title: Rehabilitation advances in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal disease.
abstract: The current literature is reviewed related to three disease processes commonly encountered by the physiatrist, rheumatologist, and internist in clinical practice, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. These diseases often have effects beyond the pathology that has an impact on the individual's function and integration into society. Emphasis is on the specific rehabilitative approach to the individual.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University Medical School, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Hudgins
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Brander
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011788:Quality of Life