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...eleton Filaments|Cytoskeleton]]) These, in turn, result from abnormalities in the genes encoding various proteins that define EB into specific categories ...incidence of EB have been endeavored by many different sampling techniques in numerous populations worldwide, but the most accurate and up to date epidem

...The energy expenditure can be measured in kilocalories. Physical activity in daily life can be categorized into occupational, sports, conditioning, hous ...hip between physical fitness qualities and sport-specific technical skills in female, team-based ball players: A systematic review.] Sports medicine-open

...enhance consciousness along with other forms of treatment and therapy used in [[Traumatic Brain Injury|traumatic brain injury]] neurorehabilitation. Prev ...ions. Although patients with disorders of consciousness demonstrate damage in various areas of the brain eg [[Cerebral Cortex|cortico]]-[[Thalamus|thalam

...ly life and would benefit from rehabilitation services - this equates to 1 in 3 individuals requiring rehabilitation services throughout their illness or ...nsive service, especially when it is integrated with community and primary care.<ref name=":7">Cieza A, Causey K, Kamenov K, Hanson SW, Chatterji S, Vos T.

...initions of CP within the literature, although these may all vary slightly in the way they are worded they are all similar and can be summarised to: ...disorders of motor function, defined as loss of previously acquired skills in the first 5 years of life.

*Previous care or treatment: Patient has received physical therapy in the past for an injury sustained while running however, she has never recei ...worse, but sitting upright in her desk chair at home provides some relief. In addition, she is fearful of using ibuprofen because of the effects it may h

...e (COVID-19)|Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)]], caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a single-stranded ribonucleic acid ...patient, rather than ‘airborne spread’ (in which smaller particles remain in the air longer).

.../ref><ref name=":0">Marshall, R and Hasnan, N. Chapter.27 Team Based Care. In: Chhabra HS, ISCoS Textbook on Comprehensive Management of Spinal Cord Inju ...e in Spinal Cord Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation and Patient Participation in Therapy Sessions: The SCIRehab Project. The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine

...e simplest of functional activities<ref>Atkins, D. J. Prosthetic Training. In: Smith, D, G., Michael, J.W and J. H. Bowker. Editors, 2004, Atlas of Amput ...ic therapy for the upper limb amputee. However, physiotherapy is indicated in many rehabilitation phases from assessment pre-amputation and post amputati

...greatly from an interdisciplinary team consisting of, but not limited to, respiratory therapists, speech language pathologists, and occupational therapists. ...thumb|750x750px|Figure 1. This image depicts common clinical features seen in patients with

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

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

...Traumatic Brain Injury|traumatic brain injury]] (TBI) sequelae are various in nature. They include: physical; cognitive; behavioural; psychological; and ...y. 2008;22(5):365–373.</ref>. Moreover, the limitations with the research in this patient group forces physiotherapists to utilise evidence related to n

...cs are covered separately on Physiopedia pages but have yet to be combined in one page. This page aims to present the research so clinicians can be more ...tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16550446/ European guidelines for prevention in low back pain.] Eur Spine J. 2006 Mar;15 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):S136-68. </ref>

...siotherapy_Practice|Queen Margaret University's Current and Emerging Roles in Physiotherapy Practice Project]]<br> ...ref>French HP, Dowds J. An overview of continuing professional development in physiotherapy. Physiotherapy 2008;94(3):190-7. https://www.sciencedirect.co

...stem (triggering neuropeptide release, which produces painful inflammation in cranial vessels and the [[Brain Anatomy|dura mater]]).<ref name="Merck Manu ...ache Disorders 3rd edition beta-based field testing of vestibular migraine in China: Demographic, clinical characteristics, audiometric findings and diag

...siotherapy_Practice|Queen Margaret University's Current and Emerging Roles in Physiotherapy Practice Project]] Cerebral palsy is a well recognized neurodevelopmental condition beginning in early childhood and persisting throughout an individual’s life. Mutch et