Physical Therapy articles from December 2004

Physical Therapy archives from December 2004

1922 "Pay your $3.00 promptly".(A Look Back)
December 1, 2004... On Jan. 1, 1922, the only asset in the treasury of the A. W. P. "12 A. [American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association] will be "Good Will." There will be no cash. Furthermore, all memberships will have expired. Fay your $3.00 promptly, and...

1936 "It is not a question of employment".(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Social Security Act, parts 1, 2, and 3, under the title V, provides funds to the states to extend and improve services to crippled children, especially in the rural areas; provides medical surgical, corrective and other services; provides...

1943 "Their service is unmeasureable".(A Look Back)
December 1, 2004... We have come to the end of another year; but this year we can look ahead to 1944 with greater hope and optimism. All over the world the United Nations are on the offensive. Our fighting men are turning the tide and we can hope for their return...

1944 "The second worst in the recorded history".(A Look Back)
December 1, 2004... The 1944 epidemic of infantile paralysis has officially become the second worst in the recorded history of the disease in the United States, it was announced recently by Basil O'Connor, president of The National Foundation for Infantile...

1948 "The physicians in Czechoslovakia are now becoming aware ...".(A Look Back)
December 1, 2004... Physical therapy of a sort has been practiced in Czechoslovakia for hundreds of years [at spas such as the one at Karlovy Vary (formerly Carlsbad)].... With the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939 all universities were closed to the...

Predicting motor outcome at preschool age for infants tested at 7, 30, 60, and 90 days after term age using the test of infant motor performance.(Research Report)
December 1, 2004... Early diagnosis of normal or abnormal motor performance is an important aspect of early intervention for infants who are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities due to biological or environmental risk factors. As the survival rate for...

Screening for symptoms of depression by physical therapists managing low back pain.(Research Report)
December 1, 2004... Depression is a common and costly health problem. The term "depression" can refer to a mood state or an illness diagnosed according to various criteria (eg, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [DSM-IV] (1)). The point...

Motor imagery for gait rehabilitation in post-stroke hemiparesis.
December 1, 2004... When hemiparesis due to stroke reduces a patient's ability, to walk, recovery of walking ability is generally accomplished around 11 weeks after the stroke, (1) although the plateau may be reached earlier or later. (1,2) Nevertheless, walking...

Exercise limitation in recipients of lung transplants.(Update)
December 1, 2004... Key Words: Exercise physiology; Muscles, skeletal; Transplantation. Lung transplantation is a viable option for improving survival and quality of life in selected patients with end-stage lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary...

Evidence underlying breathing retraining in people with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.(Perspective)
December 1, 2004... Despite many studies on the topic, the role of breathing retraining techniques such as pursed-lip breathing (PLB) (1) and diaphragmatic breathing (DB) (2) in the rehabilitation of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.
December 1, 2004... 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 Awareness of behavioral, cognitive,...

The Psychopathology of Functional Somatic Syndromes: Neurobiology and Illness Behavior in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Illness, Irritable Bowel, and Premenstrual Dysphoria.(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... The Psychopathology of Functional Somatic Syndromes: Neurobiology and Illness Behavior in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Illness, Irritable Bowel, and Premenstrual Dysphoria Manu P. Binghamton, NY 13904, The Haworth Medical...

Clinical Cases in Physical Therapy, ed 2.(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... Clinical Cases in Physical Therapy, ed 2 Brimer MA, Moran ML, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Butterworth-Heinemann Inc, 2004, paperback, 223 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-7394-X, $29.95. Physical therapists are continually learning--from their...

Maintaining Body Balance, Flexibility, and Stability: a Practical Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction.(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... Maintaining Body Balance, Flexibility, and Stability: A Practical Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction Chaitow L. London, United Kingdom, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2004, spiral-bound, 209 pp, illus,...

Action Plan for Arthritis: Your Guide to Pain-Free Movement.(Book Review)
December 1, 2004... Action Plan for Arthritis: Your Guide to Pain-Free Movement Millar AL. Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Human Kinetics, 2003, paperback, 215 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-4651-8, $17.95. In the preface to the book, the author states that it was written...

Books, software, and videotapes received.
December 1, 2004... Books, software, and videotapes received for review by Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items noted below were received between July 1, 2004, and September 30, 2004. Reviews of malay of these...

Books, software, & videotapes reviewed--2004.
December 1, 2004... January ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, ed 2 Durstine JL, Moore GE, eds. Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Human Kinetics, 2003, hardcover, 384 pp, illus, $49. Biomechanical Basis of Human...

PODS and NIFTI applications available online.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
December 1, 2004... Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) and New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) guidelines and application forms for 2005 are available online at www.apta.org/ Foundation/GrantsScholarshipsAwards/ applications_online. The...

CRNews.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(e-newsletter )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Don't miss the first edition of CRNews. This semiannual e-newsletter covers PTClinResNet, the multisite Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network that is assessing the effects of strengthening exercises designed to improve muscle performance...

Year-end giving opportunities.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
December 1, 2004... December has long been the season of hope and giving. It is the time when many people make decisions on their year-end giving to their law)rite charities, and we hope you will remember the Foundation when making your charitable year-end giving....

Profiles of excellence.
December 1, 2004... The Scientific Review Committee (SRC) consists of volunteers who generously donate their expertise and time to review all funding applications that the Foundation receives. Committee members also present the forum "Foundation Funding: How to...

Cold therapy.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... OPTP The Cryopak Flexible Ice Sheet contains rows of small, nontoxic gel cells that can be cut into desired sizes for continued use in cold therapy. Each ice sheet measures 4 cells by 12 cells and is designed to be a flexible wrapping...

Treatment table.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... Bailey Manufacturing Co The Model 486 Back Extension Treatment Table is designed with the McKenzie Method practitioner in mind. The narrow table features a lace slot that is designed for easier manual therapy procedures for the low back, a...

Skin refrigerant.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... Gebauer Co Gebauer has replaced its Fluori-Methane spray with Spray and Stretch, a non-ozone depleting topical skin refrigerant intended for use in managing myofascial pain, restricted motion, and muscle spasm. The topical anesthetic also...

Knee brace.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... Seattle Systems The EZ ROM, a new postoperative knee brace, offers a range of motion indicator called the EZ hinge with bright, easy-to-read stop indicators that are designed to ensure that range of motion is controlled. The brace is...

Hand bike.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... Reality Handcycles Reality Handcycles introduces a band-operated bicycle with spoked wheels, a 3-speed hub with coaster brake, an adjustable seat, and a crank and footrest that can fit most children. The bike is designed to transport with...

Stretching device.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... 3D Sports Performance The Tri-Stretch offers a way provide functional stretching of the call ham string, and iliotibial hand in all 3 planes of motion--front-to-back. side-to-side, and rotational. The tri-planar device was designed by a...

Exercise ball.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... Fitter International Inc Fitter International is the North American distributor of the DuraBall PRO. manufactured by AOK Health in Australia. The exercise ball is made from a burst-resistant material designed in deflate slowly and safely...

Cushion covers.(Product News)
December 1, 2004... The ROHO Group Inc The ROHO Group introduces designer covers for wheelchair cushions. The custom-sized covers are made of a polyester and Lycra blend fabric and come in 10 designs, such as Stars N Stripes, on the Beach, Zebra Stripes, and...