title: Rehabilitation of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve disorders.
abstract: Peripheral nerve lesions are common and can present in a variety of ways. Peripheral nerve injury can result from a broad spectrum of causes. For the majority of patients, rehabilitation is generally indicated regardless of etiology. Evaluation and treatment by a multidisciplinary team including neurologists, psychiatrists, surgeons, occupational and physical therapists, and therapists with specialized training in orthotics maximizes the potential for recovery. This chapter will focus on those upper and lower extremity neuropathies that are most commonly seen in clinical practice. In addition, we discuss various rehabilitative strategies designed to improve function and quality of life.
authors: Colorado Springs Neurological Associates, Colorado Springs, CO, USA. KScott@csneuro.com
authors: Kevin R
authors: KR
authors: Scott
authors: Aiesha
authors: A
authors: Ahmed
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Scott
authors: Milind J
authors: MJ
authors: Kothari
mesh_terms: D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities