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Autonomic Dysreflexia : Treatments

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This condition is life-threatening, so it is important to quickly identify and treat the problem. Proper treatment depends on the cause.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 29, 2008
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
Source:StayWell
Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
Source:StayWell
Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been altered by physical or mental disease, injury, or other health problems.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The occupational therapy interview is the initial fact-finding session between an occupational therapy practitioner and a patient to determine the patient''s problem(s) and to discuss possible intervention and treatment.The interview is the first o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Aphasia occurs when a part of the brain that processes language is damaged. Most people who have a stroke or a brain injury are tested for aphasia. A speech therapist (an expert trained in speech rehabilitation) will work closely with the patient. The main goal of speech therapy is to help the patient communicate. During rehabilitation (rehab) the therapist works to find and increase a patient's strengths. The therapist also tries to improve understanding between patient and family.
Source:StayWell
The following organizations are good resources for information on hearing impairment or speech impairment: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - www.asha.org; National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - www.nidcd.nih.gov; Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - www.agbell.org; American Academy of Audiology - www.audiology.org. See also: Blindness - resources
Source:ADAM
Date:November 8, 2008
Dysarthria occurs when the part of the brain that controls speech production is damaged. When this happens, the muscles needed to make certain sounds can't be used fully. A speech therapist (an expert trained in speech rehabilitation) will find out how dysarthria is affecting the patient's speech. Then rehabilitation (rehab) can focus on improving those speech problems.
Source:StayWell
More than a million people have pulled up roots and hit the road full time in recreational vehicles (RVs). If you're thinking of joining them, be sure to consider your health.
Source:StayWell
Recreation therapy, or therapeutic recreation, strives to improve the functioning and independence of individuals who are ill or disabled. Recreation therapists provide services in clinical facilities and in the community.Incorporating a variety o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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