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.
Robotics and VR systems are uniquely suited to provide functional assistance with mobility and activities of daily living, especially for patients with motor and sensory disorders of the central nervous system, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. Compiling both current knowledge and key challenges of robotic rehabilitation in one convenient text, Robotics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow resource on robotic and VR systems in all areas of medical rehabilitation.Â
In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editor Dr. Thomas (Quin) Throckmorton brings his considerable expertise to Shoulder Rehabilitation. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as shoulder impingement syndrome; non-operative treatment of rotator cuff tears; post-operative rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair; non-operative treatment of the biceps-labral complex; post-operative rehabilitation after SLAP repair; and more.Â
In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Michael Khadavi and Luga Podesta bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Orthobiologics. Use and research surrounding naturally derived substances that are used to help heal and repair orthopedic injuries are expanding rapidly. In this issue, top experts discuss the most up-to-date uses of orthobiologics in the rehabilitation setting.Â
In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Xiaohua Zhou and Cassandra Renfro bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Wound and Skin Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as non-operative and operative management of diabetic foot ulceration; advanced burn management; emerging technology in the wound management field; establishment of a comprehensive wound care team; wound care and nutrition; and more.Â
In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editor Dr. Elizabeth Bradley brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Functional Medicine. Functional medicine offers a holistic, patient-centered approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. It encourages patients to take an active role in their health and physicians to look beyond the symptoms at the larger picture. In this issue, top experts provide state-of-the-art coverage of a wide variety of topics, including food sensitivities, mold and chronic diseases, frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM); community outreach and functional medicine, and more.Â
The only review book currently available in this complex field, Spinal Cord Injury: Board Review focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries and dysfunction. Focused, high-yield content prepares you for success on exams and in practice, with up-to-date coverage of related injury assessment and management, acute and preventive medical care, common complications, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications—all equipping you to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with patients of all ages on a lifelong basis. Edited and written by seasoned authors and physicians in PM&R, this unique review tool is ideal for residents, fellows, and practitioners studying or working in the field and preparing to take the spinal cord injury medicine exam.Â