Mobility-Assistive Technology in Progressive Neuromuscular Disease - 07/11/12
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Mobility-assistive technologies allow patients with neuromuscular disease to interact with peers and the community. In children, they also serve to facilitate development. Lack of access to appropriate assistive technology, especially in regards to mobility, can have adverse developmental consequences. There are multiple options for mobility devices and methods for their control. These devices can be integrated with other electronics to facilitate the control of a variety of devices in the environment. The clinician should assess which devices are best based on the patient’s, caregivers’, and medical team’s goals.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Neuromuscular disease, Mobility, Environmental control, Seating, Positioning
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Vol 23 - N° 4
P. 885-894 - Novembre 2012 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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