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Generally, both musculoskeletal rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation aim at the same goal, i.e. to prevent complications, minimize impairments, and maximize function and the well-being of the patients. Therefore, the application of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation would be quite similar, but of course there are some differences as well so as to make each of them unique in the rehabilitation field. In terms of the target patients, they are different as musculoskeletal rehabilitation is concerning to the muscles, bones, tendons, joints, nerves, and cartilage. It is intended for individuals with injuries or disorders because of disease, disorders, or trauma to above mentioned parts. The most common type …show more content…

Whereas concepts used in neurological rehabilitation are more likely stress on the re-education of the functional ability and movement of the patients as most of them have damage or dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS). There are three common concepts used in neurological rehabilitation, they are Bobath Concept, Motor Relearning and Rood. For example, the Bobath Concept is a re-education process aimed at improving the quality of life in patients with (CNS) deficits by developing new movement …show more content…

The basic idea of IMT is to strengthen the inspiratory and expiratory muscle of the patients with COPD so as to improve the problem of shortness of breath (SOB). An meta-analysis on the effectiveness of IMT has been proven, showing that IMT plus exercise program increases inspiratory strength and endurance and a significant effect for decrease dyspnea at rest or during exercise (Lotte et al., 2002). It can be achieved by the assistance with breathing devices like breather, threshold IMT and DHD muscle trainer, they provide resistance that train the respiratory muscles through conditioning. Another method, PEP is used for airway clearance or bronchial hygiene. It is suggested that PEP can significantly increase the amount of sputum production, lower the total length of weaning time (Bellone et al., 2002). PEP has to be done with the utilization of devices like PEP mask, breather, Acapella, Thera-pep etc. Technically, it is achieved by creating a positive pressure which assists in opening the airways and allows mucus to be

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Hyaline membranes help to the development of fibrosis and atelectasis (collapse) essential to decrease in gas exchange capability and lung dysfunction. These changes cause the lungs to become stiff, patient work hard to inspire. Hypoxemia and the stimulation of juxtacapillary receptors in the stiff lung parenchyma leading to increase respiratory rate and decrease in tidal volume. Breathing irregular increase carbon dioxide removal,

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From these questions that were given out by Dr. Frander, many students should have a great understanding what to expect to the mid-term exam. Dr. Frander really encouraged us to study because most of these questions are difficult. For instance, she gave us an example in a patient who has COPD/ emphysema. What we have concluded from this question what they are looking for the emphysema patients don’t have a problem of taking air in rather they have a problem of taking the air out. The main problem of the emphysema, they have a lot of mucus, and the alveoli which where the gas exchange takes is impaired.

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There were several factors which may have contributed to this scenario. The patient’s comorbidities which include the ischaemic stroke which happened 2 years ago might have caused his fall. A Grade A recommendation and Level 1+ evidence were given by the National Stroke Foundation (2010) that patients are advised to undergo intensive rehabilitation for the first six months post-stroke. Given the fact that he had only received four months of inpatient rehabilitation, his functional status might not have been maximised. In addition, a Grade A recommendation and Level 1+ evidence were given for multi-disciplinary intervention in inpatient rehabilitation (MOH, 2008).

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It is described as being a “progressive lung disorder characterized by persistent airflow obstruction and chronic respiratory symptoms in response to inhaled cigarette smoke or other irritants or a deficiency of alpha-1-antitrypsin” (Krishnan et al., 2015, p. 70). Acute exacerbations of COPD are common and often leads to patients being hospitalized. The frequency of hospitalization tends to worsen with disease progression. Acute exacerbations of COPD are associated with a decreased quality of life, increased healthcare costs and increased mortality (Marchetti, Criner, & Albert, 2013). In the United States it is estimated that there are approximately 24 million adults with COPD (Pietrangelo, 2015).

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In the later stages of COPD, oxygen therapy is used to treat the symptoms of COPD. If you cannot get enough air into your lungs, you might not have enough oxygen in your blood. Your doctor can prescribe a device that can push air into your lungs. Your doctor may recommend a portable oxygen tank if your need to oxygen therapy for an extended amount of

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