Physical Therapy articles from April 2003

Physical Therapy archives from April 2003

Heart and soul of a profession. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... Journals such as this one are special because they are "owned" by an entire profession, through individual memberships in an association. Each member of the American Physical Therapy Association owns Physical Therapy. As a result, I believe...

Use of clinical and impairment-based tests to predict falls by community-dwelling older adults. (Research Report).
April 1, 2003... An estimated 25% to 35% of adults aged 65 years and older fall each year. (1-4) The high fall incidence in older adults is costly in terms of both health care dollars and quality of life. Most older adults hospitalized for falls are discharged...

Effects of short versus long bouts of aerobic exercise in sedentary women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial. (Research Report).
April 1, 2003... Fibromyalgia is a chronic painful condition of unknown etiology. The prevalence rate for people of all ages is 2% (women=3.4%, men=0.5%); prevalence increases with age, with prevalence rates of 7.1% and 1.2%, respectively, for women and men...

Voluntary activation and decreased force production of the quadriceps femoris muscle after total knee arthroplasty. (Research Report).
April 1, 2003... Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) predictably reduces knee pain, but it has had limited success in restoring quadriceps femoris muscle force-generating capacity and function to that of age-matched people without osteoarthritis. (1-6) Decreased...

Fatigability and variable-frequency train stimulation of human skeletal muscles. (Research Report).
April 1, 2003... Surface electrical stimulation is often applied to human skeletal muscles that differ in fiber-type composition. For example, the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle is sometimes stimulated in an effort to control foot drop. (1) However, we have...

Hypoalgesic and sympathoexcitatory effects of mobilization with movement for lateral epicondylalgia. (Research Report).
April 1, 2003... Mulligan (1) has recently described an intervention in which a therapist applies a passive glide mobilization to a joint (usually an accessory motion) and sustains it while the client performs a physical task involving the limbs. The...

Application of constraint-induced movement therapy for an individual with severe chronic upper-extremity hemiplegia. (Case Report).
April 1, 2003... Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. (1) More than 750,000 people are estimated to have strokes each year in the United States, and over 4 million people in the United States are living with a disability as a result...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
April 1, 2003... This section provides readers with a list of articles on rehabilitation topics that have been recently published in other journals. Articles are listed by the type of study. Outcomes/Effectiveness Attentional abilities and functional...

Pain Sourcebook, 2d ed.(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... Bellenir K, ed. Detroit, MI 48226, Omnigraphics, 2002, hardcover, 683 pp, ISBN: 0-7808-0612-3, $78. The purpose of this book is to provide the general public with basic information about pain. This volume covers a wide range of...

Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation.(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... Neumann DA. St Louis, MO 63146, Mosby Inc, 2002, hardcover, 619 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8151-6349-5, $54.95. This text begins by explaining core biomechanical principles, then approaches the body regionally, as do a host of competing kinesiology...

Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 6th ed.(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... Purtilo R, Haddad A. Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399, WB Saunders Co, 2002, paperback, 383 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9297-4, $39.95. The sixth edition of Health Professional and Patient Interaction is a definitive handbook on professionalism for...

Alternative Medicine Sourcebook, 2d ed.(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... Matthews DD, ed. Detroit, MI 48226, Omnigraphics, 2002, hardcover, 631 pp, ISBN: 0-7807-0605-0, $78. For people interested in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), Omnigraphics has just released the second edition of the...

Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span, 2d ed.(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... Cech DJ, Martin S. Philadelphia, PA 19106, WB Saunders Co, 2002, hardcover, 525 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-72168122-0, $44.95. The target audience for this book is students in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health care...

Comprehensive Wound Management.(Book Review)
April 1, 2003... Irion G. Thorofare, NJ 08086, Slack Inc, 2002, paperback, 302 pp, illus, ISBN 1-55642-477-9, $37. The author's intent is to help the reader develop a systematic approach toward wound care that is based on a thorough understanding of wound...

APTA's Fax-on-Demand directory.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
April 1, 2003... The APTA Fax-on-Demand service allows you to receive high-demand Association documents within minutes. Simply dial 800/399-2782 and press "1" if you are an APTA member, "2" if you are not a member, or "3" if you would like to join APTA. Then...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants. (Foundation for Physical Therapy).
April 1, 2003... Research Grant and McMillan Applications Available Requests for proposals (RFPs) for 1-year $40,000 research grants are now available on the following topics: * Evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for older...

Anatomy software. (Product News).(Interactive Spine 3D anatomy software program from OPTP)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... OPTP The Interactive Spine on CD-ROM is a 3D anatomy software program designed to assist with the education of patients and clients. Features more than 200 clinical slides, range-of-motion animations, dissections, magnetic resonance image...

TENS device. (Product News).(BioStim [A.sup.3] Analog battery-operated transutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device from BioMedical Life Systems)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... BioMedical Life Systems The BioStim [A.sup.3] Analog battery-operated transutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device features a timer and flip-top design. An instruction diagram inside the flip-top cover guides users through 6...

Wheelchair. (Product News).(Jewel "Tilt-In-Space" wheelchairs from Innovation In Motion)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Innovation In Motion Jewel "Tilt-In-Space" wheelchairs feature hydraulically assisted, foot-operated adjustment and the built-in support to correct postural position. The padded seat has 3 grades of soft foam and a rubber-sprung pelvic...

Traction and decompression system. (Product News).(3D ActiveTrac Model 73000A from the Saunders Group)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Saunders Group 3D ActiveTrac Model 73000A has been updated and now features non-slip vinyl surfaces on the traction harnesses for better patient stabilization, adjustable armrests, swivel-mount display, and rolling locking casters on all 4...

Orthopedic products catalog. (Product News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Core Products International Core Products has added massage therapy products to its 2003 catalog, including a patented Chest Rest massage cushion, the Tri-Core family of cervical pillows, the Leg Spacer and other orthopedic braces, the...

Gait analysis. (Product News).(F-Scan system in-shoe sensor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Tekscan The F-Scan system in-shoe sensor is a noninvasive way to immediately determine orthotic efficacy, identify areas of potential ulceration, screen patients with diabetes and other neuropathic conditions, and observe gait...

Elevating leg rest. (Product News).(IT-Phytz Universal Elevating Leg Rest)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Physical Therapy Engineering The IT-Phytz Universal Elevating Leg Rest is adjustable to fit on wheelchairs with pins that are close together or far apart. The unique universal latch will fit on wheelchairs that have large or small pins....

TENS device. (Product News).(CT1 Pain Control Bandage)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Cyclotec AMT CT1 Pain Control Bandage is designed for drug-free relief from localized pain. The CT1, which requires a prescription, is fully controllable by the user and can be used repeatedly throughout the day. The wireless device is...

Journal calendar.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Calendar)
April 1, 2003... Journal Calendar APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Elected/Appointed Groups...