Now in its 4th edition,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocketpediaremains a treasured and trusted quick-reference tool in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Everyone from the busy physiatrist making rounds in the clinic to the medical student rotating through a PM&R clerkship will find evidence-based knowledge and practical guidance essential to their needs in this handy resource.

Thoroughly updated, reorganized, and revised from the last edition, the book covers the core topics and field-tested methods in PM&R while also addressing the latest advances in treatment and protocols for bedside decision-making. It includes new information on complex medical care, an increased focus on topics related to disability, expanded coverage of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and new chapters on current issues such as COVID-19 rehabilitation.

Pocketpediais small enough to fit in your pocket while containing an incredibly large wealth of information-fortified with helpful graphics, charts, illustrations and clinical tips that enhance understanding and promote positive patient outcomes.

Key Features:

PM&R in your pocket-perfect for rounding or concise reviewDistills the practical essentials with focused coverage of core topics7 new chapters address growth areas and showcase the breadth of expertise in PM&RNew organization for easier navigationPurchase includes access to the ebook for mobile use on most devices

PART I. PRINCIPLES OF PM&R

Chapter 1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fundamentals and Overview

Chapter 2. Neurologic Examination

Chapter 3. Musculoskeletal Examination

Chapter 4. The Care of People with Disability

Chapter 5. Mobility: Gait, Assistive Devices, and Wheelchairs

Chapter 6. Orthoses and Adaptive Equipment

Chapter 7. Therapy and Exercise Prescription

PART II. MEDICAL REHABILITATION

Chapter 8. Amputation

Chapter 9. Cardiac Rehabilitation

Chapter 10. Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Chapter 11. Burn Rehabilitation

Chapter 12. Cancer Rehabilitation

Chapter 13. Transplant Rehabilitation

Chapter 14. Effects of Debility and Immobility

Chapter 15. Medical Complications During Rehabilitation

Chapter 16. Rheumatological Disorders and Osteoporosis

Chapter 17. COVID-19 Rehabilitation

Chapter 18. Surgical Orthopedics

Chapter 19. ICU Rehabilitation

Chapter 20. Pediatric Rehabilitation

PART III. NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION

Chapter 21. Spinal Cord Injury

Chapter 22. Traumatic Brain Injury

Chapter 23. Concussion

Chapter 24. Stroke

Chapter 25. Multiple Sclerosis

Chapter 26. Movement Disorders

Chapter 27. Other Neurological Disorders

Chapter 28. Cognition

Chapter 29. Spasticity

Chapter 30. Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel

Chapter 31. Language, Speech, and Swallowing

PART IV. MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION

Chapter 32. Electrodiagnostic Testing

Chapter 33. Ultrasound

Chapter 34. Pain Medicine

Chapter 35. Spine

Chapter 36. Musculoskeletal - Upper Limb

Chapter 37. Musculoskeletal-Lower Limb

Chapter 38. Musculoskeletal-Sports and Performing Arts Medicine

Chapter 39. Peripheral Nerve Conditions

Chapter 40. Pelvic Health Rehabilitation