Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Spine Deformity

scoliosis Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal condition that primarily affects children and adolescents, in which there is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, causing the spinal column to bend to the left or right. Whereas most people’s spines have the appearance of a straight line, when viewed from directly behind the person, the spine of [...]

Cerebral Palsy

  Cerebral palsy is a disorder that results from problems within the brain and the way the brain controls muscles. There are many different causes of cerebral palsy. Although ?CP,? as it is abbreviated is often related to problems before or during birth, it can also occur because of problems after birth. CP is actually [...]

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD)

With OMD, the tongue moves forward in an exaggerated way during speech and/or swallowing. The tongue may lie too far forward during rest or may protrude between the upper and lower teeth during speech and swallowing, and at rest.   Although a “tongue thrust” swallow is normal in infancy, it usually decreases and disappears as a [...]

Sensory and Motor Disorders

Sensory issues are a common feature of autism which can cause difficulties with understanding and tolerating a normal environment. Autistic people are also more likely than the general population to have difficulty with movement (motor skills). Delays in motor skills and general clumsiness are especially characteristic of Asperger Syndrome but are found in other forms [...]

Club foot

Club foot Classification and external resources bilateral club foot ICD-10               A clubfoot, Giles Smith syndrome  or talipes equinovarus (TEV), is a birth defect. TEV is classified into 2 groups: Postural TEV or Structural TEV. Without treatment, persons afflicted often appear to walk on their ankles, or on the [...]

SPECIAL NEED CHILDREN LINKS

Special Needs   The Thames Valley Children’s Centre A regional rehabilitation centre for children with physical disabilities and communication needs located in London, Ontario, Canada. Excellent site. Asperger’s Syndrome Information and SupportIf the ADD diagnosis doesn’t quite fit, investigate this condition. Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Taking Control through Knowledge by B. Valentine Ask ERIC – [...]

CEREBRAL PALSY

DEFINITION Cerebral palsy (CP) is a childhood condition in which there is a motor disability (palsy) caused by a static, nonprogressive  lesion or injury of the immaturein the brain (cerebral). The causative event has to occur in early childhood, usually defined as  lessthan 2 years of age. Children with CP have a condition that is [...]

Spinal Cord Injury

Autonomic Dysreflexia in Spinal Cord Injury Brown-Sequard Syndrome Cardiovascular Concerns in Spinal Cord Injury Central Cord Syndrome Functional Outcomes per Level of Spinal Cord Injury Heterotopic Ossification in Spinal Cord Injury Hypercalcemia and Spinal Cord Injury Osteoporosis and Spinal Cord Injury Posttraumatic Syringomyelia Prevention of Thromboembolism in Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury and Aging [...]

DISEASE AND CONDITION IN NEUROLOGY REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Peripheral Neuropathy Alcoholic Neuropathy Brachial Neuritis Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Diabetic Neuropathy Guillain-Barre Syndrome Ischemic Monomelic Neuropathy Mononeuritis Multiplex   Plexopathy Diabetic Lumbosacral Plexopathy Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsies Neoplastic Brachial Plexopathy Neoplastic Lumbosacral Plexopathy Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy Radiation-Induced Lumbosacral Plexopathy Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Traumatic Brachial Plexopathy     Supported  by CLINICAL PEDIATRIC ONLINE  Yudhasmara Foundation JL Taman [...]

DISEASE AND CONDITION IN REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Movement Disorders Dystonias   Muscle Pain Syndromes Fibromyalgia Myofascial Pain Overuse Injury Postexercise Muscle Soreness   Muscular Dystrophy Becker Muscular Dystrophy Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy   Myopathy Acid Maltase Deficiency Myopathy Corticosteroid-Induced Myopathy Hypothyroid Myopathy