Principles of rehabilitation.
This article reviews the basic rehabilitation care of musculoskeletal injuries with emphasis on home programs for the injured individual. Progression for return to normal activity levels is discussed. A brief overview is included for identification of candidates for referral to physical therapy and the physical therapy evaluation, treatments, and outcomes.
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Department of Rehabilitation, San Francisco General Hospital, California, USA.
D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D013165:Splints; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation