Full Description
This contributed volume presents the current state of research on regenerative rehabilitation across a broad range of neuro- and musculoskeletal tissues. At its core, the primary goal of regenerative rehabilitation is to restore function after damage to bones, skeletal muscles, cartilage, ligaments/tendons, or tissues of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The authors describe the physiology of these neuro- and musculoskeletal tissue types and their inherent plasticity. The latter quality is what enables these tissues to adapt to mechanical and/or chemical cues to improve functional capacity. As a result, readers will learn how regenerative rehabilitation exploits that quality, to trigger positive changes in tissue function.
Combining basic, translational, and clinical aspects of the topic, the book offers a valuable resource for both scientists and clinicians in the regenerative rehabilitation field.
Contents
Chapter 1. Historical Perspectives of Regenerative Rehabilitation: Recovering and Restoring Functional Capacity.- Chapter 2. Considerations for Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation.- Chapter 3. Regenerative Rehabilitation for Nonlethal Muscular Dystrophies.- Chapter 4. Regenerative Rehabilitation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.- Chapter 5. Regenerative Rehabilitation in Sarcopenia, Dynapenia and Frailty.- Chapter 6. Pathophysiology of Volumetric Muscle Loss and Targets for Regenerative Rehabilitation.- Chapter 7. Novel Cell-Based Therapeutics for Diseases of the Heart and Skeletal Muscle.- Chapter 8. Regenerative Rehabilitation Strategies for Complex Bone Injuries.- Chapter 9. Biomaterials in Connective Tissue Regeneration and Rehabilitation.- Chapter 10. Ultrasound Stimulation of Tendon Healing: Current Strategies and Opportunities for Novel Therapeutic Approaches.- Chapter 11. Mechanical Stimulation as Both the Cause and the Cure of Tendon and Ligament Injuries.- Chapter 12. Methods to Enhance the Beneficial Effects of Exercise in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries.- Chapter 13. Emerging Approaches for Regenerative Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Brain Injury.
