Rehabilitation by Amputation
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Rehabilitation after amputation.
The principles of amputee rehabilitation, from preamputation to reintegration into the work force and community, are reviewed. The authors discuss exercise techniques, training programs, and environmental modifications that have been found to be helpful in the rehabilitation of the amputee. The exercise programs presented here are divided into four main components: flexibility, muscle strength,...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Leprosy Review
سال: 1976
ISSN: 0305-7518
DOI: 10.5935/0305-7518.19760006