More articles about: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

10 year old in wheelchair at hospital, also posing on physical therapy mats.
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10-year-old works to regain independence after rare brain hemorrhage

A young girl works with physical therapists and other specialists in two unique clinics to regain strength again after a rare brain hemorrhage.
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Work-related nerve injuries are common with repetitive motions

Investigators from Michigan Medicine set out to better understand more about occupational nerve injuries.
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Addressing fall risks in people with multiple sclerosis

Among people with multiple sclerosis in the United States, more than half experienced at least one fall in a six-month period and approximately one-third of those falls resulted in an injury.
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Research needed on support for nontraditional caregivers providing care for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementias

A growing number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias – especially those from diverse backgrounds – receive care from a network of individuals that increasingly includes nontraditional informal caregivers.
Girl participates in rehab activities, playing with shapes on a board and using an exercise ball
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Pediatric neuro rehabilitation program provides answers for 10-year-old with a traumatic brain injury

The University of Michigan Health Milestones Pediatric Neuro Rehabilitation Program specializes in evaluating and treating children with an acute neurological diagnosis from an injury or illness.
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Is surgery the best option for ruptured Achilles tendons in young adults?

Achilles tendon ruptures are normally treated with surgical procedures, but there are other options with equal outcomes.
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Persistent pain in your funny bone? It could be ulnar neuropathy

A Michigan Medicine expert breaks down what ulnar neuropathy is and how electrodiagnostic studies can assess severity and guide management, which can sometimes include conservative treatment and education on how to protect the nerve.
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Throw a fast ball without throwing out your arm

Michigan Medicine experts explain common throwing sport injuries as well as how to best treat them.
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Fighting back against Parkinson's disease

The program, held at TITLE Boxing Club in Ann Arbor, is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, a national nonprofit organization. Boxing helps patients with dopamine regulation, strength, stamina and camaraderie.
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Wheelchair basketball player holds court with U-M men’s team

Rollverines team helps build strength, confidence for those unable to play able-bodied basketball.
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Helping the most medically complex infants navigate care

For Lena Long, the Little Victors League has been ‘invaluable’ as her family works through managing her health
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For boy with cerebral palsy, surgery brings improved mobility

The spinal nerve procedure has been shown to provide an effective decrease in muscle spasticity long term.
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Is muscle weakness the new smoking?

Researchers say the study finding is some of the first evidence linking muscle weakness and biological age acceleration
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Screening and treatment bring hope for children with spinal muscular atrophy 

One in 50 people carry the gene for the neuromuscular condition.
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Opioid prescriptions significantly higher for patients with lifelong disabilities

It's the largest study to examine opioid prescription patterns for adults living with cerebral palsy and spina bifida.