Physical Therapy articles from April 2007

Physical Therapy archives from April 2007

Sometimes it is better to read the instructions first.(research article writing)(Editorial)
April 1, 2007... How many times have you tried to assemble something, only to realize that, if you had read the instructions first, your job would have been so much easier? If you've ever tried to put together one of those furniture "kits" by gluing first and...

Validation of the Comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for Rheumatoid Arthritis: the perspective of physical therapists.
April 1, 2007... Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with impairments in functions and body structures, including pain, joint stiffness, joint swelling, reduced range of motion, loss of muscle strength (force-generating capacity), joint damage, and fatigue....

Prospective evaluation of the AM-PAC-CAT in outpatient rehabilitation settings.(Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care, computerized adaptive testing)
April 1, 2007... Computerized adaptive testing (CAT), an outcome measurement approach for comprehensive and precise assessment of patient-related outcomes, is being used with increasing frequency in the health care field. (1-3) This method of patient assessment...

Pelvic-floor muscle function in women with pelvic organ prolapse.
April 1, 2007... Pelvic organ prolapse is the descent of the apex of the vagina or cervix (or vaginal vault after hysterectomy), anterior vaginal wall (previously referred to as "cystocele"), or posterior vaginal wall (previously called "rectocele"). (1) As...

Effect of neck exercise on sitting posture in patients with chronic neck pain.
April 1, 2007... In an upright, neutral posture of the cervical spine, passive resistance to motion is minimal. (1) Support of the cervical segments is provided by the muscular sleeve formed by the longus colli muscle anteriorly and the semispinalis cervicis...

Effectiveness of two forms of feedback on training of a joint mobilization skill by using a joint translation simulator.
April 1, 2007... Joint mobilization, a form of passive movement with the application of force to the joint in a specific direction, is a common therapeutic technique used by orthopedic physical therapists to reestablish the arthrokinematics, osteokinematics,...

Short-term effects of thrust versus nonthrust mobilization/manipulation directed at the thoracic spine in patients with neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.
April 1, 2007... The prevalence of neck pain in the general population has been reported to be 15% for men and 23% for women, with nearly half of these individuals experiencing constant unremitting symptoms. (1) It has been estimated that as many as 70% of...

Patterns of lumbar region movement during trunk lateral bending in 2 subgroups of people with low back pain.
April 1, 2007... A number of systems, including the McKenzie system, (1) the treatment-based classification system, (2) and the movement system impairment (MSI) system, (3) have been proposed to classify people with low back pain (LBP) into homogeneous...

Implementation of a strength training program for a 5-year-old child with poor body awareness and developmental coordination disorder.
April 1, 2007... School-based physical therapists often encounter children who move in an uncoordinated manner, appear unaware of their body positions in relation to themselves and others, and cause classroom disruption. These behaviors can frustrate teachers,...

Rehabilitation of an elite gymnast with a type II manubriosternal dislocation.
April 1, 2007... Manubriosternal dislocations can occur from either direct k or indirect trauma and are classified as type I or type II dislocations. Type I dislocations are more common, occur secondary to direct trauma, and displace the sternal body dorsally....

On "The Influence of Otolith Dysfunction ..." Murray et al. Phys Ther. 2007;87:143-152.(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... On "The Influence of Otolith Dysfunction..." Murray et al. Phys Ther. 2007;87:143-152. Murray and colleagues (1) are to be commended for their attempt to identify the role of the otolith organs in the clinical presentation of patients...

Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practitioner's Manual, 2d ed.(Book review)
April 1, 2007... Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practitioner's Manual, ed 2 Liebenson C, ed. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007, hardcover (with DVD-ROM), 972 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-781 7-2997-1, $99.95 The purpose of this book,...

Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, ed 2.(Book review)
April 1, 2007... Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, ed 2 Lusardi MM, Nielsen CC, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Saunders, 2007, hardcover, 903 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-7479-2, $89. This comprehensive text on the use of orthoses and prostheses is...

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, ed 2.(Book review)
April 1, 2007... Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, ed 2 Placzek JD, Boyce DA, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Mosby Elsevier, 2006, paperback, 679 pp, illus, ISBN: 978-1-56053-708-3, $39.95. Are there really any secrets in orthopedic physical therapy?...

Prosthetics and Patient Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach.(Book review)
April 1, 2007... Prosthetics and Patient Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach Carroll K, Edelstein JE, eds. Thorofare, NJ 08086, Slack Inc, 2006, hardcover, 284 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-55642-671-2, $52.95. The aim of this book is to provide the reader...

Foundation-funded research presentations at CSM 2007.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Eleven platform presentations and one poster presentation reported findings from Foundation-funded research at CSM 2007. These presentations were made possible by your financial commitment to physical therapy research and to the future of...

Clinical Research Network (CRN) update #13: choosing appropriate outcomes--considerations from PTClinResNet.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
April 1, 2007... Ultimately, any health care intervention is intended to restore impaired body structures and functions, to overcome activity limitations and participation restrictions, and to prevent new symptoms and disabilities. The outcome of treatment is...

Treatment Table.(Product News)
April 1, 2007... Bailey Manufacturing The Model 486 Back Extension Treatment Table is specially equipped and designed for practitioners of the McKenzie method. The narrow width and face slot eases manual low-back therapy procedures. The table has rounded...

Exercise equipment.(Product News)
April 1, 2007... Power Systems Inc Power Systems introduces Premium Water Cuffs to its aquatic exercise equipment lineup. Constructed of nonabrasive, closed-cell EVA foam, the cuffs can be used on the ankles or wrists to increase the resistance level and...

Pediatric walker.(Product News)
April 1, 2007... Drive Medical The Pediatric Glider Walker features adjustable height and adjustable-angle handles, 5-in flat-free front tires for both indoor and outdoor use, and a wide base for stability and balance. This lightweight aluminum glider is...

Aquatic treadmill.(Product News)
April 1, 2007... Swim-Ex This new motorized treadmill can be treat into the floors of selected Swim-Ex aquatic therapy and sports-conditioning pools. The motorized treadmills have variable speeds up to 8 mph and other features that allow physical...

Exercise equipment.
April 1, 2007... OPTP The Slant is a device designed to help reduce overuse syndromes and prevent postsurgical contracture and excessive scar formation in the lower legs and feet. In addition to stretching the gastrocnemus/soleus muscle complex, the device...

Chair.(Product News)
April 1, 2007... Winco Winco incorporates LiquiCell comfort technology into its fully upholstered clinical chairs and several long-term chairs. LiquiCell technology is designed to help prevent bed sores and other contact sores by combining a low-viscosity...

Exercise chair.(Product News)
April 1, 2007... Rehabco LifeGlider 3000 is a rehabilitation and exercise chair designed to improve the strength and endurance of patients who have limited mobility because of age, illness, or trauma. Designed by a physical therapist, the glider can be...

Exercise equipment: OPTP.(Product News)
April 1, 2007... The BodyBolster is a self-inflating support and positioning tool designed to stretch soft tissues, increase mobility and strength, promote postural stability, and help develop "neurological awareness" of the musculoskeletal system. The bolsters...