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Russell Silver Syndrome Learning Center

Treatments could include:
A doctor specializing in genetics can help diagnose Russell-Silver syndrome. A gastroenterologist or nutritionist can help develop the proper diet to enhance growth. An endocrinologist may prescribe growth hormone, if it is needed. Genetic counsel...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 15, 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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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. People of...
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Special education refers to a range of educational and social services provided by the public school system and other educational institutions to individuals with disabilities who are between three and 21 years of age.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Educational instruction or social services designed or modified to assist individuals with disabilities. Special education refers to a range of services, including social work services and rehabilitative counseling, provided to individuals with di...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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