Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Noticias Destacadas June 04, 2021 Strength training for people with disabilities Physiatrist Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., discusses several special considerations to guide practitioners when designing a strength program for patients with disabilities. June 04, 2021 Prescribing exercise for children with disabilities: Unique considerations and precautions Sherilyn W. Driscoll, M.D., reviews the role and importance of exercise in the overall health and fitness of children with disabilities and shares disability-specific considerations and precautions. June 04, 2021 Adaptive sports medicine consultations serving adult and pediatric patients Staff use a holistic approach to address specialized needs of physically active adults and children with disabilities. June 04, 2021 Addressing the needs of adaptive athletes involved in elite competitions In this Q&A, Arthur J. De Luigi, D.O., M.H.A., shares his observations about working with adaptive athletes who participate in the Paralympic Winter Games and other competitions. Sports medicine Cara C. Prideaux, M.D., discusses sports medicine as a specialty, and when and how to get athletes back into their preferred physical activity after an injury. Advocacy as a core competency Michelle S. Gittler, M.D., outlines the ways in which doctors can, and should, get involved in large-scale advocacy for their patients. Function-altering surgery post-spinal cord injury Peter C. Rhee, D.O., discusses life- and function-altering procedures for patients with spinal cord injuries. Publications PRINT EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues 1 Researchers explore whether senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) is a potential driver of age-related dysfunction 2 Unique, intensive curriculum helps patients retrain pelvic floor muscles 3 Predicting functional independence and living setting three months after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation 4 Performing a virtual musculoskeletal physical examination 5 Expert insight: Unraveling the complexities of leg and buttock pain Profesionales médicos Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation