By
John Bach, MD, Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vice Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Professor
of Neuroscience, Codirector, Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic, UMDNJ--The New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
Description
A great majority of people with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy, ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, myasthenia gravis and post-poliomyelitis
continue to be told that they have "terminal illnesses" and are not offered management options that can spare them of cardiopulmonary
morbidity and mortality. This book is unique in offering viable management alternatives that result in a patients prolonged survival
and enhanced quality of life.
Audience:
Physiatrists, Neurologists, Pulmonologists, Pediatricians, Respiratory Therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists
