Medicine evolves to reflect the needs of society. This evolution is commonly viewed to be
driven by scientific research advances. However, factors on a macroscopic, population level …

The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation was validated in 1947 after
collaboration of the two eminent exponents, Dr. Frank Krusen in physical medicine and Dr …

Rehabilitation, like preventive medicine, is accepted by most doctors as part of their clinical
responsibilities. Few people doubt that there is need for some form of organised and …

In this issue of PM&R, a new featured column is being introduced: The International
Perspective. In this column, the journal will facilitate a broad look at our speciality from an …

JL MELVIN hose outside of medical rehabilitation have difficulty understanding its
comprehensiveness, complexity, contributions and appropriate inclusion into healthcare …

The last editorial suggested that rehabilitation needed to involve the patient in learning, and
depended upon a group of professionals to identify what actions might help the patient, and …

Fig. 1. An individual with a mild neuromusculoskeletal functional impairment, a moderate
mobility problem, who is unable to return home from hospital because steps to the house are …

The growth and direction of any medical specialty is often shaped by the caliber of literature
produced by its faithful. Research developments, patient care innovations, and emerging …

Rehabilitation medicine is a new and growing specialty. Rehabilitation services are now
available in most UK hospitals and rehabilitation has an increasing presence in the …