title: The role of physiatry in the management of neuromuscular disease.
abstract: Patients with neuromuscular disease (NMD) are complex and pose a myriad of clinical problems. Management is best carried out by a team consisting of physicians, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, social workers, vocational counselors, and psychologists, among others. Physiatrists are well-suited to this type of multi-disciplinary care and can play a significant role in the care of these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California, Davis, USA.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Kraft
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D010819:Physician's Role