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therapy focuses on the evaluation, management, and prevention of disorders of human motion. Physical ... therapists (PTs) are important members of the rehab (rehabilitation) team. They evaluate and provide ... rehabilitation;rehab;physical therapist;p01171

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong ... ALL;BALLT4

hospital or treatment center for rehabilitation. Spinal Cord Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation ... After the injury is stable, supportive care and rehabilitation (rehab) are the goals. Supportive care ... 85321;spinal cord injury: treatment and rehabilitation;spinal cord injury treatment;spinal cord ... injury rehabilitation;treatment and rehab, spinal cord injury

ligaments. Things to Remember Start RICE as soon as you can after the injury. In all but mild ... An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries. It occurs when your foot turns in on ... ankle sprain; ankle pain; ankle injury; orthopedics

A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs. Rehabilitation for Stroke What is ... stroke rehabilitation? Stroke rehab (rehabilitation) helps you regain as much independence and quality ... stroke;brain attack;effects of stroke;damage from stroke;right hemisphere stroke;left hemisphere ... stroke;stroke effects;brain damage;brain stem strokes;ischemic stroke;hemorrhagic stroke;stroke-in

, splints, physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, or oral medicine doesn’t relieve your pain ... Injecting cortisone can relieve pain for anything from a sports injury to arthritis. Cortisone

identify and treat an injury, provide rehabilitation, or help prevent more damage to the musculoskeletal ... the American Board of Pediatrics. Physical therapist Physical therapy focuses on the neuromuscular

some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Acute Spinal Cord Injury Alzheimer's Disease ... Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Ataxia Bell's Palsy Brain Tumors Cerebral ... neurological disorder, acute spinal cord injury, alzheimers disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... , als, bells palsy, brain tumors, epilepsy, seizure, guillain barré syndrome, headache, muscular

. Occupational therapy can help people with conditions such as: Stroke Dementia Brain injury ... Occupational therapy is a type of rehabilitation therapy that helps older adults do daily tasks ... Occupational Therapy;OT;rehabilitation;OT assistant;OT aide;625

Car accidents, falls, and other injuries are a common cause of acute spinal cord injury. Acute ... Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) What is an acute spinal cord injury? Your spine is made of many bones

*Brain Aneurysm Surg Hosp Recovery ... worked and will decide whether you need rehabilitation. Surgery for a Brain Aneurysm ... your response to treatment and therapy. Your healthcare team will monitor how well treatment has ... 83274;surgery for a brain aneurysm, hospital recovery;brain aneurysm surgery, hospital recovery;aneurysm surgery, brain, hospital recovery

*Venous Thrombolytic Therapy ... certain problems before, such as a stroke, head injury, or bleeding in your brain. Tests will likely ... any site that the clot-busting medicine may have reached (Note: If bleeding happens in the brain ... 41271;venous thrombolytic therapy

Heel raises can help rehabilitate your knee. Knee Rehabilitation: Heel Raise After you regain ... results, warm up and stretch before starting. If your injury is recent, wait until swelling and pain ... 89873;ACL rehabilitation acl;knee rehabilitation;heel raise;acl therapy;acl exercise;knee therapy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects how the brain and muscles ... . Cerebral Palsy in Children What is cerebral palsy in children? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a brain

procedure. That’s because rehabilitation after surgery typically involves six months of intense therapy ... knee. This video discusses how the knee works and what you should do if you sustain an ACL injury ... anterior cruciate ligament; tear; ACL; knee injury; kneecap; meniscus; ACL injuries; torn ACL; orthopedics; orthopedic; orthopaedics; orthopaedic;

Detailed information on physical medicine and rehabilitation Topic Index Overview of ... Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) PM&R Treatment Team Specialized Areas of ... treatment team, rehabilitation facility, acquired brain injury, arthritis, burns, chronic obstructive ... , osteoporosis, amputation, repetitive motion injury, sports injury, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary

*Brain Cancer Rehab Ch ... , your child may have trouble talking, walking normally, or swallowing. Rehabilitation therapy can ... . Rehabilitation for a Child with a Brain Tumor Bringing home your child after treatment for a ... brain tumor;cancer treatment;rehabilitation;occupational therapy;physical therapy;psychology;cognitive training;speech-language pathology;17830-1

, such as traumatic brain injury What are the symptoms of vestibular balance disorders? The ... include inner ear problems, medicines, infections, and traumatic brain injury. These disorders can

Brain tumors may affect how you think, reason, and remember. Many people with brain tumors ... also have problems with concentration, language skills, and memory. Brain Tumors: Coping with ... brain tumors;cognitive effects of brain tumors;cognitive rehabilitation and brain tumors;18064-1

have a stroke or a brain injury are tested for aphasia. A speech-language therapist will work ... stroke or a brain injury are tested for aphasia. An expert trained in speech rehab (speech-language