Physical Therapy articles from December 2005

Physical Therapy archives from December 2005

How do you measure a journal's worth?(Editorial)
December 1, 2005... The publishers and editorial boards of professional journals are keenly interested in quality of content as well as overall reputation and prestige. Defining and measuring the quality and value of a professional journal, however, can be an...

Physiologic evidence for high-frequency chest wall oscillation and positive expiratory pressure breathing in hospitalized subjects with cystic fibrosis.(Research Report)
December 1, 2005... In people with cystic fibrosis (CF), the most common lethal inherited disease affecting people of Caucasian ethnicity, the effective loosening and removal of airway mucus are crucial to enhanced life expectancy and decreased morbidity. (1)...

Management of symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy using exercise and pelvic support belts.(Research Report)
December 1, 2005... Women with symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy often face major functional difficulties resulting in a considerable decrease in quality of life. Fry (1) described the types of symptoms that women experience as being mild to severe pain...

Physical therapy treatment effectiveness for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized comparison of supervised clinical exercise and manual therapy procedures versus a home exercise program.(Research Report)
December 1, 2005... Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease causing disability, affecting more than 7 million people in the United States. (1) More disability and clinical symptoms result from OA of the knee than from any other joint. (2,3)...

Contribution of psychosocial and mechanical variables to physical performance measures in knee osteoarthritis.(Research Report)
December 1, 2005... The goal of our research group is to gain a better understanding of the sources of mobility limitations in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). To address mobility in knee OA, our research approach aims to consider personal,...

Effect of bracing and other conservative interventions in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents: a systematic review of clinical trials.(Research Report)
December 1, 2005... According to the Scoliosis Research Society, scoliosis is a lateral deviation of the normal vertical lines of the spine greater than 10 degrees or an in-potency, 3-dimensionalform deviation from the spine, which is accompanied by lateral...

Factors associated with the level of movement-related everyday activity and quality of life in people with chronic heart failure.(Research Report)
December 1, 2005... People with chronic heart failure (CHF) may be restricted in the performance of normal everyday activities such as walking, housekeeping, gardening, and shopping. As a result, we believe that they may experience diminished function due to a...

Reliability of a measurement of neck flexor muscle endurance.
December 1, 2005... Cervical spine pain affects nearly 50% of the population at some time in their lives. (1) It is often associated with a variety of complications, such as headache and loss of range of motion in the cervical spine2-6 In addition, cervical...

Locomotor training progression and outcomes after incomplete spinal cord injury.(Case Report)
December 1, 2005... Since Barbeau and colleagues (1,2) first reported suspending a human over a treadmill to assess feasibility for walking retraining, clinicians have increasingly adopted the use of a body-weight-support (BWS) system in clinical practice. This...

The muscular dystrophies: from genes to therapies.(Perspective)
December 1, 2005... The muscular dystrophies (MDs) are a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles (Table). They have traditionally been classified by clinical presentation, mode of...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
December 1, 2005... In a research report published in Physical Therapy in 1993, Oatis (1) calculated stiffness and damping coefficients of the knee joint, based on the moment of inertia of the leg and foot with respect to the center of mass of the leg-foot...

Complex system approaches: could they enhance the relevance of clinical research?(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2005... To the Editor: In his invited commentary on the article by Miller et al titled "A Quantitative Analysis of Research Publications in Physical Therapy Journals" in the February 2003 issue of Physical Therapy, Jette posed a simple question:...

Pain Relief With Trigger Point Self-Help.(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Pain Relief With Trigger Point Self-Help DeLaune V. Juneau, AK 99801, Macromedia Inc, 2004, CD-ROM, ISBN: 0-9761246-0-2, $65. [System requirements: Intel Pentium Processor with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP or Power PC G3 or faster with Mac OS...

The Orthopaedic Physical Examination, ed 2.(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... The Orthopaedic Physical Examination, ed 2 Reider B. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Elsevier Saunders, 2005, hardcover, 383 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-0264-9, $64.95. The second edition of this text was developed to introduce new examination...

