Physical Therapy articles from April 2005

Physical Therapy archives from April 2005

The peril of inadequate evidence.(Editor's Note)
April 1, 2005... With 2 other members of Physical Therapy's Editorial Board, I attended a fascinating workshop sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The goal of this meeting, held in February, was to recommend to the US federal government a...

Clinical examination variables discriminate among treatment-based classification groups: a study of construct validity in patients with acute low back pain.(Research Report)
April 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Treatment-based classification (TBC) provides matched interventions for patients with acute low back pain (LBP) through key history and clinical findings. This study investigated the discriminant validity of TBC by...

Factors influencing results of functional capacity evaluations in workers' compensation claimants with low back pain.
April 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Physical and psychosocial factors are hypothesized to influence performance-based assessment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between performance on the Isernhagen Work System Functional...

Continuous-scale physical functional performance test: validity, reliability, and sensitivity of data for the short version.(Research Report)
April 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. The Continuous-Scale Physical Functional Performance Test (CS-PFP) can be used to obtain valid, reliable, and sensitive measurements of physical functional capacity. This test requires a fixed laboratory space and...

Classification, intervention, and outcomes for a person with lumbar rotation with flexion syndrome.(Case Report)
April 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. The purpose of this case report is to describe the classification, intervention, and outcomes for a patient with lumbar rotation with flexion syndrome. Case Description. The patient was a 22-year-old man with a medical...

Ultrasound therapy in rectus sheath hematoma.(Case Report)
April 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Ultrasound (US) is one of the most common modalities used in intervention for musculoskeletal disorders, although its effectiveness is debated. The purpose of this case report is to describe the intervention, including...

Recruitment patterns in human skeletal muscle during electrical stimulation.
April 1, 2005... Electromyostimulation (EMS) incorporates the use of electrical current to activate skeletal muscle and facilitate contraction. It is commonly used in clinical settings to mimic voluntary contractions and enhance the rehabilitation of human...

Diaphragmatic breathing training: further investigation needed.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... To the Editor: I commend the authors of the Perspective article "Evidence Underlying Breathing Retraining in People With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" (December 2004) on their observations, interpretations, and...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... In the February 2005 issue, colleges and universities that should have been labeled as "public" in the "Accredited Physical Therapist Education Programs" and "Education Programs Leading to Qualifications as a Physical Therapist Assistant"...

Article titles rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
April 1, 2005... 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 Additional physical activity during...

Atlas of Minimal Access Spine Surgery, ed 2.(Book Review)
April 1, 2005... Atlas of Minimal Access Spine Surgery, ed 2 Regan JJ, Lieberman IH, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Quality Medical Publishing Inc, 2004, hardcover, 563 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-57626-100-X, $275. Minimal access spine surgery has gained popularity as a...

Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine.(Book Review)
April 1, 2005... Essentials of Primary Care Sports Medicine Landry GL, Bernhardt DT. Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Human Kinetics, 2003, hardcover, 342 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-0323-1, $55. This book was compiled from an athletic training course rifled,...

Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Volume One--Spine, ed 4.(Book Review)
April 1, 2005... Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Volume One--Spine, ed 4 Saunders HD, Ryan Saunders R. Chaska, MN 55318, The Saunders Group, 2004, hardcover, 395 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-879190-12-5, $59.95. Previous editions...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants.(Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Obituary)
April 1, 2005... John HP Maley, President/Chair of the Foundation for Physical Therapy from 1996 to 1999 and Board Trustee for 9 years, died on January 26, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shortly before his death, Maley made provisions for a...

Prosthetic Liners.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... Silipos Inc Silipos has redesigned its Explorer Pin and Cushion polymer-gel prosthetic suspension liners and has added a stabilizing matrix to reduce distal elongation during gait. The liners come with a shape-retaining drying stand. ...

Support Boot.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... Swede-O Inc Swede-O introduces a patient-friendly Walking Boot for use with severe ankle sprains and stable ankle fractures and after cast removal and surgery. The boot's rocker bottom and lightweight construction help to partially unload...

Funding Guide.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... Altimate Medical The 5th edition of Altimate's Funding Guide for Standing Technology is designed to help clinicians give payer sources accurate, concise documentation of their patients' medical needs. This edition includes information on...

Heavy Hoop.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... Power Systems Inc The Heavy Hoop was developed to deliver a fun, total body workout for all ages and skill levels. The hoop's weighted design adds resistance and increases the intensity of cardiovascular, Pilates, core strength, and...

Winter Catalog.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... Fitter International Inc Fitter announces the release of its 2005 Winter Catalog featuring more than 20 new functional products. This catalog is the most comprehensive in the company's 20-year history and includes a range of products to...

Topical Anesthetic.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... Gebauer Co Gebauer's Pain Ease is an instant topical anesthetic for use on skin, minor open wounds, and mucous membranes. This skin refrigerant is nonflammable, nontoxic, and formulated to temporarily control pain from injections, minor...

Orthopedic Shoe.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... PW Minor New in Minor's orthopedic footwear line is the Lord Pillow Back XX, with its depth doubled to 1/2 inch to accommodate custom orthotics. This shoe features a Goodyear welt construction with a steel shank and a full-grain, calfskin...

Poster.(Product News)
April 1, 2005... OPTP The Explain Pain Poster Collection is an educational tool designed for use with the Explain Pain book by David Butler, PT. The 4 illustrated posters highlight particularly useful concepts from the book, and both are written in simple...

Journal calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Clinical Research Agenda Oct Elected/Appointed Groups ...