title: Neuromuscular disease: rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis. 2. Nerve disease.
abstract: The purpose of this section of the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program Study Guide on rehabilitation in diseases affecting nerve and muscle is to assist practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation by providing an overview of the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitative care of patients with inherited and acquired neuropathies. Both diffuse and focal processes are discussed. Current research is briefly reviewed, and the utility and limitations of electrodiagnostic studies are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation, NC 28203, USA.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: McDeavitt
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Graziani
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kowalske
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Hays
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis