Rehabilitation medicine
General Rehabilitation Medicine Sites
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Provides access to some of NIDDR's data as well as other resource directories
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
Acupuncture
Acupuncture (National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM))
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA)
Search the non-member's area of the American Academy of Medical Acupunture's web site for general acupuncture information, research, FAQ's and referrals. The AAMA's journal, Medical Acupuncture, is also available electronically on the site.
Amputation
Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)
Aphasia
"Understanding Aphasia", a booklet available for order. Click here for details!
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
This website of the national non-profit organization serves as a portal for patient information, advocacy, support networks, and additional resources. Included is patient-friendly information in the following subsites: Disease Center, Surgery Center, Alternative Therapies, Self-Treatment, and Arthritis and Bracing.
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Extensive information on the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including consumer/patient resources, research funding opportunities and training, and regularly updated news and events.
Assistive Technology
ABLEDATA
Sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of U.S. Department of Education, ABLEDATA is a federally-funded project to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the U.S.
Alliance for Technology Access
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Back, Neck, and Joint Rehabilitation
MEDLINEplus: Back Pain
From the National Library of Medicine consumer health information service, this page serves as a directory of resources on back pain. Connect to information on basic facts, treatment, prevention, alternative therapies, research, statistics, and age-specific fact sheets.
NINDS Back Pain Information Page
Brain Injury, Mild
Brain Injury Association
The Brain Injury Association of America homepage has online topical information, fact sheets and publications for education and support. There are guides to federal disability programs, legal policy information, research, and links to medical information and other organizations to help those affected by traumatic brain injury.
Brain Injury, Traumatic
NINDS Traumatic Brain Injury Information Page
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide
A resource center from the Centre for Neuro Skills has patient information on brain injury and treatment, pharmacology guides and research links, and an online store.
Cancer Rehabilitation
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) provides cancer information for patients and the public, health professionals, and basic researchers. Included is general information about cancer, treatment information, detection, prevention, genetics, and clinical trial information.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, focuses on reducing disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. The site includes patient information about nutrition, exercise, programs, and products, as well as details about heart diseases, conditions, and treatments. Highlights stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery information, as well as risk assessment tools.
MayoClinic.com: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research
Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disorders
Spondylitis Association of America
Electromyography
MayoClinic.com: Electromyography (EMG)
Hip and Lower Extremity Fractures
MEDLINEplus: Hip Injuries & Disorders
Lymphedema
Cancer/Lymphedema (Rusk Institute)
National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
Multiple Sclerosis
NINDS Multiple Sclerosis Information Page
Multiple Sclerosis
NINDS Multiple Sclerosis Information Page
Musculoskeletal Disorders
National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Extensive information on the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, including consumer/patient resources, research funding opportunities and training, and regularly updated news and events.
Neuromuscular Diseases
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducts and supports biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. The site provides information on neurological disorders, clinical trials and studies, and research.
Osteoporosis
Pain (acute and chronic)
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
The American Chronic Pain Association offers support and information for people with chronic pain.
American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation website is an online resource center for people with pain, their families, friends, caregivers, the media, legislators and the general public.
National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
The National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support for patients who are suffering from intractable pain, their families, friends and the physicians who treat them.
NYU Pain Management Center
The New York University Pain Management Center offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary chronic pain management program that is effective in dealing with a patient's chronic pain syndrome. The main purpose of this site is to serve as a resource for patients who suffer from chronic pain and to provide contact information for physicians who wish to make a referral.
Parkinson's Disease
MEDLINEplus: Parkinson's Disease
National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Diseases and Rehabilitation (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema)
Scoliosis
Spasticity Control
Spasticity Information (WEMOVE)
Spina Bifida
NINDS Spina Bifida Information Page
Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA)
Sports Injuries
Stroke
Swallowing Disorders
Women's Special Rehabilitation Needs
Orchid: Health & Wellness for Women with Disabilities
Vestibular Disorders and Rehabilitation
Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)
Disclaimer: The medical information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or health care provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.