Fig. 28.1 Ultrasound image of Achilles tendon degeneration Fig. 28.2 MRI of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy and bone marrow edema of the calcaneum Several studies show that 16% of the general…
Classification according to etiology [1] Primary (congenital) lymphedema Are based on a genetic developmental disorder of lymphatic vessels and/or lymph nodes (aplasia, atresia, hypoplasia, hyperplasia, lymphangioma). They can occur in…
Fig. 32.1 YLDs (years lived with disability) related to cerebrovascular disease in elderly people in the world and YLDs per 100,000 persons related to neurological condition based on age. Source:…
Fig. 38.1 Technical aids and modified meal texture. Note that vegetables, meat, and starch are separated for better tasting Postural adaptations first concern global posture (Figs. 38.2 and 38.3). The…
Fig. 13.1 Wrist exercises for flexion-extension (a) and prono-supination (b) with a ball Fig. 13.2 Forearm rotation reinforcement with hammer Fig. 13.3 Bolt screwing Any chosen activity is graded according…
Assessment Symptom evaluation Quality-of-life measurements Pulmonary function tests Comorbidities and therapy Exercise training Endurance training Interval training Resistance/strength training Flexibility training Upper limb training Inspiratory muscle training Neuromuscular electrical stimulation…
Fig. 24.1 Hounsfield distribution from a representative subject’s upper leg CT slice. (a) Transverse CT slice of the upper legs, taken at 20 cm below the femoral head. (b) Representation…
Fig. 19.1 A conceptual schema of the system and the interaction among all the subsystems included in the platfv Smart home technology can also aid in disease prevention—for example, providing…
Diagnosis (ICD terminology) ICD 9 cm coding DRG coding Disability Flaccid hemiplegia and hemiparesis caused by a lesion of the dominant hemisphere 342.01 12 ? Multiple sclerosis 340 13 ?…
A—No motor or sensory function below the level of the lesion B—No motor function below the level of the lesion but sensory function that continues into the sacral segments C—Most…
