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This book explores the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities and therapeutic procedures commonly used by physical therapy providers for the treatment of neurological and musculoskeletal disabilities. Current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that have been developed for the treatment of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions will be discussed. Useful supplemental information has been provided in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5. This material outlines common injections and modalities administered by physicians as well as medications frequently prescribed by physicians. Although ...

Proprioceptive training is integral to nearly all daily life functions. An injury whether due to repetitive stress, disease or soft tissue damage affects proprioception. Proprioception affects work, sports, and household and leisure activities, so it is paramount to have a thorough knowledge of the current research on proprioceptive training. Such a framework lends itself to designing treatment plans that increase patient lifestyle satisfaction while improving clinical outcomes.

Course Description This book was developed to help facilities put in place a stroke rehabilitation protocol that is evidence-based, designed to achieve maximum functionality, and aimed at improving patient quality of life. This book will guide clinicians in determining the best interventions for their patients, better stratifying stroke patients, reducing readmission, and optimizing healthcare utilization. The primary goals of rehabilitation are to prevent complications, minimize impairments, maximize function, and prevent stroke recurrence. Early assessment and intervention are critical to...

Course Description Proper wrist and hand function is integral to nearly all daily life functions. An injury—whether due to repetitive stress, disease, or soft-tissue damage—makes work, sports, household, or leisure activities both stressful and painful. The care of the hand and upper extremities has long been a challenge to physicians and therapists, and, in order to restore function and mobility, it is of paramount importance to have a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the wrist and hand. This relational understanding allows the therapist or clinician to comprehend ...

You have probably heard that water offers a unique therapeutic environment which can be harnessed to permit activities that are unachievable on land. Aquatic therapy seems to be “all the rage” these days. It is diffi cult to know exactly how often aquatic therapy is being used overall, but we do have a clear picture of how often it is billed under Medicare outpatients claims. Aquatic therapy is listed as the 14th most frequent outpatient therapy code billed through Medicare (CMS, 2013). In short, aquatic therapy represents just under 1% of all Medicare Part B codes billed by private ...

Injuries to the peripheral nervous system often result in significant deterioration of the regular activities. Many of the peripheral nerve injuries in the upper extremity are commonly associated with altered shoulder postures and functional imbalance in the arm, forearm and hand. It is essential to know about the basics of the nervous system, the neuropathology, the transmission of pain and movement dysfunction before initiating nerve mobilization procedure.

Approximately 730,000 first-ever strokes occur in the United States each year. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and in most Western countries. However, approximately 80-90% of patients survive their stroke, often with substantial motor dysfunction that compromises the ability to perform valued activities. Stroke is the most frequent cause of permanent disability in adults worldwide.