title: Principles of rehabilitation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, San Francisco General Hospital, California, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Torburn
mesh_terms: 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