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R Soric

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Stroke rehabilitation. A problem-oriented approach.

Optimal rehabilitation of stroke disability depends on a detailed analysis of neurologic impairments, associated medical conditions, psychosocial status, activities of daily living, and environmental barriers. Such analysis will permit design of the most appropriate management program, aimed at minimizing disability, maximizing function, and returning the stroke patient to a gratifying existence in spite of residual impairment and disability.

Activities of Daily Living

Arthritis rehabilitation. A multifaceted process.

Rehabilitation of the patient with arthritis is a multifaceted process that should always involve patient, family, and a wide variety of healthcare professionals and community organizations. The optimal goal is to improve the patient's functional performance. Success depends on correct identification of functionally limiting problems.

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Practical aspects and applications.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a commonly used method of treating patients with pain, both acute and chronic. Although several hypotheses have been proposed, the mechanism by which TENS alters pain perception is still unknown. Symptomatic relief of pain adjunctive to a comprehensive program of pain management is the only justified indication for TENS use.

Acute Disease