The "Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation" is a unique, practical, clinical guide that focuses on the problems and management issues of patients with acute and chronic impairments. Though intended primarily as a guide in the acute inpatient setting, many areas present information that is applicable for the outpatient setting. Major sections include the Physiatric Examination, The Rehabilitation Patient, Issues in the Rehabilitation Patient, and Therapeutic Interventions.
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I Medical Rehabilitation A. Stroke B. Traumatic Brain Injury C. Spinal cord Injury D. Neuromuscular E. Arthroplasties/Orthopedic F. Amputations G. Burns II Medical Considerations in the Rehabilitation Population A. Bowel Dysfunction B. Bladder Dysfunction C. Spasticity D. Deconditioning/Immobility E. Deep Venous Thromboses F. Skin Care III Therapeutic Interventions A. Procedures B. Modalities C. Orthotics and Prosthetics IV Pharmacology A. Pain Medicine 1. NSAIDs 2. Narcotics 3. TCA, stabilizer, etc B. Sleeping C. Benzodiazepines D. Antidepressants E. Anticonvulsants F. Stimulants/Arousability V Appendices
