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...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

This page brings to light some medical related issues in sports that it is important to be aware of, namely: == Sudden Cardiac Death in Sports ==

...ists and the importance of a strong inter-disciplinary team is highlighted in the management of ALS. ...fected areas to preserve strength and function <ref name=":0" />. However, in the later stages of this disease, re-innervation can no longer compensate f

...elat Res. 1988(233):7-18.</ref><ref>Dudek N, Trudel G. Joint contractures. In: Frontera W, Silver J, Rizzo T, editors. Essentials of physical medicine an ...otentially serious implications on motor recovery, functional outcomes and care needs. 

...sical therapy management in palliative care.] Indian Journal of Palliative Care. 2011 May;17(2):116.</ref> ...6276.pub3 Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) for cancer pain in adults.] ''The Cochrane database of systematic reviews'', ''2012''(3) </ref

...-exertion. Recovery to pre-exertion baseline can take hours to months, and in some cases, the patient never recovers to the pre-exertion baseline.<ref>Ba ...nting-the-Cost-Sept-2017.pdf</ref> The effects of the illness are spectral in nature with approximately 25% of sufferers considered severely affected, la

...logist, occupational therapist, and speech language pathologist were noted in order to help manage the multi-faceted presentation of his disease beyond t ...isease that is progressive in nature. First described by George Huntington in 1872, HD typically has an adult onset with irreversible motor, affective, a

...sson E. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17363318 Urinary incontinence in women with low back pain.] Manual Therapy. June 2008;13(3):206-212. ...al_study Association between lumbopelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction in women: A cross sectional study]. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2018

...inal cord]]. Autonomic dysfunction can include compromised cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, thermoregulatory, and sexual activities. Mainta ...[[Autonomic Dysreflexia]] and thermoregulation dysfunction is more common in the sub-acute and chronic spinal cord injury.

...X of Encylopaedia of Sports Medicine. An IOC Medical Comittee Publication in collaboration with the International Federation of Sports Medicine. Blackwe ...ef>. When an individual experiences or is likely to experience limitations in everyday functioning due to ageing or a health condition, including chronic

...low her to continue in activity and participation in her life, as outlined in this case. * PCP = Primary Care Practitioner