Physical Therapy articles from December 2003

Physical Therapy archives from December 2003

Updates: sharing the latest evidence.(Note From the Editorial Board)
December 1, 2003... Can you list the appropriate tests to identify a patient with unilateral neglect following a stroke? (1) Can you describe the most common characteristics of children with developmental coordination disorders? (2) Can you discuss the latest data...

Determinants of balance confidence in community-dwelling elderly people.(Research Report)
December 1, 2003... ********** Falling is a common problem associated with aging. Thirty, percent of people over the age of 65 years fall annually, with that number rising to 40% for people over the age of 80 years. (1) Although serious injuries such as hip...

Physical therapists who claimed workers' compensation: a qualitative study.(Research Report)
December 1, 2003... ********** Several researchers (1-6) have documented the work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) experienced by physical therapists. These studies have focused on the prevalence rather than the experiences of people with WMSDs. The...

Using clinical outcomes to explore the theory of expert practice in physical therapy.(Research Report)
December 1, 2003... ********** Expert practitioners are thought to "do something better," because they know how to do the "right thing at the right time," and thereby "provide better care." (1) In their pivotal work, Jensen et al (2) have articulated the need...

Treadmill training for an infant born preterm with a grade III intraventricular hemorrhage.(Case Report)
December 1, 2003... Treadmill stepping has been used to study dynamic systems theory, a conceptual framework for both motor development and physical therapy intervention. (1,2) According to dynamic systems theory, motor behavior is a complex, self-organizing...

Understanding and treating "pusher syndrome".(Perspective)(stroke therapy)
December 1, 2003... In 1985, Patricia Davies first described the surprising behavior of some patients with stroke who use their nonparetic extremities to push toward the paretic side. (1) When sitting or standing, these patients use their nonparetic extremities to...

The devil's in the details.( )(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... To the Editor: Physical therapy as a profession is beginning to develop an interest in pharmacology and in how pharmaceuticals interact with physical therapy interventions. In addition to or as a result of this interest, the journals of...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
December 1, 2003... This section provides readers with a list of articles on rehabilitation topics that have been recently published in other journals. Articles are listed by the type of study. Outcomes/Effectiveness Anti-inflammatory effects of exercise...

Transdermal Drug Delivery, 2nd rev. ed.(Book Review)
December 1, 2003... Guy RH, Hadgrafl J, eds. New York, NY 10016-0602, Marcel Dekker Inc, 2003, hardcover, 391 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-82470861-X, $165. The purpose of this textbook is to provide an in-depth description of transdermal drug delivery (TDD) methods,...

Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, 5th ed., 2 vols.(Book Review)
December 1, 2003... Mackin E J, Callahan AD, Skirven TM, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Mosby Inc, 2002, hardcover, 2,311 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-323-01094-6, $225. This comprehensive two-volume series is organized into 29 sections on topics related In the medical and...

The Thorax: An Integrated Approach, 2nd ed.(Book Review)
December 1, 2003... Lee O. Surrey, BC V4P 2N5, Canada, Diane G Lee Physiotherapist Corp, 2003, paperback (with enclosed CD-ROM), 144 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-9732363-0-2, $63.95. Diane Lee has significantly updated her text on the thoracic spine. The second edition...

Stress Testing: Principles and Practice, 5th ed.(Book Review)
December 1, 2003... Ellestad MH. New York, NY 10016, Oxford University Press Inc, 2003, hardcover, 557 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-19515928-4, $79.95. This textbook is the first new edition since 1975 and provides information primarily for cardiologists on the history,...

Disability Evaluation, 2nd ed.(Book Review)
December 1, 2003... Demeter SL, Andersson GBJ, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Mosby Inc, 2003, hardcover, 956 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-32300959-X, $89.95. This revised edition of Disability Evaluation was written and copublished with the American Medical Association (AMA)...

Sports Injuries Sourcebook, 2nd ed.(Book Review)
December 1, 2003... Sports Injuries Sourcebook, ed 2 Shanon JB, ed. Detroit, MI 48226, Omnigraphics, 2002, hardcover, 628 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7808-0604-2, $78. The second edition of Sports Injuries Sourcebook is written for" the general reader especially for...

