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Regenerative Rehabilitation And Genomics: Implications For Occupational Therapy, John V. Rider
Regenerative Rehabilitation And Genomics: Implications For Occupational Therapy, John V. Rider
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
The completion of the human genome project has paved the way for health care practitioners to use genetic and environmental information to tailor medical treatment. This innovative approach to health care is rapidly evolving, and occupational therapists need to be aware of the impact it will have on future practice. Regenerative rehabilitation is a product of knowledge and techniques from the fields of rehabilitation and regenerative medicine with the common goal to restore function. Occupational therapists have the potential to play a significant role in regenerative rehabilitation research and implementation. The purpose of this article is to (a) increase understanding …