Physical Therapy articles from April 2009

Physical Therapy archives from April 2009

Shumway-Cook A, Ciol MA, Hoffman J, Dudgeon BJ, Yorkston K, Chan L. Falls in the Medicare Population: Incidence, Associated Factors, and Impact on Health Care.(The Bottom Line)
April 1, 2009... Shumway-Cook A, Ciol MA, Hoffman J, Dudgeon BJ, Yorkston K, Chan L. Falls in the Medicare Population: Incidence, Associated Factors, and Impact on Health Care. Phys Ther. 2009;89:324-332. What problems did the researchers set out to study,...

Falls in the Medicare population: incidence, associated factors, and impact on health care.(Research Report)(Report)
April 1, 2009... Falls are a major health problem in the elderly community, increasing the risk for mortality, morbidity, disability, and frailty. (1,2) Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of death from injury. (3) Forty percent of hospital...

Lengthening of the pectoralis minor muscle during passive shoulder motions and stretching techniques: a cadaveric biomechanical study.(Research Report)(Report)
April 1, 2009... The potential relationship of scapular position and motion to shoulder disorders has made them of great interest to many clinicians and researchers. (1-6) Studies using 3-dimensional motion analysis clarified the details of the scapular motion...

Longitudinal construct validity of the GMFM-88 total score and goal total score and the GMFM-66 score in a 5-year follow-up study.(Research Report)(Report)
April 1, 2009... Physical therapists and other health care professionals are being urged to evaluate the effectiveness of their treatment methods. Evidence-based practice requires relevant, reliable, valid, and responsive outcome measures to evaluate treatment...

Ergonomic intervention in the treatment of a patient with upper extremity and neck pain.(Case Report)(Report)
April 1, 2009... Jobs requiring the use of a computer input device and video display terminal (VDT) often expose workers to awkward and sustained postures and repetitive motions of the upper extremities, which have been demonstrated as causes of work-related...

Constraint-induced movement therapy for individuals after cerebral hemispherectomy: a case series.(Case Report)(Report)
April 1, 2009... Intractable pharmaco-resistant epilepsy in children disrupts motor and cognitive development and impairs quality of life. When pathology and seizures involve an entire hemisphere of the brain, a surgical procedure known as cerebral...

Does sleep promote motor learning? Implications for physical rehabilitation.(Perspective)(Report)
April 1, 2009... Each year, approximately 780,000 people in the United States experience a stroke, (1) with more than half experiencing a persistent loss of function. (2,3) Furthermore, stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States) Stroke...

Delaying mobility disability in people with Parkinson disease using a sensorimotor agility exercise program.(Report)
April 1, 2009... Most people who are diagnosed with Parkinson disk ease (PD) do not consult with a physical therapist until they already have obvious mobility problems. However, it is possible that a rigorous exercise program that focuses on anticipated...

On "Clinical prediction rules for physical therapy interventions ..." Beneciuk JM, et al. Phys Ther. 2009;89:114-124.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2009... On "Clinical prediction rules for physical therapy interventions..." Beneciuk JM, et al. Phys Ther. 2009;89:114-124. We commend the authors for undertaking a systematic review on this topic, (1) but we have serious reservations about their...

We celebrate 30 years.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The Foundation for Physical Therapy was incorporated as a charitable organization in 1979 and awarded its first research grants that same year. Over the past 30 years, the Foundation has provided more than $12 million in doctoral scholarships,...

Recipients in the news.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
April 1, 2009... Appearing in PTJ this month is a perspective article titled, "Does Sleep Promote Motor Learning? Implications for Physical Rehabilitation," co-authored by Catherine Siengsukon, PT, PhD, and Lara A Boyd, PT, PhD. This work was supported by...

Foundation-funded research presentation at CSM 2009.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Four platform and four poster presentations reported findings from Foundation-funded research at CSM 2009. These presentations were made possible by donors' financial commitment to physical therapy research and to the future of the profession.

Platform.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
April 1, 2009... Geriatrics Early Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Improves Functional Performance After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Jennifer E Stevens, PT, MPT, PhD Orthopaedics Effect of Femoral Strapping on Medial Femoral Rotation,...

Poster.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
April 1, 2009... Geriatrics Impact of Delayed Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery on Postoperative Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Functional Performance: A Case Report. Jennifer E Stevens, PT, MPT, PhD Preoperative and Inpatient Measures Predict Physical...

Save the date: Thursday, June 11 Foundation Dinner Dance 30-year celebration.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Join the Foundation at the annual Dinner Dance as we celebrate 30 years of funding physical therapy research during PT 2009 in Baltimore. This event is graciously sponsored by HPSO/CNA for the 9th consecutive year. We will honor the...

Last call for Split Raffle--deadline approaches.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The 21st Annual Split Raffle fundraiser supports doctoral scholarships for physical therapists who are emerging researchers. Through the purchase of a split raffle ticket, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are investing in the...

Nominations for Scientific Review Committee due April 30.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The Foundation is seeking recommendations for individuals to serve on its Scientific Review Committee (SRC). Well-qualified physical therapist researchers will review doctoral, fellowship, and research grant applications received by the...

Cold therapy.(Product News)(Biofreeze Cryospray)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Performance Health Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cryospray, a new no-touch, hygenic method of application for Biofreeze, is designed to be particularly beneficial for acute conditions involving severe muscle spasms of the lower back,...

Exercise equipment.(Product News)(Tri W-G )(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Tri W-G [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bariatric Parallel Bar unit is designed specifically for patients who are obese and has a maximum weight capacity of 1,000 lb. The bars feature a steel frame, motorized adjustment of height and...

Cross trainer.(Product News)(NuStep TRS 400)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... NuStep Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer is intended to improve lower-limb impairment, balance, and function in patients with stroke and to assist others who are recovering from health challenges...

Posture support.(Product News)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... OPTP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Original McKenzie SuperRoll is designed to help retrain for correct sitting posture by providing continual and correct low back support. It features custom, high-resiliency foam and has a plush velour...

Software.(Product News)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... BioEx Systems [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fitness Maker is an integrated software system designed to aid in fitness assessment, testing, goal achievement, and development of fitness programs. The software can create and store records for an...

Rotational Platform.(Product News)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... OPTP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Rotational Platform provides a smooth gliding, non-skid surface for closed-chain rotational exercises for the upper and lower extremities. Designed for either seated or standing positions, the platform...

Exercise and balance device.(Product News)(BalanceGym)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... BalanceGym LLC [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BalanceGym allows active older adults and those with balance problems to participate in individual and group exercise programs designed for fall prevention; balance training; muscle...

Electrode Gel.(Product News)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Parker Laboratories Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker recommends its Spectra 360 Electrode Gel for all electrotherapeutic procedures. This salt-free gel with "stay-wet" properties is suitable for long-term applications such as...

Gait Trainer.(Product News)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Biodex Medical Systems Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Gait Trainer 2 treadmill is designed to help patients with acute gait problems. Audio and visual biofeedback prompts proper gait patterns of step length, step speed, and...