Geriatric rehabilitation. 3. Physical medicine and rehabilitation interventions for common disabling disorders

This self-directed learning module highlights physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) interventions for common disorders that cause disability in older adults. It is part of the study guide on geriatric rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in PM&R and geriatric medicine. This article specifically focuses on PM&R interventions for arthritides, fractures, cardiovascular disorders, peripheral vascular disease, amputations, pulmonary disorders, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathies, an diabetic complications. Overall Article Objective: To summarize the physical medicine and rehabilitation interventions for commonly disabling conditions of older adults.