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A companion volume

The Reflex Companion

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Board Review

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A 173-chapter textbook mapped to all 176 podcast episodes and the q-bank. Twelve parts covering the ABPMR Part I blueprint, from shoulder anatomy through care-coordination policy. Read straight through, jump to a chapter, or follow the listening order — every chapter has a companion episode and 10 questions tied to its anchors.

Contents

12 parts · 173 chapters

IMusculoskeletal30 ch · 33%
IIProsthetics & Orthotics18 ch · 4%
IIICerebrovascular / Stroke14 ch · 7%
IVSpinal Cord Injury14 ch · 7%
VTraumatic Brain Injury14 ch · 7%
VIPediatric Rehabilitation19 ch
VIIRehabilitation Topics15 ch · 9%
VIIIMedical Rehabilitation14 ch · 15%
IXElectrodiagnostics13 ch · 10%
XFoundational Sciences12 ch · 8%
XINeurologic Conditions6 ch
XIIAdministration & Practice4 ch

Part I

Musculoskeletal

30 chapters · 31 episodes

33% of boards

1.Shoulder Anatomy, Instability, and ImpingementFree19 pp · 30 min
2.Rotator Cuff, Adhesive Capsulitis, and Biceps23 pp · 37 min
3.Shoulder Fractures, Winging, and Nerve Entrapment

Part II

Prosthetics & Orthotics

18 chapters

4% of boards

1.Gait Analysis and Biomechanics23 pp · 37 min
2.Amputation Levels and Epidemiology23 pp · 37 min
3.Surgical Principles and Post-Amputation Rehabilitation27 pp · 43 min

Part III

Cerebrovascular / Stroke

14 chapters

7% of boards

1.Vascular Anatomy and Stroke Syndromes24 pp · 38 min
2.Acute Ischemic Stroke23 pp · 37 minThrombolysis and Thrombectomy
3.Acute Ischemic Stroke

Part IV

Spinal Cord Injury

14 chapters

7% of boards

1.Spinal Cord Anatomy and Neuroanatomy20 pp · 32 min
2.Epidemiology, Etiology, and Prevention18 pp · 29 min
3.ISNCSCI Classification and SCI Syndromes20 pp · 32 min

Part V

Traumatic Brain Injury

14 chapters

7% of boards

1.Epidemiology, Definitions, and Prevention20 pp · 32 min
2.Classification and Severity Scales22 pp · 35 min
3.Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury22 pp · 35 min

Part VI

Pediatric Rehabilitation

19 chapters

1.Normal Development26 pp · 42 minMilestones, Grasp Progression, and Primitive Reflexes
2.Developmental Screening, Red Flags, Autism, and IDEA Part C and Part B26 pp · 42 min
3.Cerebral Palsy

Part VII

Rehabilitation Topics

15 chapters · 17 episodes

9% of boards

1.Pain Rehabilitation Part 126 pp · 42 minTaxonomy, Neuroanatomy, and Non-Opioid Pharmacology
2a.Pain Rehab26 pp · 42 minHeadaches, CRPS, and the Post-Amputation Pain Triad
2b.Pain Rehab

Part VIII

Medical Rehabilitation

14 chapters

15% of boards

1.Cardiac Rehabilitation24 pp · 38 minPhases, Risk Stratification, Exercise Prescription, and Special Populations
2.Pulmonary Rehabilitation23 pp · 37 minPFTs, COPD Classification, Oxygen Therapy, Ventilator Weaning, and Tracheostomy
3.Cancer Rehabilitation

Part IX

Electrodiagnostics

13 chapters

10% of boards

1.Neurophysiology Fundamentals24 pp · 38 min
2.Instrumentation and Technical Factors24 pp · 38 min
3.Nerve Conduction Studies26 pp · 42 min

Part X

Foundational Sciences

12 chapters

8% of boards

1.Brain Neuroanatomy22 pp · 35 minCortical Maps, Basal Ganglia, Thalamus, and Brainstem Nuclei
2.Kinesiology and Biomechanics23 pp · 37 minLevers, Muscle Physiology, Contraction Types, and Arthrokinematics
3.Normal Gait Analysis

Part XI

Neurologic Conditions

6 chapters

1.Multiple Sclerosis21 pp · 34 min
2.ALS and Motor Neuron Disease22 pp · 35 min
3.Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders22 pp · 35 min

Part XII

Administration & Practice

4 chapters

1.CPT Coding, Billing, and Documentation24 pp · 38 minE/M Codes, Modifiers, the 8-Minute Rule, and IRF Requirements
2.Disability, Impairment, and Medicolegal Topics23 pp · 37 minICF, AMA Guides 6th Edition, SSA, Workers' Comp, Capacity, and Daubert
3.Practice Management and Quality

19 pp · 30 min

4.Elbow Anatomy, Epicondylitis, and Throwing Injuries25 pp · 40 min

5.Elbow Nerve Entrapments and Adult Fractures24 pp · 38 min

6.Wrist, Carpal Bones, Carpal Tunnel, and DeQuervain21 pp · 34 min

7a.Hand23 pp · 37 minFlexor Pulleys, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren, and the Fingertip Deformity Quartet

7b.Hand23 pp · 37 minThumb UCL Injury, Intrinsic Muscles, and Deformity by Nerve Injury

8.Hip Anatomy, Muscles, and Special Tests22 pp · 35 min

9.Hip Fractures, Arthroplasty, and Pediatric Hip25 pp · 40 min

10.Knee Anatomy, ACL, PCL, and Ligaments23 pp · 37 min

11.Knee Meniscus, Patellofemoral, and Overuse24 pp · 38 min

12.Ankle Anatomy, Lateral Sprains, Achilles Pathology, and Compartment Syndrome24 pp · 38 min

13.Foot25 pp · 40 minStress Fractures, Plantar Fasciitis, Morton, Lisfranc, and Deformities

14.Spine23 pp · 37 minAnatomy, Disc Herniation, and Radiculopathy

15.Spine25 pp · 40 minStenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet-Mediated Pain

16.Spine25 pp · 40 minRed Flags, Cauda Equina, Scoliosis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis

17.Sports Medicine22 pp · 35 minConcussion, Return-to-Play Protocol, and Stingers

18.Sports Medicine21 pp · 34 minExercise Physiology, Cardiac Equations, and Muscle Physiology

19.Sports Medicine25 pp · 40 minEnvironmental Illness, Rhabdomyolysis, and Special Populations

20.Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Crystal Arthropathies19 pp · 30 min

21.SLE, Inflammatory Myopathies, and Scleroderma20 pp · 32 min

22.Spondyloarthropathies and Fibromyalgia20 pp · 32 min

23.Osteoporosis Part 125 pp · 40 minDiagnosis, DEXA, Risk Factors

24.Osteoporosis Part 224 pp · 38 minTreatment and Fracture Management

25.MSK Ultrasound and Joint Injection22 pp · 35 min

26.Nerve Injury Classification and EDX Correlation24 pp · 38 min

27.Salter-Harris Fractures and Pediatric MSK24 pp · 38 min

28.Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Myofascial Pain20 pp · 32 min

29.Groin Injuries, Athletic Pubalgia, and Leg Length Discrepancy21 pp · 34 min

30.Sports Cardiac Issues, Special Populations, and Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm21 pp · 34 min

4.Transtibial Prosthetics24 pp · 38 min

5.Transfemoral Prosthetics24 pp · 38 min

6.Upper Limb Prosthetics25 pp · 40 min

7.Lower Extremity Orthoses23 pp · 37 min

8.Spinal Orthoses25 pp · 40 min

9.Upper Limb Orthoses26 pp · 42 min

10.Advanced Prosthetic Technology21 pp · 34 min

11.Materials and Fabrication22 pp · 35 min

12.Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics26 pp · 42 min

13.Special Populations in Prosthetics and Orthotics22 pp · 35 min

14.Outcomes and Energy Expenditure22 pp · 35 min

15.Wheelchair and Power Mobility24 pp · 38 min

16.Ambulation Aids26 pp · 42 minCanes, Crutches, Walkers, and Weight-Bearing Status

17.Adaptive Driving, Environmental Control Units, and Medicare DME Criteria21 pp · 34 min

18.Complications of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility25 pp · 40 min

21 pp · 34 min

Imaging, Blood Pressure Management, and Antithrombotics

4.Intracerebral Hemorrhage22 pp · 35 min

5.Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Vascular Malformations23 pp · 37 min

6.Stroke Motor Recovery, Brunnstrom Stages, and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy20 pp · 32 min

7.Stroke Rehabilitation Interventions and Functional Assessment24 pp · 38 min

8.Post-Stroke Dysphagia24 pp · 38 min

9.Post-Stroke Aphasia, Language Disorders, and Dysarthria24 pp · 38 min

10.Post-Stroke Cognitive Deficits23 pp · 37 min

11.Post-Stroke Shoulder and Pain Syndromes23 pp · 37 min

12.Post-Stroke Medical Complications23 pp · 37 min

13.Post-Stroke Sexuality, Driving, and Community Reintegration23 pp · 37 min

14.Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Anoxic Brain Injury22 pp · 35 min

4.Pathophysiology and Acute Management23 pp · 37 min

5.Autonomic Dysreflexia20 pp · 32 min

6.Neurogenic Bladder Management23 pp · 37 min

7.Neurogenic Bowel and GI Complications22 pp · 35 min

8.Respiratory Management23 pp · 37 min

9.Cardiovascular Complications23 pp · 37 min

10.Spasticity Management23 pp · 37 min

11.Pain Syndromes After Spinal Cord Injury19 pp · 30 min

12.Pressure Injuries23 pp · 37 min

13.Sexuality, Fertility, and Reproductive Health24 pp · 38 min

14.MSK Complications, Functional Outcomes, and the Rehabilitation Continuum23 pp · 37 min

4.Neuroimaging in Traumatic Brain Injury22 pp · 35 min

5.Acute Management of Severe TBI22 pp · 35 min

6.Disorders of Consciousness23 pp · 37 min

7.Medical and Neurological Complications After TBI23 pp · 37 min

8.Pharmacology After TBI24 pp · 38 min

9.Agitation and Behavioral Management21 pp · 34 min

10.Spasticity and Motor Recovery23 pp · 37 min

11.Neuroendocrine Disorders After TBI19 pp · 30 min

12.Concussion, Mild TBI, and CTE23 pp · 37 min

13.Pediatric and Geriatric Traumatic Brain Injury22 pp · 35 min

14.The Rehabilitation Continuum23 pp · 37 min

23 pp · 37 min

Definition, Etiology, Early Detection, and GMFCS

4.Cerebral Palsy24 pp · 38 minSubtypes, the Tone-Management Ladder, Gait, and Hip Surveillance

5.Spina Bifida and Neural Tube Defects21 pp · 34 min

6.Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy21 pp · 34 min

7.Hereditary Neuropathies, Myotonic Dystrophy, and the Congenital Myopathies27 pp · 43 min

8.Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries21 pp · 34 min

9.Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury21 pp · 34 min

10.Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury and SCIWORA22 pp · 35 min

11.Genetic and Chromosomal Syndromes22 pp · 35 min

12.Pediatric MSK Disorders25 pp · 40 min

13.Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis25 pp · 40 minILAR Subtypes, Uveitis Screening, and MAS

14.Juvenile Myositis, Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders, and Infectious Arthritides25 pp · 40 min

15.Pediatric Burns25 pp · 40 minTBSA, Depth, Parkland, and Anti-Deformity Positioning

16.Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation, Late Effects, and Sickle Cell Disease23 pp · 37 min

17.Pediatric Pharmacology and Spasticity Management26 pp · 42 min

18.Orthotics, Assistive Technology, and Outcomes23 pp · 37 min

19.Early Intervention, School Services, and Transition24 pp · 38 min

26 pp · 42 min

Myofascial Pain, Fibromyalgia, Cancer Pain, and Sympathetic Blocks

3.Pain Rehabilitation Part 328 pp · 45 minInterventional Procedures and Neuromodulation

4.Spasticity Management25 pp · 40 minDefinitions, Pharmacology, and Interventions

5.Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel24 pp · 38 min

6.Dysphagia and Nutrition24 pp · 38 min

7.Pressure Injuries24 pp · 38 min

8a.Functional Assessment24 pp · 38 minthe ICF Framework, Ordinal Data, FIM, and Barthel

8b.Balance, Exertion, and Stroke-Recovery Scales, plus the IRF Rules24 pp · 38 min

9.Deconditioning, Immobility, and DVT23 pp · 37 min

10.Wheelchair Seating Part 124 pp · 38 minAssessment, Measurements, Cushions, and Tilt vs Recline

11.Wheelchair Seating Part 226 pp · 42 minFrames, Wheels, Propulsion, and Prescription by Diagnosis

12.Movement Disorders23 pp · 37 min

13.Sleep Disorders23 pp · 37 min

14.Chronic Pelvic Pain and Sexuality23 pp · 37 min

15.Psychological Adjustment to Disability, Caregiver Burden, Community Reintegration, and Vocational Rehabilitation23 pp · 37 min

24 pp · 38 min

Fatigue, Lab-Value Precautions, Plexopathy, Lymphedema, Mirels Scoring, and Paraneoplastic Syndromes

4.Burns Rehabilitation24 pp · 38 minDepth Classification, TBSA, Parkland Formula, Anti-Deformity Positioning, and Scar Management

5.Organ Transplantation Rehabilitation22 pp · 35 minDenervated Heart, Immunosuppression, and Solid-Organ Specifics

6.Physical Modalities23 pp · 37 minHeat, Cold, Ultrasound, Diathermy, Electrical Stimulation, Iontophoresis, Traction, and Biofeedback

7.Geriatric Rehabilitation25 pp · 40 minAging Physiology, Falls, Polypharmacy, Hip Fracture, Frailty, Delirium, and Dementia

8.Sleep Disorders in Rehabilitation23 pp · 37 minArchitecture, OSA, Central Apnea, Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, REM Behavior Disorder, and Restless Legs Syndrome

9.Delirium in Medical Rehabilitation23 pp · 37 minDiagnosis, Subtypes, Prevention, and Management

10.Lymphedema and Edema Management24 pp · 38 minLymphatic Anatomy, ISL Staging, Complete Decongestive Therapy, and the Lymphedema-Versus-Venous-Versus-Lipedema Triad

11.Post-COVID and PASC Rehabilitation24 pp · 38 minFatigue, Post-Exertional Malaise, Dysautonomia and POTS, Cognitive Dysfunction, and the Pacing-Versus-Graded-Exercise Branch Point

12.Polytrauma and Critical Illness25 pp · 40 minICU-Acquired Weakness, CIP vs CIM, Early Mobilization, and Blast Injury

13.Palliative Care21 pp · 34 minHospice Distinction, WHO Analgesic Ladder, Symptom Management, Goals of Care, and Prognostication

14.Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders in Rehabilitation23 pp · 37 minDiabetes, Diabetic Foot, Thyroid Myopathies, Pituitary, and Adrenal Disorders

4.

Late Responses, Repetitive Nerve Stimulation, Single-Fiber EMG, and Autonomic Testing23 pp · 37 min

5.Needle Electromyography23 pp · 37 min

6.Radiculopathy23 pp · 37 min

7.Plexopathy24 pp · 38 min

8.Entrapment Neuropathies24 pp · 38 minUpper Extremity

9.Entrapment Neuropathies23 pp · 37 minLower Extremity

10.Polyneuropathy24 pp · 38 minClassification, Patterns, and Key Diagnoses

11.Motor Neuron Disease23 pp · 37 minALS, SMA, Kennedy Disease, and Post-Polio Syndrome

12.Myopathy22 pp · 35 min

13.Neuromuscular Junction Disorders22 pp · 35 min

20 pp · 32 min

The Gait Cycle, Rancho Los Amigos Phases, Muscle Choreography, and Three Rockers

4.Exercise Physiology19 pp · 30 minEnergy Systems, VO2max, Fick, METs, Karvonen, FITT, and Training Adaptations

5.Biostatistics and Research Design25 pp · 40 minMeasurement Scales, 2x2 Tables, Study Hierarchy, and Bias

6.Pharmacology Cross-Cutting19 pp · 30 minOpioid Equianalgesic Math, Neuropathic Pain Agents, and NSAIDs

7.Peripheral Nerve Recovery25 pp · 40 minSeddon/Sunderland, Wallerian Degeneration, and Regeneration

8.CNS Recovery and Neuroplasticity27 pp · 43 minHebbian Learning, Cortical Reorganization, and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

9.Musculoskeletal and Cardiopulmonary Aging25 pp · 40 minSarcopenia, Osteoporosis Treatment, Isolated Systolic Hypertension, and the Age-Adjusted Blood Gas

10.The Creatinine That Lies25 pp · 40 minRenal and Pharmacokinetic Aging, Cognitive and Sensory Decline, and the Geriatric Syndromes

11.Neuromuscular Junction Physiology23 pp · 37 minACh Synthesis, Quantal Release, and the Safety Factor

12.Spinal Cord, Cranial Nerve, and Peripheral Neuroanatomy25 pp · 40 minReflex Arcs, ISNCSCI Key Muscles, Dermatomes, Cranial Nerves, Plexus Anatomy, and the Autonomic Nervous System

4.

GBS, CIDP, Post-Polio Syndrome, and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders23 pp · 37 min

5.Functional Neurologic Disorder22 pp · 35 min

6.Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia24 pp · 38 min

22 pp · 35 min

HIPAA, Bioethics, PDSA, Patient Safety, Malpractice, and MIPS

4.Rehabilitation Team, Settings, and Care Coordination22 pp · 35 minTeam Models, Levels of Care, Life Care Planning, Handoffs, and Compliance Laws