Bookeditor-in-chief, David X. Cifu ; associate editors, Blessen C. Eapen [and five others].
Summary: "Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advances and technologies, Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 6th Edition, remains the market leader in the field of PM&R. For more than 20 years, this bestselling reference has been the go-to resource for the entire rehabilitation team, providing in-depth coverage of essential core principles along with the latest research, technologies, and procedures that enhance patient care and facilitate optimal return to function. In this edition, lead editor Dr. David X. Cifu and his team of expert associate editors and contributing authors employ a more succinct format that emphasizes need-to-know material, incorporating new key summary features, including high-yield information and study sheets for problem-based learning"--Publisher's description.
Contents:
The physiatric history and physical examination
Examination of the pediatric patient
Rehabilitation of swallowing disorders
Psychological assessment and intervention in rehabilitation
Practical aspects of impairment rating and disability determination
Occupational medicine and vocational rehabilitation
Quality and outcome measures for medical rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic medicine
Rehabilitation and prosthetic restoration in upper limb amputation
Lower limb amputation and gait
Upper limb orthotic devices
Lower limb orthoses
Spinal orthoses
Wheelchairs and seating systems
Therapeutic exercise
Manipulation, traction, and massage
Physical agent modalities
Integrative medicine in rehabilitation
Assistive technology and environmental control devices
Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
Neurogenic bowel : dysfunction and rehabilitation
Sexual dysfunction and disability
Spasticity
Prevention and management of chronic wounds
Vascular diseases
Burns
Acute medical conditions: cardiopulmonary disease, medical frailty, and renal failure
Chronic medical conditions: : pulmonary disease, organ transplantation, and diabetes
Cancer rehabilitation
Geriatrics
Rheumatologic rehabilitation
Common neck problems
Low back disorders
Osteoporosis
Upper limb pain and dysfunction
Lower limb pain and dysfunction a
Chronic pain
Pelvic floor disorders
Sports medicine and adaptive sports
Motor neuron diseases
Neuropathies
Myopathic disorders
Traumatic brain injury
Stroke rehabilitation
Degenerative movement disorders of the central nervous system
Multiple sclerosis
Cerebral palsy
Myelomeningocele and other spinal dysraphisms
Spinal cord injury
Auditory, vestibular, and visual impairments.