Stroke and neurodegenerative disorders. 4. Neurodegenerative disorders.

Authors

Phillip R Bryant
Carolyn C Geis
Alex Moroz
Bryan J O'neill
Ross A Bogey

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2004

Abstract

UNLABELLED: This self-directed learning module highlights diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation issues in patients with neurodegenerative disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article specifically focuses on the differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, medical management, and rehabilitation issues in MS. Similarly, the differential diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease is discussed. Electrodiagnosis, pharmacologic treatment, and rehabilitation options for ALS are also discussed.

OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVES: To review the differential diagnosis, evaluation, medical treatment, and rehabilitation management of patients with MS, Parkinson's disease, and ALS.

Volume

85

Issue

3 Suppl 1

First Page

21

Last Page

33

ISSN

0003-9993

Published In/Presented At

Bryant, P. R., Geis, C. C., Moroz, A., O'neill, B. J., & Bogey, R. A. (2004). Stroke and neurodegenerative disorders. 4. Neurodegenerative disorders. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 85(3 Suppl 1), S21–S33. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.apmr.2003.12.007

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

PubMedID

15034853

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article