Management of Vasculitis: Understanding the great masquerader

UPMC's Dr. Kathleen Maksimowicz McKinnon provides an overview of the diagnosis of the types of vasculitis as well as immunosuppressive therapy for the disease. Several case studies are reviewed during the course of the presentation.

Publish Date: 2/9/2012
Total Viewing Time: 40 min.

Management of Spastic Hypertonia: Current Concepts

This course by UPMC's Dr. Michael Munin addresses the presentation and pathophysiology of patients with spastic hypertonia.

Publish Date: 5/10/2011
Total Viewing Time: 47 minutes

Move It or Lose It, the Complications of Immobility

During this presentation, Dr. Gwendolyn Sowa examines the potential complications of immobility for the musculoskeletal, neurologic, respiratory, cardiovascular, and other organ systems. The presentation will include physiologic benefits of exercise on bone and cartilage in immobile patients, as well as the design and implementation of appropriate treatment plans for patients with immobility.

Publish Date: 11/9/2010
Total Viewing Time: 45 min

Psychiatric Aspects of Medical Rehabilitation

UPMC psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Whyte, examines major depression in patients undergoing medical rehabilitation following disease or injury resulting in disability.

Publish Date: 9/17/2010
Total Viewing Time: 56 min

3rd Annual Current Concepts in Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Through lectures and discussion, this conference will address the treatments and strategies employed at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Center for Brain Injury.