The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant.(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... The PTA Handbook: Keys to Success in School and Career for the Physical Therapist Assistant Curtis KA, Newman PD. Thorofare, NJ 08086, Slack Inc, 2005, paperback, 306 pp, ISBN: 1-55642-621-6, $34.95. This book is intended to guide physical...

Therapeutic Exercises for Musculoskeletal Injuries, ed 2.(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Therapeutic Exercises for Musculoskeletal Injuries, ed 2 Houglum PA. Champaign, IL 61825, Human Kinetics, 2005, hardcover, 974 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-5136-8, $119. This book is part of the 5-textbook Athletic Training Education Series....

Books, software, and videotapes received.(Bibliography)
December 1, 2005... Books, software, and videotapes received for review by the Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items noted below were received between July 1, 2005, and September 30, 2005. Reviews of many of these...

Books, software, & videotapes reviewed--2005.(Bibliography)
December 1, 2005... Reviews of the following books, software, and videotapes appeared in the Reviews section of Physical Therapy in 2005 January The Bedford Murder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Mystery Godwin M, Hodgetts G. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Hanley &...

Congratulations to past foundation funding recipients.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... David A Brown, PT, PhD, was recently awarded a 3-year, $450,000, field-initiated project grant from the Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) in support of his project, "Visual Guidance...

Clinical research network symposium to be held at CSM.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2006, from 1:00-3:00 pro, this symposium, "Patient Perspectives and Quality of Life: Early PTClinResNet Outcomes" will present preliminary results from each of the 4 randomized clinical trial studies that are...

Spotlight on the foundation's scientific review committee.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
December 1, 2005... Katherine S Rudolph, PhD, PT, a Foundation doctoral research recipient in 1997, is the newest member of the Scientific Review Committee. She will begin her term in January 2006. In 1993, Rudolph began teaching as Assistant Clinical...

Year-end charitable gifts.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... A donation to the Foundation for Physical Therapy before midnight December 31, 2005, can give you a tax deduction for 2005. Gifts can be made in appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds; with a check payable to the Foundation for Physical...

2006 CSM special events to benefit the foundation.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... You can have fun and advance the physical therapy profession by attending 3 very special events at the upcoming APTA Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego. Dance the nights away at the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section "California Dreamin'"...

Application deadline.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
December 1, 2005... New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) and Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship (PODS I & II) guidelines and applications are available on-line at www.apta.org/foundation to download. Please note that the due date for both...

Custom software.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... DocuRehab Software Inc DocuRehab software allows physical therapists to print professional customized exercise handouts for patients, "save" the exercises under the patient's name, help improve continuity of care across multi-therapist...

Training room equipment.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... Bailey Manufacturing Co Bailey's Classic Modular Construction Training Room Equipment provides for a variety of training room layouts with minimal effort. This economical training room furniture features durable plywood construction, a...

Diagnostic tool.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... Hoggan Health Industries Inc Hoggan announces an addition to its microFET line of diagnostic tools, the digitFET Miniature Push and Pinch Force Gauge. Built for smaller industrial ergonomic applications, the digitFET features accuracy...

Ergonomic tub bar.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... Adepta Medical Adepta's Steel Tub Assist Bar features large, soft ergonomic handgrips to help users with limited dexterity avoid slipping. It also features a durable powder-coat finish and muted colors to fit in with most home decors. ...

Myofascial release ball.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... Power Systems Inc The MyoRelease Ball is a sturdy, lightweight, 6-in ball that is made of heat-sealed, closed-cell EVA foam. The ball is designed to retain its shape and to accommodate pressure demands during self-myofascial release,...

Child support seat.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... Wenzelite Re/hab Supplies Division, Drive Medical The Seat2Go is a lightweight, padded positioning seat for children who need support while sitting. The standard seat includes adjustable double-strap trunk support, plus belt and fastening...

Over-the-door exercise.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... Rofami Inc The FITSTRAP is a multifunctional door strap with a series of loops that is designed to make exercising easy and affordable. When used with rubber resistance bands or cords, the strap can be used to tighten, tone, stretch, or...

Foam rollers.(Product News)
December 1, 2005... OPTP AXIS cylindrical foam rollers are designed especially for proprioceptive training and can be used for self-massage, balance, and core stability exercises. The rollers are lightweight, made of high-quality foam, and are available in...