Author/Editor     Zupan, Anton
Title     Rehabilitacija bolnikov z živčno-mišičnimi boleznimi
Translated title     Rehabilitation of patients with neuromuscular disorders
Type     članek
Source     Rehabilitacija
Vol. and No.     Letnik 9, št. Suppl 1
Publication year     2010
Volume     str. 128-37
Language     slo
Abstract     #The #basic characteristics of neuromuscular disorders (NMD) is muscular weakness. Resulting from this weakness are secondary effects such as scoliosis, contractures, respiratory insufficiency, etc. Rehabilitation of NMD patients is based on strengthening of the muscles including strengthening of the respiratory muscles and procedures of cleaning airways, maintenance of the range of motion in joints, stretching of the contractures, equipment with orthoses, etc. Psychosocial rehabilitation programs are also very important. With the help of assistive technology it is possible to improve patients' quality of life and give them more autonomy in their home environment.