Physical Therapy articles from August 2007

Physical Therapy archives from August 2007

A different kind of global warming.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
August 1, 2007... I confess. I registered for the 15th International Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) meeting in Vancouver, BC, to participate in a session for more than 40 editors of physical therapy journals and newsletters from...

Temporal and spatial gait characteristics of children with Hurler syndrome after umbilical cord blood transplantation.(Research Report)
August 1, 2007... Hurler syndrome is the most severe form of mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) and has an incidence of approximately 1.19 per 100,000 live births. (1,2) Children diagnosed with Hurler syndrome typically have retarded growth, coarse facial...

A survey of therapeutic ultrasound use by physical therapists who are orthopaedic certified specialists.(Research Report)
August 1, 2007... For decades, ultrasound (US) has been a widely used and well-accepted physical therapy adjunct modality throughout the world, (1-7) particularly for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. (1,2,4-7) Ultrasound was first introduced as a...

Plantar fasciitis: are pain and fascial thickness associated with arch shape and loading?(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... Since the pioneering work of Hicks, (1,2) in which tensile forces within the plantar fascia of cadaveric limbs were related to foot structure, the aspect ratio of the medial longitudinal arch (ie, the height-to-length ratio) has commonly been...

Gait coordination after stroke: benefits of acoustically paced treadmill walking.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... Coordination between moving body parts is essential for functional walking and is modified, often in a subtle manner, to accommodate variations in task requirements and circumstances, such as walking speed, (1,2) path curvature, (3) and...

Variables influencing physical therapists' perceptions of continuing education.(Research Report)(Report)
August 1, 2007... The changing health care environment is well documented. (1-5) Lifelong learning and professional development through continuing education (CE), whether voluntary or mandatory, have been identified as ways to foster self-development and equip...

Shoulder muscle recruitment patterns during commonly used rotator cuff exercises: an electromyographic study.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... The shoulder (glenohumeral) joint has a high degree of mobility to enable the hand to perform a multitude of varied tasks. (1-3) To maintain shoulder joint stability without compromising mobility, compression of the humeral head into the...

Blood flow changes in the trapezius muscle and overlying skin following transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... Used since the 1970s for pain inhibition in acute as well as chronic pain states, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) stimulates primary afferents by low-voltage controlled electrical pulses through electrodes applied to the...

Comparison of the hypoalgesic efficacy of low-frequency and burst-modulated kilohertz frequency currents.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... Electrical stimulation of nerve and muscle has a long history of use by physical therapists. The stimulators used clinically include large, mains-powered devices, commonly interferential current (IFC) or "Russian current" stimulators. Portable,...

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and volitional exercise for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis: a multiple-patient case report.(Case Report)(Case study)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... More than 50% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are affected by rheumatoid cachexia. (1) Rheumatoid cachexia is characterized by altered energy and metabolic abnormalities that result in the loss of body cell mass despite a relatively...

Long-term locomotor training for gait and balance in a patient with mixed progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration.(Case Report)(Case study)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD) are neurodegenerarive disorders. In one study, (1) the average annual incidence rate of PSP (new cases per 100,000 person-years) was 5.3 for people aged 50 to 99 years....

Electrotherapy explained: principles and practice, ed 4.(Book review)
August 1, 2007... Robertson V, Ward A, Low J, Reed A. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Elsevier, 2006, paperback (with CD-ROM), 448 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-8843-7, $64.95. This is the fourth edition of this text, which was first published in 1990. Although the types...

Correction.(Correction notice)
August 1, 2007... "Till we meet again." Craik RL. Phys Ther. 2007;87:830-832. There was an error in the information on new Editorial Board Member Carolynn Patten, PT, PhD, in last month's Editor's Note. Patten recently moved from Stanford University and the...

News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
August 1, 2007... Foundation Awards $310,500 for Fellowship and Scholarships The Foundation for Physical Therapy has awarded $310,500 for 20 doctoral scholarships and 1 fellowship through the Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholars (DOCS) program....

Mobile standers.(Product News)(Evolv with Mobile Option)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Altimate Medical Altimate announces its self-propelled Mobile Option for the EasyStand Evolv youth and adult standers, which facilitate mobility and independence. Features on the Evolv with Mobile Option, such as wheel locks to secure the...

Body weight support harness.(Product News)(Robertson Harness)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Robertson Harness According to the manufacturer, the support harness, designed for use on power treadmills, has proven to work well in other applications that require free movement of the hips. Multiple handles and tie-in places permit...

Rolling walker.(Product News)(Airgo Navigator)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Can-Am Care LLC Airgo Navigator is a rolling walker that can quickly convert to a transport chair. The Navigator folds easily into a small, lightweight, portable configuration for easy storage. It weighs 21 lb and can support up to 250 lb,...

Mobility tool.(Product News)(Outta Bed)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Invisible CareGiver Innovations LLC The Outta Bed bed mobility tool gives a strong, stable ergonomic support for in-bed mobility and full weight transfers of patients weighing up to 250 lb. The tool attaches to the bed or fastens to floor....

One-handed belt.(Product News)(Myself Belts)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Myself Designs LLC The creators of Myself Belts announce an Adult Belt line for one-handed use. Designed in collaboration with an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in manual dexterity, Myself Belts can help adults and children with motor...

Hydraulic knee joint.(Product News)(3R80)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Otto Bock HealthCare Otto Bock introduces the 3R80 rotary hydraulic knee joint, featuring improvements and simple adjustments for an easier fit and better outcomes for the user. With a revised hydraulic control, the new knee joint makes it...

Walking assistance.(Product News)(Walking Wings)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... UpSpring Walking Wings is designed to assist children 6 months to 4 years of age who are learning to walk. The device consists of 2 adjustable straps connected to a support vest that fastens around the child's chest to assist with balance...

Catalog.(Product News)(EasyStand Product Catalog)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Altimate Medical The 2007 EasyStand Product Catalog features the complete line of EasyStand sit-to-stand frames for kids and adults, including additional options and accessories for EasyStand Evolv products. The catalog also provides...

Lumbar support.(Product News)(McKenzie SuperRoll)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... OPTP McKenzie SuperRoll provides continuous lumbar support to help prevent back pain and retrain patients to adopt a correct sitting posture. This durable roll features high-resiliency foam. The detachable elastic strap secures the roll on...