Physical Therapy articles from February 2002

Physical Therapy archives from February 2002

"Clinical education" versus clinical education. (Editor's Note).(medical research, education and testing)
February 1, 2002... When it comes to communicating about what we call "clinical education," the folks in Babel had nothing on us. We use words and terms that have different definitions or, worse yet, reflect only tacit agreement about their meaning. In fact, when...

Age- and gender-related test performance in community-dwelling elderly people: Six-Minute Walk Test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up & Go Test, and Gait Speeds. (Research Report).(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Examination at both the impairment level (eg muscle force) and functional level (eg, ambulation) is recognized as important in the decision-making process in physical therapy. (1) Many clinical tests are intended to represent functional levels....

Is base of support greater in unsteady gait? (Research Report).(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... A wide base of support (BOS) has long been believed to be a hallmark of unsteady gait. (1-5) Although static standing stability increases with increases in BOS, such as in tandem versus 30-cm BOS standing, (6) no reports to date have described...

Kinematic analysis of kicking movements in preterm infants with very low birth weight and full-term infants. (Research Report).(Review)
February 1, 2002... Advancements in perinatal care in past decades have resulted in a marked improvement in the survival rate of preterm infants with very low birth weight (VLBW) (birth weight of Spontaneous motility constitutes the major part of the motor...

Assessing the need for change in clinical education practices. (Perspective).
February 1, 2002... Physical therapists work in a health care climate of increasing complexity and rapid change, of fiscal restraint and demands for accountability, of scrutiny from both internal and external sources. In such a climate, the ability to respond...

Pathophysiological tissue changes associated with repetitive movement: a review of the evidence.
February 1, 2002... Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) of the upper extremity (UE) account for a small, but significant, proportion of injuries in US private industry and may contribute to high medical costs and long-term disability. A recent review of...

Not "Financing a Sham". (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2002... To the Editor: This letter is written in response to the September 2001 Editor's Note titled "Are You Financing a Sham?" In the Note, Dr Rothstein contended that it is a rare occasion when a physical therapy continuing education course...

Don't disregard ultrasound yet--the jury is still out. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... To the Editor: I am writing to provide my viewpoint on the article by Robertson and Baker titled "A Review of Therapeutic Ultrasound: Effectiveness Studies" (July 2001). I commend them on a very rigorous study. They reviewed 35 studies...

Thera-Band Tubing. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... To the Editor: I was pleased to read the article by Patterson et al titled "Material Properties of Thera-Band Tubing" in the August 2001 issue. I feel the article is a valuable addition to our knowledge base for one of the most commonly...

Numb Toes and Other Woes: More on Peripheral Neuropathy.
February 1, 2002... Numb Toes and Other Woes: More on Peripheral Neuropathy Senneff JA. San Antonio, TX 78269, MedPress, 2001, paperback, 280 pp, ISBN: 0-9671107-3-4, $22.95. This book was written as a sequel to Numb Toes and Aching Soles: Coping With...

Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity: Clinical Management and Neurophysiology.
February 1, 2002... Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity: Clinical Management and Neurophysiology. Barnes MB, Johnson GR, eds. New York, NY 10011-4211, Cambridge University Press, 2001, paperback, 326 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-521-79427-7, $49.95. The editors...

Myofascial Manipulation: Theory and Clinical Application, 2d ed.
February 1, 2002... Myofascial Manipulation: Theory and Clinical Application, ed 2 Cantu RI, Grodin AJ. Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Aspen Publishers Inc, 2001, hardcover, 288 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8342-1779-1, $79. Eight years after the publication of their first...

Positional Release Technique: from a Dynamic System Perspective. (Reviews).
February 1, 2002... Positional Release Technique: From a Dynamic System Perspective Deig D. Woburn, MA 01801-2041, Butterworth-Heinemann Inc, 2001 hardcover, 248 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-7225-0, $59.95. This book offers the reader a comprehensive explanation of...

