What is musculoskeletal rehabilitation?
A
musculoskeletal rehabilitation program is a doctor-supervised program designed
for people with impairments or disabilities due to disease, disorders, or
trauma to the muscles or bones. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs can
often improve functional capacity, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-being
of the patient.
What conditions can benefit from musculoskeletal
rehabilitation?
Some
of the conditions that may benefit from musculoskeletal rehabilitation may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
·
Amputation
·
Tendon tears, such as Achilles tendon
injuries and tears of the rotator cuff in the shoulder
·
Trauma injuries, such as sprains, strains, joint
dislocations, and fractures
·
Back pain
·
Osteoporosis
·
Arthritis
·
Bone tumors
·
Repetitive stress injuries, such as tendonitis
and carpal tunnel syndrome
·
Joint injury and replacement
The musculoskeletal
rehabilitation team
Musculoskeletal
rehabilitation programs can be conducted on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
Many skilled professionals are part of the musculoskeletal rehabilitation team,
including any or all of the following:
·
Orthopedist/orthopedic surgeon
·
Neurologist/neurosurgeon
·
Physiatrist
·
Internist
·
Other specialty doctors
·
Rehabilitation specialists
·
Registered dietitian
·
Physical therapist
·
Occupational therapist
·
Social worker
·
Exercise physiologist
·
Psychologist/psychiatrist
·
Recreational therapist
·
Case manager
·
Chaplain
·
Vocational counselor
The musculoskeletal
rehabilitation program
A
musculoskeletal rehabilitation program is designed to meet the needs of the
individual patient, depending on the specific problem or disease. Active
involvement of the patient and family is vital to the success of the program.
The goal of
musculoskeletal rehabilitation is to help the patient return to the highest
level of function and independence possible, while improving the overall
quality of life — physically, emotionally, and socially.
In order to help
reach these goals, musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs may include the
following:
·
Fitting and care for casts, braces, and splints
(orthoses), or artificial limbs (prostheses)
·
Exercise programs to improve range of motion,
increase muscle strength, improve flexibility and mobility, and increase
endurance
·
Gait (walking) retraining and methods of safe
ambulation (including the use of a walker, cane, or crutch)
·
Help with obtaining assistive devices that
promote independence
·
Patient and family education and counseling
·
Pain management
·
Stress management and emotional support
·
Nutritional counseling
·
Ergonomic assessments and work-related injury
prevention
·
Vocational counseling
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