Physical Therapy articles from August 2006

Physical Therapy archives from August 2006

Opening the garden gate.(Editorial)
August 1, 2006... During the past several months, we have been working to build a new infrastructure to produce what you read each month. This is not the big "ta da"... yet. We are developing a new garden, and that involves preparing the soil, sowing new...

Shoulder dysfunction assessment: self-report and impaired scapular movements.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2006... The prevalences of shoulder dysfunction in various patient populations have been reported to be 34% of people 65 and older, (1) 64% of patients with stroke, (2) and 78% of patients with spinal cord injury. (3) Additionally, some occupational...

Shoulder function and 3-dimensional scapular kinematics in people with and without shoulder impingement syndrome.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2006... The concept of shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) was introduced by Neer (1) in 1972 and represents mechanical compression of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, and biceps tendon against the anterior undersurface of the acromion...

Can low back loading during lifting be reduced by placing one leg beside the object to be lifted?(Clinical report)
August 1, 2006... Manual materials handling is considered to be an important risk factor for the development of low back pain because it can lead to spinal loading that exceeds tissue tolerance. (1,2) In rehabilitation programs for patients with low back pain,...

Reliability and validity of data for 2 newly developed shuttle run tests in children with cerebral palsy.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2006... Maximal aerobic power is an important component of physical fitness and often is used to measure the effect of physical exercise training. It also is used to assess cardiovascular capacity as well as the level of fitness in children and...

Ultrasound produced by a conventional therapeutic ultrasound unit accelerates fracture repair.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2006... Ultrasound is a form of acoustic energy (sound) that possesses a frequency above the limit detectable by the human ear. It has been used therapeutically for more than half a century and currently is one of the most widely and frequently used...

Twice-weekly complete decongestive physical therapy in the management of secondary lymphedema of the lower extremities.(Case Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2006... Lymphedema is an accumulation of protein fluid in the interstitial spaces that leads to swelling, decreased mobility, and increased risk of infection. The lymphedema may be primary, due to a genetic anomaly of the lymphatic system, or...

Using activity monitors to measure physical activity in free-living conditions.(Update)
August 1, 2006... Physical activity is a broad term used to define "any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure." (1)(p126) A physically active lifestyle is associated with a decreased risk for a variety of chronic...

Low-frequency fatigue.(Update)
August 1, 2006... Muscle fatigue has been defined as a temporary loss in force or torque-generating ability due to recent muscle contraction. (1) The mechanisms underlying muscle fatigue are numerous and may have their origins anywhere from the central nervous...

Synergies in health and disease: relations to adaptive changes in motor coordination.(III STEP Series)(Uncontrolled Manifold hypothesis)
August 1, 2006... Consider the following axiomatic statement: In order to study a phenomenon, one has to be able to define it and to have tools that can identify the phenomenon or, even better, the tools to quantify it. In the area of the control and...

Clinical question: is low-level laser therapy effective in the management of lateral epicondylitis?(Evidence in Practice)(Tennis elbow)
August 1, 2006... The purpose of "Evidence in Practice" is to illustrate how evidence is gathered and used to guide clinical decision making. This article is not a case report. The examination, evaluation, and intervention sections are purposely abbreviated. ...

Culture and Critical Care.(Developing Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice)(Book review)
August 1, 2006... Culture and Critical Care Lipson JG, Dibble SL, eds. San Francisco, CA 94143, UCSF Nursing Press, 2005, paperback, 487 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-94367122-1, $33.95. Developing Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice Black Lattanzi JF,...

Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach by Body Systems, ed 3.(Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach, ed 5.)(Book review)
August 1, 2006... Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach by Body Systems, ed 3 Gylys BA, Masters RM. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2005, paperback, 587 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-1254-0, $38.95. Medical Terminology Systems: A Body...

Orthopaedic Clinical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach for Physical Therapists.(Book review)
August 1, 2006... Orthopaedic Clinical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach for Physical Therapists Cleland J. Carlstadt, NJ 07072, Icon Learning Systems, 2005, paperback, 516 pp, illus, ISBN 1-929007-87-6, $64.95. The stated goal of this textbook is to...

Traumatic Brain Injury: Rehabilitative Treatment and Case Management, 2nd ed.(Book review)
August 1, 2006... Traumatic Brain Injury: Rehabilitative Treatment and Case Management, 2nd ed Ashley MJ, ed. Boca Raton, FL 33487, CRC Press, 2004, hardcover, 800 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8493-1362-7, $149.95. Traumatic Brain Injury: Rehabilitative Treatment and...

Foundation awards $303,000 for fellowship and scholarships.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
August 1, 2006... The Foundation for Physical Therapy has awarded 21 scholarships and 1 fellowship through its Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholars (DOCS) program. Tiffany Frimel, PT, MPT, PhD, Washington University in St Louis, has been named...

Recipients in the news.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(physiotherapists)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Sheila Schindler-Ivens, PT, PhD recently received a 3-year, $214,500 grant from the American Heart Association (Midwest Affiliate) to examine cortical and somatosensory contributions to locomotor control and recovery after stroke....

Clinical Research Network (CRN) update #6: meeting recruitment goals in clinical research--lessons learned (Part one).(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
August 1, 2006... An estimated 80% of all clinical trials fail to meet recruitment goals (Marks RG, Conlon M, Ruberg SJ. Paradigm shifts in clinical trials enabled by information technology. Stats Med. 2001;20:2683-2696). The CRN, despite this statistic, was...

Foundation pays tribute to Kendall, honors supporters.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(In memoriam)
August 1, 2006... The Foundation's 2006 Dinner Dance in Orlando, Fla, will long be remembered for its heart-felt tribute to the late Florence P Kendall, PT, FAPTA, and the recognition of several outstanding Foundation supporters, and the announcement of 2 major...

Personalized catalogs.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... Fundamental Fitness Products FFP provides free personalized catalogs for your patients, who receive a 10% discount on all their therapy and fitness product needs. The 4-color, 28-page catalogs will have your clinic name printed on them...

Exercise machine.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... SCIFIT Systems Inc The REXTM from SCIFIT features the new Orbi-Linear exercise movement designed to build kinetic energy as the user's legs move in a natural orbital motion, and their arms in a smooth arc. The easy-to-read computer...

Balance Beam.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... Stick It! The STICK IT! Balance Beam is a floor-level, portable balance training device designed for office, home, or hospital. Developed as a gymnastics training accessory, this beam also can aid in physical therapy rehabilitation. It is...

Exercise ball.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... OPTP Fitball "burst resistant quality" exercise balls are heavy-duty, inflatable vinyl and can support up to 600 lb of pressure. These exercise balls can be used for a total body workout, for core stability exercises, and for stretching...

Posters.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... Med/ART Colorful posters and prints can add enjoyment to many health care environments. With the addition of 2 new product sets, the product line now includes 11 posters and 5 special edition prints. "Rhythm" is the latest addition to the...

Golf fitness training.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... Sports Balance Technology Real-time audio, video, and kinesthetic feedback has been shown to enhance exercise-specific performance, according to the company. The Dynamic Balance System (DBS) uses forceplate technology and is a training and...

Bath Chairs.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... Cosco Home & Office Products Tool-less assembly is a primary feature of Cosco's line of bath and spa chairs. The Bath Chair is height-adjustable and has legs that snap underneath for compact storage. The Teak Spa Chair also is...

Motion assistance.(Product News)
August 1, 2006... OPTP The UE Ranger is a motion assistance device designed to gently increase range of motion and complement the natural movement patterns of the upper extremity. Designed to adapt to all hand sizes and arm lengths, this device consists of...