Physical therapy and rehabilitation in the management of rheumatic disorders

Citation
G. Stucki et P. Kroeling, Physical therapy and rehabilitation in the management of rheumatic disorders, BEST PR R C, 14(4), 2000, pp. 751-771
Citations number
63
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology
Journal title
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH IN CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
15216942 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
751 - 771
Database
ISI
SICI code
1521-6942(200012)14:4<751:PTARIT>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Medical interventions focus on causation and disease processes, while rehab ilitation, including most elements of physical therapy, is concerned with t he consequences of disease. Its goals are to reduce symptoms, improve funct ion and minimize disability. In rheumatology, the rehabilitation perspectiv e mainly concerns patients with back pain, soft tissue and age-related musc uloskeletal problems. In inflammatory diseases, anatomical and functional r ehabilitation management includes joint protection, the maintenance of phys ical fitness and the prevention of impairment. This chapter will focus on e ssential therapeutic options and strategies in the rehabilitation of rheuma tic disorders. It includes the evidence-based description of measurement in struments, joint mobilization, muscle techniques and physical modalities.