title: Physical therapy for patients after bone marrow transplantation.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of bone marrow transplantation (BMT) as it relates to the practice of physical therapy based on experiences at a cancer research center. This overview includes information on the diseases treated with BMT, patient treatment regimens during hospitalization, and complications commonly encountered. Physical therapy guidelines are suggested for the evaluation of and therapeutic intervention for patients after BMT.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000741:Anemia, Aplastic / Q000628:therapy; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004644:Emotions; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007938:Leukemia / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology; D013727:Terminal Care