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peripheral nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. The ... cord. The pressure in the spinal canal and brain can then be measured. A small amount of CSF is

each other and provide support and protection for your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is a column of ... , also called nerve roots, leading from the spinal cord to different parts of the body. The space

Dysarthria is a speech problem caused by a lack of control over the muscles in the face and mouth ... Dysarthria is a speech problem caused by a lack of control over the muscles in the face and mouth. Clearer ... Dysarthria improving speech;improving speech for dysarthria;Neurology;stroke;brain attack

major divisions: Central nervous system. This consists of the brain and spinal cord ... and spinal cord, main organs of the nervous system include: Eyes Ears Sensory organs of

, our emotions, our senses, and our movements. The brain, nerves, and spinal cord are all members of ... , nerves and spinal cord are all members of this important process. How much do you know about the ... nervous system; central nervous system; brain; spinal cord; nerves;

Rehabilitation is an important part of recovery after a traumatic brain injury. It may ... include physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as mental healthcare and social support ... 2;Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury

spinal cord and spinal nerves. The surgeon separates out the nerves that are sending messages from ... move more easily, and to reduce pain. During this surgery, certain spinal nerves that are causing

affects your nerves, muscles, bones, or brain and is causing you temporary or permanent disability ... of a nerve or muscle problem, physical therapy may help ease your pain. It can also help you to ... physical therapy; PT; physiatry; stroke; spine injury; joint condition; pain;

bundle of nerves that carries messages back and forth from your brain to your muscles and other soft ... between the vertebrae and out to your muscles. Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from

normally, nerves tell certain muscles when to tense up and when to relax. Nerves in the spinal cord ... the rectum and anus control or release stool. These nerve and muscle processes allow urine and feces

You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the brain, the spinal cord ... diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). This is a disease of the brain, the spinal cord, or both. MS ... discharge instructions for multiple sclerosis;neurology;multiple sclerosis homecare;86424;MS treatment

system. It damages the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and reflex problems. Its symptoms ... therapy. This can help with muscle weakness and movement problems. Tendon or nerve transfer surgery

. Dermatomes What is a dermatome? Your nervous system is made up of your nerves, spinal cord, and brain ... head to your spinal cord and then to your brain. When healthcare providers are trying to diagnose a

brain and spinal cord. Meningioma What is a meningioma? A meningioma is a type of tumor. It ... grows in the meninges. These are thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord ... 23;tumor;spinal cord;brain;meninges

the spinal cord. You may have constipation. Signals between the colon and the brain are disrupted ... waste is stored before it leaves the body. A spinal cord injury or a nerve disease may damage the ... Neurogenic Bowel;bowel function;spinal cord injury;nerve disease;constipation;bowel accident

Detailed information on physical medicine and rehabilitation Topic Index Overview of ... Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) PM&R Treatment Team Specialized Areas of ... physical medicine and rehabilitation, disability, rehabilitation treatment, rehabilitation ... treatment team, rehabilitation facility, acquired brain injury, arthritis, burns, chronic obstructive

inflammation can harm the spinal cord and brain. It can also stop your nerve cells from working the way ... the brain and spinal cord. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is also caused by a virus

. Going forward, it will be up to you to follow this program on a regular basis. Spinal Cord ... , you may be able to trigger your bladder muscles to contract and release urine. Surgery ... 41159;Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): managing your bladder;managing your bladder, SCI;managing your bladder, spinal cord injury

Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal-Glial Tumors ... block the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord ... : MRI scan of your brain and spinal cord CT scan Biopsy of the tumor tissue to look at it ... 90441;Neuronal Tumors;Mixed Neuronal-Glial Tumors;brain tumor;glial cells;neurology;central nervous system

Employment After Spinal Cord Injury ... when looking for work. Employment After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) After a spinal cord injury ... cord injuries can and do return to work. You may be able to keep the job you had before. Or you may ... 41195;Employment after spinal cord injury (SCI);employment after SCI;employment after spinal cord injury;employment, spinal cord injury