Women's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
February 1, 2002... Women's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Swedan N, ed. Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Aspen Publishers Inc, 2001, hardcover, 447 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8342-1731-7, $79. The purpose of this book is to show health care professionals how to optimally...

Correction to Abstracters for 2001.
February 1, 2002... In the December 2001 issue, the list of abstracters listed on page 1937 was incomplete. Following is the complete list of abstracters who contributed to the Abstracts section of Physical Therapy during 2001. We regret the error. Gordon J...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
February 1, 2002... This section is provides readers with a list of articles recently published in other publications. "Article Titles in Rehabilitation Literature" appears monthly. Articles are listed by the type of study. Outcomes and Effectiveness Is...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants. (Foundation for Physical Theraphy).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Clinical Research Network Planning Grants Announced The Foundation for Physical Therapy recently awarded planning grants to 3 proposed Clinical Research Networks (CRN). The CRN initiative was established to promote collaborative research by...

McMillan Doctoral Scholarships and 2003 Research Grants applications available. (Foundation for Physical Theraphy).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Applications are available for Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarships. McMillan Doctoral Scholarships award $5,000 to full-time or part-time students who have been accepted by a doctoral program and are beginning their first or second semester....

Profiles of Excellence: the Foundation continues to highlight its recipients' accomplishments and research in this series, "Profiles of Excellence." (Foundation for Physical Theraphy).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Suzann K Campbell, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, was awarded a $620,000 grant, "Norming a Diagnostic Motor Scale for Infants," from the National Institutes of...

Awardee completes scholarship studies. (Foundation for Physical Theraphy).(Neva Kirk-Sanchez)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A Foundation 2000 PODS II Scholarship recipient, Neva Kirk-Sanchez, PT, PhD, was awarded her doctorate in August 2001 after defending her dissertation, "Factors Predicting Health-Related Quality of Life after Rehabilitation for Femur Fracture...

Abilitations. (Catalog).
February 1, 2002... The latest catalog from Abilitations includes several pages of new and innovative products designed to help children with various special needs by improving their mobility, balance, vestibular motion, visual and auditory perception, fine motor...

Intertape Polymer Group. (Stretch Wrap).
February 1, 2002... Available in a variety of widths and gauges, StretchFLEX EXPRESSwrap is designed to reduce stress during application. Puncture- and tear-resistant EXPRESSwrap clings aggressively. Circle 101 on Reader Service Card or visit...

Zephtex. (ADL).
February 1, 2002... This replacement mattress cover for support surfaces and hospital mattresses is designed to withstand repeated washings. The air--permeable cover meets CAL117 and MVSS302 requirements for fire retardancy. Replacement covers fit all mattresses....

BioMedical Life Systems. (Electrotherapy Device).
February 1, 2002... The BioStim[R] Digital NMS Muscle Stimulator features 3 types of stimulation and adjustable pulse rate and pulse width. Five pre-programmed protocols help ensure ease of use. The unit, which can be used as a muscle stimulator or TENS device,...

DeRoyal Industries. (Orthosis).
February 1, 2002... The LMB Pronation/Supination Splint features slow, gentle stretch therapy to increase pronation and supination. The unit is easy to apply, lightweight, fits both the right and left arm, offers both static and dynamic therapy, and comes...

Strategic Healthcare Initiatives. (Software).
February 1, 2002... REGIMENT, a multimedia and web-compliant product, is a training program that will assist health care providers in becoming compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Circle 105 on Reader Service...

Power Systems. (Exercise Equipment).
February 1, 2002... The Ab Torso Trainer specifically targets abdominal muscles to help strengthen the shoulders, back, and chest. Built on 3 wheels for a more stable rolling motion, the Ab Torso Trainer has padded arm rests and hand grips for comfort and...

M-F Athletic. (Catalog).
February 1, 2002... The 2002 Perform Better catalog offers high-quality products for training, conditioning, and rehabilitation. The catalog, which focuses on functional training, includes many new items that allow for training or management of the body as a...