TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis A1 - Bello-Haas, Vanina Dal A2 - O'Sullivan, Susan B. A2 - Schmitz, Thomas J. A2 - Fulk, George PY - 2019 T2 - Physical Rehabilitation, 7e AB - LEARNING OBJECTIVESDescribe the epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and general prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Compare and contrast the El Escorial and Awaji-Shima diagnostic criteria for ALS.Differentiate among impairments related to lower motor neuron, upper motor neuron, and bulbar pathology.Discuss the medical and health care management of individuals with ALS.Outline a framework for rehabilitation for individuals with ALS.Describe the components of the physical therapy examination for ALS.Describe the role of the physical therapist in the management ALS and the factors that influence intervention options.Compare and contrast overwork damage and disuse atrophy as it relates to ALS.Describe considerations that must be taken into account when designing an exercise program for an individual with ALS.Describe common impairments associated with ALS and the physical therapy interventions to address these impairments.Determine the goals and expected outcomes for an individual with ALS based on physical therapist examination findings.Design a physical therapy plan of care for the individual with ALS. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/07 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1197010940 ER -