Books, software, & videotapes received.(Bibliography)
December 1, 2003... Books, software, and videotapes received for review b) the Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items noted below were received between July 1, 2003, and September 30, 2003. Reviews of many of these...

Books, software, & videotapes reviewed--2003.(Bibliography)
December 1, 2003... Reviews of the following books, software, and videotapes appeared in the Reviews section of Physical Therapy in 2003. January Handbook of Pediatric Physical Therapy, ed 2 Long TM, Toscano K. Baltimore, MD 21201-2436, Lippincott...

APTA's fax-on-demand directory.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
December 1, 2003... The APTA Fax-on-Demand service allows you to receive high-demand Association documents within minutes. Simply dial 800/399-2782 and press "1" if you are an APTA member, "2" if you are not a member, or "3" if you would like to join APTA. Then...

Scholarship, fellowship, and grant deadlines.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Applications for the Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) scholarships and New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) fellowship and a request for proposals (RFPs) for a grant to investigate the effectiveness of physical therapy...

New SRC appointments for 2004.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Scientific Review Committee)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Foundation Physical Therapy is pleased to announce two new appointments to its Scientific Review Committee(SRC). Amy J. Bastian, PT, PhD, and Diane L Damiano, PT, PhD, will serve 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2004. Pamela K Levangie,...

Profiles in excellence.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
December 1, 2003... This month's Profiles in Excellence focuses on the 3 newest members of the Foundation's SRC: Amy J Bastian, PT PhD, Diane L Damiano, PT PhD, and Pamela K Levangie, PT, DSc. Amy J Bastian, PT, PhD, Director, Motion, Analysis Laboratory,...

Exercise equipment.(Product News)(Soft Gym OverBall from OPTP)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... OPTP OPTP offers the Soft Gym OverBall for use with Pilates resistance training, shoulder stabilization, and other workout routines. The Soft Gym OverBall also can be used in cueing correct body position while doing exercises. This small...

Mouse.(Product News)(Perfit Mouse Optical from Contour Design)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Contour Design The design of the Perfit Mouse Optical combines ergonomic benefits with the latest optical technology. According to the manufacturer, it has replaced ball-style tracking mechanics with more precise and reliable technology A...

Aquatics.(Product News)(lifeguard platform seat assembly from Spectrum Aquatics)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Spectrum Aquatics Spectrum Aquatics says its new and improved lifeguard platform seat assembly is padded for comfort and provides the lifeguard with excellent lumbar support. The seat comes with a swivel mechanism that allows for...

Stander.(Product News)(Easy-Stand Magician-ei and EasyStand Magician Comfy Seat from Altimate Medical now comes in three new colors)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Altimate Medical The neoprene upholstery of the Easy-Stand Magician-ei and the EasyStand Magician Comfy Seat is now available in 3 fun new colors. Children can customize their stander by selecting their favorite upholstery color; ruby red,...

Pressure sore prevention.(Product News)(Pro-tech back from Adaptive Engineering Labs helps prevent pressure sores)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Adaptive Engineering Labs The Pro-tech back provides support to promote good posture and user comfort. Pro-tech backs adjust easily with a single tool and offer multiple hardware mounting locations for adjustment and to accommodate growth....

Foot harness.(Product News)(Synercise Foot Harness )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... SYNERCISE Synercise Foot Harness was created to assist in rehabilitation. prevention, and recovery from injuries. Synercise makes stretching, balance, and coordination accessible and convenient, ultimately encouraging dedication to home...

Orthotic catalog.(Product News)(2003 Foot and Arch and Fabricating Catalog from PEL Supply)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... PEL Supply The 2003 Foot & Arch & Fabricating Catalog from PEL Supply is now available on CD-ROM. This new 139-page electronic catalog provides a full range of orthotic products and materials for foot health professionals to treat foot...

Software.(Product News)(Performance Health Technologies range of motion evaluation and exercise software package)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Performance Health Technologies Performance Health Technologies introduces its range of motion (ROM) evaluation and exercise software package for the SportsRAC System. According to the maker, the ROM evaluation function allows clinicians to...