标题: 美国物理医学与康复如何定义肌肉骨骼康复 [打印本页] 作者: 聂响斌 时间: 2013-9-20 18:17 标题: 美国物理医学与康复如何定义肌肉骨骼康复 一直不解为什么把常用的“骨科康复”命名为“肌肉骨骼康复”，于是搜索了一下，发现美国的物理医学与康复中有这样的叫法，估计是学美国人的，于是贴上来跟大家一起学习一下。 Physical Medicine & RehabilitationMusculoskeletal Rehabilitation What is musculoskeletal rehabilitation?A musculoskeletal rehabilitation program is a physician-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
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/all of the following:
orthopaedist/orthopaedic surgeon
neurologist/neurosurgeon
physiatrist
internist
rehabilitation nurse
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 upon 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