Post-Earthquake Spinal Cord Injury: Role of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

TURHAN KAHRAMAN

This review examines the crucial role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the management of post-earthquake spinal cord injuries (SCI). After an earthquake, patients with SCI require specialized and intensive rehabilitation programs to promote recovery, prevent complications, and enhance their quality of life. This article reviews the pathophysiology of post-earthquake SCI, the various clinical and functional assessments used to evaluate severity, and the different treatment options available including pharmacotherapy, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation. This review discusses the ch ...Daha fazlası

Derleme 2023 İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi2 ( 8 ) , pp. 6 - 634 4 Görüntülenme

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Telerehabilitation: A Promising Solution for Post-Earthquake Rehabilitation

YUSUF EMÜK | ZUHAL ABASIYANIK | TURHAN KAHRAMAN

Telerehabilitation, the use of telecommunication technologies to provide rehabilitation services to individuals remotely, has emerged as a promising solution for postearthquake rehabilitation. Earthquakes can cause severe physical and psychological damage, and the affected individuals often require rehabilitation services to recover. However, the traditional delivery of rehabilitation services may not be feasible in postearthquake scenarios due to the destruction of infrastructure and limited availability of healthcare providers. Telerehabilitation offers a cost-effective and accessible altern ...Daha fazlası

Derleme 2023 İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi8 ( 2 ) , pp. 6 - 651 6 Görüntülenme