GENERAL

Telepsychology

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telepsychology

Introduction Emma is a rehabilitation psychologist who works in a rural area and counsels 15 people per week. Whereas her colleagues could see their clients in an office in 2…

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Telerehabilitation in Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation in Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction

Introduction Neurogenic Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction The lower abdominal area includes organs carrying out essential functions, like urination, defecation, sexual activity, and fertility. The lower urinary tract (LUT), distal gastrointestinal…

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Telerehabilitation for Treatment of Sexual Concerns

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation for Treatment of Sexual Concerns

Sexuality is an important part of life for persons with and without disabilities. Research has addressed the sexual concerns of persons with spinal cord injuries (SCIs), multiple sclerosis, stroke, arthritis,…

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Telerehabilitation for Persons With Amputations

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation for Persons With Amputations

Introduction Using telerehabilitation for the management of patients with limb loss and amputations enhances the care of a challenging patient population. This care may begin after an acute inpatient rehabilitation…

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Telerehabilitation for Integrative Health

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation for Integrative Health

Introduction Integrative therapies have been used for centuries in a variety of cultures to promote health and well-being. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health distinguishes two types of…

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Telerehabilitation for Pressure Injury

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation for Pressure Injury

Introduction The goals of rehabilitation are to improve function, decrease secondary morbidity, and enhance health-related quality of life. Unfortunately, many individuals with disorders requiring rehabilitation are affected by pressure injuries…

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Telerehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Injuries

Introduction The musculoskeletal (MSK) system, composed of the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the body, provides structural support and enables movement. An injury to this intricate system may result…

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Telerehabilitation for Pain Management

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation for Pain Management

Introduction Telemedicine (the use of telecommunication and information technologies [ITs] to deliver patient care at a distance) has great potential to play a practical, cost-effective, and meaningful role in chronic…

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Telerehabilitation in Geriatrics

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation in Geriatrics

Introduction The worldwide population over 60 is expected to increase by 2 billion between 2000 and 2050. Interestingly, people in some economically privileged countries, such as the United States and…

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Telerehabilitation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Feb 19, 2022 by in GENERAL Comments Off on Telerehabilitation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Introduction Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of motor neurons in the motor cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord. ALS is manifested by upper (UMN)…

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