Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practice Flashcards
1
Q
what s PM&R
A
is a setting in which RTs treat individuals who are recovering from physical injuries both traumatic and nontraumatic
damage to nerves muscles bones, the brain
2
Q
PM&R corresponds to which level of the leisure ability model
A
the 1st level!!!
3
Q
what is the focus of PM&R
A
cerebrovascular disease(stroke) traumatic brain injury spinal cord injury neuromuscular disorders joint replacements
4
Q
what is cerebrovascular disease
A
a stroke which is a blockage or rupture of the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain most often caused by a blood clot
a CVA causes damage to the brain and is considered a nontraumatic brain injury
