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Dermatomyositis Learning Center
Treatments could include:
- Physical Therapy
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Bed Rest
- Heat Therapy
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Ultrasound Therapy
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Surgical Removal of Calcium Deposits
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Orthotic Procedure
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The disease is treated with anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids and drugs that suppress the immune system.
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The treatment team for a case of dermatomyositis is typically made up of the family physician, neurologist , physical therapists, and family members or caregivers. Sometimes the team also includes a dermatologist (specialist in the structure, func...
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The treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis involves a combination of approaches. The treatment plan may also have to be changed periodically as the child's symptoms change.
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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.
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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.
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The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or dis...
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Heat treatments are therapeutic applications of superficial or deep-heating agents to areas of the body.
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Heat treatments are applications of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction.
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