Patient Resources, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Medical School at the University of Minnesota

Please explore the following internet links for additional information regarding the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the disorders we manage:

Resources regarding the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota and nationally:

UMPhysicians - The faculty practice plan of the University of Minnesota Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical Center, a division of Fairview
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - The medical society for the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Association of Academic Physiatrists

Resources regarding some of the disorders we manage:

The American Orthotic and Prosthetics Association is a national trade association working with O & P professionals.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH), this website covers numerous neurologic conditions and disorders.
The National Lymphedema Network is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides information to professionals, patients and the public on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a nonprofit organization serving patients with MS in the United States by supporting scientific research and promoting education.
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association provides information regarding spinal cord injury.
OandP.com - Website aimed at providing information to professionals and consumers regarding prosthetics and orthotics.
WeMove - Website focused on numerous types of movement disorders, including, ataxia, dystonias, tremor, Parkinson's disease, spasticity and others.

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Last modified on Friday Feb 25, 2005

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