Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Conceptualizing a Treatment Plan and Establishing Meaningful Goals.

abstract：:The impact of musculoskeletal diseases on the overall function and well-being of a person with spinal cord injury (SCI) cannot be overstated. Even relatively minor musculoskeletal problems can lead to significant secondary disabilities and new societal limitations. This article reviews common musculoskeletal problems ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Goldstein B

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews and summarizes the literature on patient safety issues in the rehabilitation of adults with an amputation. Safety issues in the following areas are discussed; the prosthesis, falls, wound care, pain, and treatment of complex patients. Specific recommendations for further research and implementatio...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Latlief G,Elnitsky C,Hart-Hughes S,Phillips SL,Adams-Koss L,Kent R,Highsmith MJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conservative management of low back pain includes the use of lumbar epidural steroid injections, which have become increasingly more popular in the last 20 years. The body of literature regarding the efficacy of these injections is vast, conflicting, and difficult to summarize. This article reviews the updated evidenc...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Rho ME,Tang CT

更新日期：2011-02-01 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：:Neuromuscular ultrasonography can be used both descriptively and quantitatively in the evaluation of patients with neuromuscular disorders. This article reviews the quantitative use of this technology, particularly measurements of the size and echogenicity of nerve and muscle, as a tool for assessing the severity, pro...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Mayans D,Cartwright MS,Walker FO

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although basic research has revealed many mechanisms involved in the repair or elimination of damaged neurons, turning these mechanisms into clinically useful neuroprotective interventions is a slow process. Numerous neurotrophic factors seem to mediate neuronal repair and viability, but because the neurotrophic facto...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Richardson JS

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review of traumatic brain injury encompasses its impact on society, pathophysiology, and rehabilitative management. Topics include mild traumatic brain injury, outcomes, prognosis, cognitive rehabilitation, behavioral management, and neurologic and medical complications. Emphasis is placed on clinically relevant ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Crooks CY,Zumsteg JM,Bell KR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article offers conservative treatment strategies for patients suffering from musculoskeletal causes of neck pain. Basic pharmacology is reviewed, including that of opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, adjuvants, and topical analgesics. Moreover, indications for therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Pangarkar S,Lee PC

更新日期：2011-08-01 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

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：:Every examination of disability among children must first grapple with definition of disability. The challenges to identifying disability among children involve not only determining the appropriate paradigm for defining disability, but also applying that paradigm to children in a meaningful way. This discussion of the...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Mudrick NR

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrodiagnosis can classify hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies (HMSN) into two basic types: primarily demyelinating with secondary axonal loss and primarily axonal. For the most part, the various forms of HMSN show uniform symmetric nerve conduction slowing, in contrast to acquired neuropathies, which may be ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Carter GT,England JD,Hecht TW,Han JJ,Weydt P,Chance PF

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：:It is beneficial for both worker and employer for the worker to return to work (RTW) as early as possible after an illness, injury, or prolonged absence. Because employers are ultimately responsible for the RTW decision, a medical RTW assessment is commonly required to assure that the worker is medically able to and p...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Soo Hoo ER

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the lead of Washington state and passage of the Lystedt Law in 2009, all states now have sports concussion laws designed to help protect youth athletes. This article examines the 3 basic tenets of youth sports concussion laws, challenges in implementation of state laws, and the first measures of success. Som...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Concannon LG

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual dysfunctions and symptoms are commonly experienced after even mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) despite excellent visual acuity. All individuals who have experienced a TBI/concussion should be screened for vision symptoms and visual dysfunction. A TBI-specific eye examination is necessary to identify the visual...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Fox SM,Koons P,Dang SH

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many inherent difficulties in the collection of epidemiologic ski data, but important trends have been identified. Further investigation into controllable risk factors is currently in progress in an attempt to reduce injury incidence, along with prophylactic strength training and conditioning programs. A com...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Laskowski ER

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence supporting the use of specific physical agents in the management of chronic pain conditions is not definitive; it is largely incomplete and sometimes contradictory. However, the use of agents in chronic pain management programs is common. Within the broad use of physical agents, they are rarely the sole modal...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Allen RJ

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article focuses on the role of pain and fatigue in aging people who have physical impairments and provides a brief summary of definitions, descriptions, and classifications of pain and fatigue; implications of these secondary conditions on the health and functioning; multidisciplinary assessment and treatment opt...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Widerström-Noga E,Finlayson ML

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:Imaging sports injuries is challenging, interesting, and evolving. The use of imaging and its various modalities depends on the clinicians' and radiologists' comfort and facility with those modalities, with the clinician playing the pivotal role. Imaging can be used to make diagnoses, define prognoses, influence treat...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Mintz DN

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries to the hip and pelvis are the least common of lower extremity injuries in youth sports, but include many of the more serious conditions. This article describes the bone and soft-tissue conditions of the hip and pelvis that may present to health care providers caring for the pediatric and adolescent sporting p...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Waite BL,Krabak BJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To be accurate with chronic pain assessment, the medical examiner should be alert to specific diagnoses in addition to global markers of decreased function associated with chronic pain, such as disability and depression. The key to accurate assessment is to avoid making assumptions before doing a complete history and ...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Seroussi R

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

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：:Walking confers numerous health benefits, particularly for middle-aged and older patients with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Nevertheless, it brings a risk of injurious falls, especially among populations with diabetes and metabolic syndrome-related distal neuromuscular decline and frank neuropathy. Those who stand...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Hearn SL,Richardson JK

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sports and recreational activities are associated with a variety of injuries. Although many of these injuries are musculoskeletal in nature, both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system are at risk for injury as well. This article examines the incidence of nervous system injuries in particular spo...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Toth C

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has briefly highlighted the area of sport psychology as it relates to performance psychology skills (mental training), including a historical overview and current topics overview. The use of mental training skills may be of interest to the practicing physical medicine and rehabilitation professional in th...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Carr CM

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：:In this chapter we touched on a wide variety of unique musculoskeletal conditions in the musician and dancer. We outlined generalized methods of evaluation that stress the importance of the interdisciplinary approach in this highly specialized patient population and stressed the importance of specific involvement of t...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Hansen PA,Reed K

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the growing number of female athletes, an increase is occurring in the number of sports-related injuries, which can cause physical, psychological, academic, and financial suffering. Female athletes are reported to be two to eight times more likely to sustain an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than male at...

journal_title：Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America

authors： Giugliano DN,Solomon JL

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00