In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editor Dr. Karen Kowalske brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Burn Rehabilitation. Top experts in PM&R discuss key topics such as inpatient rehabilitation; hand burns; exercise; pediatrics and geriatrics; psychological issues; outcomes; and more.
Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including acute care of burns; early mobilization; hypertrophic scar; neuromuscular complications; reconstruction; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on burn rehabilitation, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Assessment and Management of Acute Burn Injuries Burn Patient Metabolism and Nutrition Early Mobilization, Early Ambulation, and Burn Therapy in the Acute Hospital Setting Inpatient Rehabilitation Following Burn Injury Rehabilitation Management of the Burned Hand Hypertrophic Scar Burn Injury Complications Impacting Rehabilitation Key Exercise Concepts in the Rehabilitation from Severe Burns Special Considerations for Pediatric Burn Injuries Factors Associated with the Rehabilitation of the Older Adult Burn Patient Psychological Issues A Narrative Review of Outcomes in Burn Rehabilitation Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Holistic Approach to Burn Reconstruction and Scar Rehabilitation