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…
Fig. 18.1 Transfemoral amputation Frequently, the general health condition of these amputated patients is compromised by: Cardiovascular failure (80% of cases) Respiratory diseases Diabetic retinopathy and/or peripheral neuropathy [2] It…
Fig. 25.1 The Scandinavian Team Arthritis Register-European Team Initiative for Care Research (STAR-ETIC) framework of arthritis rehabilitation according to Klokkerud et al. [3] Rehabilitation Goals Geriatric medicine aims at an…
Fig. 42.1 Comprehensive geriatric assessment—from the assessment to interventions The CGA uses tools of different grading: the most commonly used in rehabilitative environment are the Activity of Daily Living (ADL),…
