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Rehabilitation and biomechanics
V A Brander1, H J Chang, R W Chang
1Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Illinois.
Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Understanding disability is key for new rehabilitation strategies in rheumatic disease patients. This review covers risk factors, treatments, exercise, and biomechanics for physical and social disability.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Science
- Disability Studies
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Understanding the complexities of disability is crucial for advancing rehabilitation in rheumatic diseases.
- Rheumatic diseases significantly impact patients' physical and social functioning.
- Current rehabilitation strategies require continuous improvement based on scientific evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current research on disability in rheumatic diseases.
- To identify risk factors and effective treatments for physical and social disability.
- To synthesize findings related to exercise, gait analysis, and biomechanics in rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory studies.
- Analysis of research focusing on risk factors and treatment modalities.
- Inclusion of studies examining exercise, gait analysis, and biomechanics.
Main Results:
- Advances in understanding disability inform novel rehabilitation approaches.
- Key risk factors for physical and social disability have been identified.
- Evidence supports the role of exercise, gait analysis, and biomechanics in management.
Conclusions:
- Improved understanding of disability is essential for developing innovative rehabilitation for rheumatic disease.
- A multidisciplinary approach integrating biomechanical insights is vital.
- Further research into tailored interventions can enhance patient outcomes.