Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS) largely affecting young adults. The mean age at diagnosis is typically…
There are more than 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States as of 2019 and the number is projected to reach to more than 22 million by year 2030,…
Introduction Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) encompass those injuries that cause a disruption in normal functioning of the brain when it is exposed to some direct or indirect external force (bump,…
Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes severe disability and secondary complications with an associated high burden of care. The estimated annual global incidence is 40 to 80 cases per million…
Introduction Stroke is defined as an acute episode of focal dysfunction of the brain, retina, or spinal cord which lasts for more than 24 hours or where imaging (computed tomography…
Telerehabilitation (TR) refers to the delivery of rehabilitation via a variety of technologies and encompasses a range of services that include “evaluation, assessment, monitoring, prevention, intervention, supervision, education, consultation, and…
Splint entitled Splint figure Functions of the splint Repaired flexor tendons of the hand Controlled active flexor splint Figure 18.1 A controlled active flexor tendon splint is used to allow early…
Fig. 23.1 Tobii EyeMobile on Windows 8 Pro tablet supported in an upright position on Daessy C-shaped desktop stand. © 2012 Daedalus Technologies, Inc. Tobii Gaze Selection interface is displayed…
Fig. 59.1 The process of development of human welfare and improvement of quality of life (QOL) using horticulture therapy Method Candidates for the Intervention HT is applicable for a wide…
Fig. 24.1 Sloping walkways that are integrated into landscape and have well-defined edges (e.g., low walls and planters). These enable all users to get to the entrance in the same…
