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The World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1992 defined a learning disability as ‘‘a condition of arrested or inco ...ed by Valuing People, the 2001 White Paper report on the health and social care of people with learning disabilities.<ref name="DOH">Department of health.

...4 May 2017).</ref>. [http://www.physio-pedia.com/Stroke Stroke] occurring in this region of the brainstem often leads to a variety of impairments, and p ...d in 1808 by Gaspard Vieusseux. However, a more detailed description given in 1895 by Adolf Wallenberg highlighted this condition as an infarction of the

...of impaired body functions. These include functions of the bladder, bowel, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. As well as this, social and personal factors, * Initial medical care and rehabilitation are focused on minimising additional neurological damage

...laced persons next to an active conflict zone or a safe third country, the multiple and complex health problems of displaced persons are becoming a big challen ...Dec;3(1):1-2.</ref> Studies indicate a high prevalence of persistent pain in torture survivors, with an overall incidence of up to 83%.<ref>Olsen DR, Mo

...an C, Fuller K. Chapter 3: Pain Types and Viscerogenic&nbsp;Pain Patterns. In:DifferentialDiagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. 5th ...me changes. The physical therapist should carefully document these changes in order to recognize discrepancies.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

...ten a diagnostic enigma. The challenge is to make an appropriate diagnosis in a timely fashion without exposing the child to unnecessary diagnostic studi ...tation professionals can differentiate between different causes of limping in children and know when to refer to medical colleagues.

...stic pain]]. <ref>International Association for the Study of Pain - What's in a Name for Chronic Pain? “Nociplastic pain” was officially adopted by I ...the population, causing it to be the most common musculoskeletal disorder in the U.S. It mainly effects women (90%) more often than men. Symptoms typic

...ent per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services standards. Improvements in bed mobility, transfers, gait, upper and lower body dressing, selfcare, ran ...mes in this case support further investigation for physical rehabilitation in NMO patients.

* Key types of headaches and causes of dizziness that may be encountered in clinical practice ...aged 22-55 years.<ref name=":3">Burstein R, Noseda R, Borsook D. Migraine: multiple processes, complex pathophysiology. J Neurosci. 2015;35(17):6619-6629. </re

...ely due to the population presenting with a number of co-morbidities which in turn makes this a complex caseload to work with. == Homelessness in the UK ==

...e, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in persons aged <45 years. Per the World Health Organization (WHO), approximat ...ting from [[Neurodegenerative Disease|neurodegenerative disorders]] like [[Multiple Sclerosis (MS)]] or [[Parkinson's|Parkinson’s Disease]]. Acquired brain i

* Blood is critical in the homeostatic regulation of pH, temperature and various other internal co ...rom 4 to 5 litres of blood formed of cells and plasma circulating the body in [[Cardiovascular System|vessels]]<ref>Hamdan B, Diabat A. [https://www.scie

...and participation. This case provides a typical case presentation of GBS, in addition to possible assessment methods, outcome measures, and technologica ...ultan B, Katirji B. Guillain–Barré syndrome: incidence and mortality rates in US hospitals. Neurology. 2008 Apr 29;70(18):1608-13.</ref>.

...Fracture|fractures]] are a primary cause of mobility loss and mortality in trauma patients, with a bone fracture accounting for 56% of cervical spinal cord i ...al fracture could occur in actions like spearing an opponent with the head in contact sports.

...ousa, Gilson Cassem Ramos - Suprascapular Nerve Block: Important Procedure in Clinical Practice. Rev Bras Anestesiol 2012; 62: 1: 96-104</ref> ...I; Gilson Cassem RamosIII - Suprascapular nerve block: important procedure in clinical practice. Part II Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia ISSN 0482-500

...gs are used to manage [[Pain Behaviours|pain]] resulting from inflammation in response to tissue damage, chemical agents/pathogens ([http://www.physio-pe ...e -Therapeutic|exercise]]; to understand the limitations of the medication in managing [[Chronic Pain and the Brain|chronic pain]]; and to understand the

...five years and functional level is maintained between three and six years in these children. Symptoms are mild at first but become more severe as the ch ...f> That means that there is approximately 2400 individuals living with DMD in the UK alone<ref name="Muscle Dystrophy UK">Muscular Dystrophy UK. Muscular

...ernational. 2015 Jan;112(3):35.</ref> Patient positioning must not be seen in isolation but rather as one aspect of patient management where the overall ...A, Bölter R, Engeser P, Wensing M, Szecsenyi J, Peters-Klimm F. Challenges in supporting lay carers of patients at the end of life: results from focus gr

...ge:ClavicleFracture2.jpg|thumb|right]]&nbsp;The clavicle is the first bone in the human body to begin intramembranous ossification directly from mesenchy ...ntly causes a clavicle fracture. Radiographs confirm the diagnosis and aid in further evaluation and treatment. While most clavicle fractures are treated

...ctures that result from mechanical forces that would not ordinarily result in a fracture. <ref name=":1">Yoo JH, Moon SH, Ha YC, Lee DY, Gong HS, Park SY * '''Wedge VFs''' are the most common, occuring in the midthoracic region with compression of the anterior segment of the vert