Physical Therapy articles from April 2006

Physical Therapy archives from April 2006

Age-related effects in sequential motor learning.(Research Report)
April 1, 2006... In the clinic, physical therapists spend substantial amounts of time training and retraining older adults to regain safety, balance, and function with activities of daily living skills that require efficient motor responses. Despite the time...

A high-intensity functional weight-bearing exercise program for older people dependent in activities of daily living and living in residential care facilities: evaluation of the applicability with focus on cognitive function.(Research Report)
April 1, 2006... High-intensity exercise programs (ie, training near an individual's maximum capacity) have been shown to improve lower-limb strength (force-generating capacity of muscle), balance, and mobility in older people who are healthy and those with...

Reporting ethical protections in physical therapy research.(Research Report)
April 1, 2006... Although the rewards of biomedical research, such as advances in treatment and prevention of disease, are enormous, in some cases research can seriously harm participants, as illustrated by the Nazi atrocities committed on prisoners of war in...

Factors affecting physical activity behavior in urban adults with arthritis who are predominantly African-American and female.(Research Report)
April 1, 2006... Arthritis is the leading cause of physical disability in the United States and affects nearly 43 million people. (1) The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), and a second common form is rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (2) Physical...

Effect of therapeutic exercise on gait speed in community-dwelling elderly people: a meta-analysis.(Research Report)
April 1, 2006... A common complaint of elderly people is that they cannot walk "the way they used to." One aspect of walking that changes with age is gait speed. After the seventh decade of life, habitual gait speed declines at a rate of 12% to 16% per decade...

Use of the physical performance test to assess preclinical disability in subjects with asymptomatic carotid artery disease.(Research Report)
April 1, 2006... Preclinical disability is a phenomenon described by Fried et al (1) as identifiable functional loss that precedes the recognition of difficulty in performing tasks. The preclinical disability state can affect function in 2 ways--either a...

Resting position variables at the shoulder: evidence to support a posture-impairment association.(Research Report)
April 1, 2006... Postural deviations, including forward head, forward shoulders (scapular protraction), humeral internal rotation, and increased thoracic kyphosis, have been implicated in the development of shoulder pain. (1-4) The relationship between postural...

Early rehabilitation following surgical fixation of a femoral shaft fracture.(Case Report)
April 1, 2006... Each year in the United States, approximately 60,000 patients sustain midshaft femoral fractures. (1) The majority of these injuries occur in young people and are the result of high-energy mechanisms, such as motor vehicle accidents, falls from...

Use of botulinum toxin type A in children with cerebral palsy.(Update)
April 1, 2006... Key Words: Cerebral palsy, Drugs, Spasticity. Cerebral palsy is one of the most common causes of activity limitation in children. The central nervous system (CNS) lesion causing the disorder of posture and movement is nonprogressive, but...

Association of genetic factors with selected measures of physical performance.(Update)
April 1, 2006... Key Words: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), Genetics, Rehabilitation. In the last 30 years, the field of genetics has proven to be a highly influential component of nearly all aspects of research and clinical science. Numerous...

Initiatives in rehabilitation research.
April 1, 2006... Federal funding of rehabilitation research depends on how much that research is valued, both within the physical therapy profession and among the external groups and individuals who have a stake in the research outcomes. To help advance...

Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant.(Book review)
April 1, 2006... Documentation Basics: A Guide for the Physical Therapist Assistant Erickson ML, McKnight B. Thorofare, NJ 08086, Slack Inc, 2005, paperback, 153 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-55642-673-9, $34.95. Documentation, the crucial element needed for recording...

Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles, ed 3.(Book review)
April 1, 2006... Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles, ed 3 Smith DG, Michael JW, Bowker JH, eds. Rosemont, IL 60018, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2004, hardcover, 965 pp, illus, ISBN:...

Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide to the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding.(Book review)
April 1, 2006... Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide to the Benefits of Therapeutic Riding Scott N. Denton, TX 76203, University of North Texas Press, 2005, paperback, 226 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-57441-192-6, $14.95. Equine-assisted activities (EAA) is the...

Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, ed 2.(Book review)
April 1, 2006... Examination of Musculoskeletal Injuries, ed 2 Shultz SJ, Houglum PA, Perrin DH. Champaign, IL 61825, Human Kinetics, 2005, hardcover, 720 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-5138-4, $69. The second edition of this text replaces the previous title,...

Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis, ed 4.(Book review)
April 1, 2006... Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis, ed 4 Levangie PK, Norkin CC, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2005, hardcover, 588 pp, illus, ISBN 0-8036-1191-9, $54.95. Joint Structure and Function is a work that has stood...

Foundation honors physical therapy icon Florence P Kendall, PT, FAPTA (1910-2006).(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A tireless supporter of the Foundation's core mission to advance the profession of physical therapy through clinical research, Kendall dedicated her entire life to physical therapy and furthering its practice. ...

Foundation Dinner Dance to honor Kendall.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
April 1, 2006... The Foundation's 2006 Dinner Dance--scheduled for Thursday, June 22, during APTA's annual conference in Orlando, Fla--will now be in honor of Florence P Kendall, PT, FAPTA. In last month's issue of Physical Therapy, it had been announced that...

Clinical Research Network update #2: researchers present preliminary reports at the combined sections meeting.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
April 1, 2006... On Thursday, February 2, 2006, project investigators from the Clinical Research Network (CRN) discussed their studies, the quality-of-life outcome instruments, and baseline results in a very informative 2-hour symposium: "Patient Perspectives...

Three sections' events at CSM raise fun(ds) for research.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
April 1, 2006... Thanks to all who attended the three section-sponsored special events at CSM in San Diego to support the Foundation for Physical Therapy. Following the Opening Ceremonies, the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section's Dance for Research,...

Foundation seeks donations for online auction.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
April 1, 2006... The Foundation for Physical Therapy is accepting donations for its annual auction to be conducted this year online. Donors may register online via the Foundation's auction Web site, http:// physicaltherapyfdtn.cmarket.com. Interested bidders...

Who's driving the "little dream"?(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
April 1, 2006... It's been the envy of every driver who walked by the Foundation's booth at CSM in San Diego and New Orleans, and at PT 2005 in Boston! Since the contest began in February 2005, that shiny, sporty MINI Cooper helped raise more than $75,000 in...

Stretching device.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3D Sports Performance Inc. 3D Sports Performance introduces the Tri-Stretch device for strength and balance training. Through its multidirectional biomechanical design, Tri-Stretch allows the body to move over...

Cross-trainers.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Octane Fitness The Q45 and Q45e cross-trainers are designed for home use and feature "intelligent," adjustable ergonomics and electronics. The machines also have customization options, such as an electronically...

Lumbar support.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OPTP The McKenzie Self-Inflating Air Back provides portable lumbar support to help correct poor posture that can cause low back pain. The Air Back facilitates correct and natural positioning of the lower spine...

Wall gym.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lifeline International Inc. The Lifeline Wall Gym 2000 is a rehabilitation and fitness center that features an extended 20-in overhang to accommodate wheelchairs, a triple cable pocket that holds up to three...

Walkway.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fitter International Inc. The cobblestone walkway is a walking mat based on traditional Chinese holistic medicine and the principles of reflexology. The mat is designed to simulate the healthy effects of walking...

Wheelchair hardware.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Adaptive Engineering Lab Designed to provide a mounting option for Pro-Tech Backs and Adjustable Drop Seats for wheelchairs, the crash-tested hardware mount can provide a safer seating system and reduce the risk...

Roller.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OPTP The Pro-Roller is engineered for use by fitness and therapy professionals and features high-quality closed-cell foam for firm support and comfort for the patient. The cylindrical roller's slightly textured...

Joint support belt.(Product News)
April 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Relief Mart Inc. Relief Mart introduces the SacroTech biocybernetic support belt designed to stabilize the sacroiliac joints after an injury or during acute flare-ups. The belt features a patented mechanical...