Geriatric rehabilitation. 3. Physical medicine and rehabilitation interventions for common disabling disorders.

Arch Phys Med Rehabil

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northlake Rehabilitation Professionals, Hammond, LA 70403, USA.

Published: July 2004

AI Article Synopsis

  • This self-directed learning module covers interventions in physical medicine and rehabilitation for common disabilities in older adults, specifically within the context of geriatric rehabilitation.
  • It serves as a guide for both practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as geriatric medicine.
  • The article emphasizes PM and R interventions for a range of conditions, including arthritis, fractures, cardiovascular issues, and neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease and stroke.

Article Abstract

Unlabelled: This self-directed learning module highlights physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM and R) interventions for common disorders that cause disability in older adults. It is part of the study guide on geriatric rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in PM and R and geriatric medicine. This article specifically focuses on PM and R interventions for arthritides, fractures, cardiovascular disorders, peripheral vascular disease, amputations, pulmonary disorders, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathies, and diabetic complications.

Overall Article Objective: To summarize the physical medicine and rehabilitation interventions for commonly disabling conditions of older adults.

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