extra-pelvic etiologies. Although patient history and physical examination may narrow the differential diagnosis, frequently, the different etiologies have overlapping presentations. Imaging examinations such as US and/or MR imaging may help delineate the cause of...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Khatri G,Khan A,Raval G,Chhabra A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prosthetic socket must act as a customized connection between the residual limb's surrounding tissues and the prosthetic components. The socket must be designed to control weight bearing, suspension, and ambulation stability. When making a below-the-knee socket, the prosthetist attempts to maximize loading and min...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Edwards ML

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review by a 10-member panel of experts in surgical prehabilitation addresses processes that may improve oncologic care. Surgical prehabilitation is the process on the continuum of care that occurs between the time of cancer diagnosis and the beginning of surgical treatment. The panel focused on the current state-...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Carli F,Silver JK,Feldman LS,McKee A,Gilman S,Gillis C,Scheede-Bergdahl C,Gamsa A,Stout N,Hirsch B

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of equipment capable of performing SEPs, MEPs, and EMG in a multiplexed manner and in a timely fashion brings a new level of monitoring that far exceeds the previous basic monitoring done with SEPs only. Whether this more comprehensive monitoring will result in greater protection of the nervous system await...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Slimp JC

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Care and treatment of female runners will improve as further knowledge regarding the unique factors that affect them becomes available. For care and treatment to be their most effective, current and recent information needs to be disseminated among health care providers, coaches, teachers, school administrators, and p...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Prather H,Hunt D

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating, progressive motor neuron disorder that poses a myriad of clinical problems. Patients who have ALS are best cared for in a multidisciplinary fashion, with involvement of clinicians from various specialties, including neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Mayadev AS,Weiss MD,Distad BJ,Krivickas LS,Carter GT

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00