Physical Therapy articles from February 2003

Physical Therapy archives from February 2003

If the only journal you read ... (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... A television commercial proclaims that if you call a certain insurance company, you will be told not only their price but also the prices of some of their competitors. (The concept seems to be too good to be true, but I have never tested the...

The effect of walking aids on balance and weight-bearing patterns of patients with hemiparesis in various stance positions. (Research Report).
February 1, 2003... Standing balance of individuals with hemiparesis is often compromised and is frequently characterized by increased postural sway as well as by a shift in the average position of the center of pressure (COP) toward the sound limb. (1-3) Walking...

A quantitative analysis of research publications in physical therapy journals. (Research Report).
February 1, 2003... Evidence-based medicine or health care means integrating the "best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values." (1(p1)) Herbert et al (2) suggested that evidence-based practice is the best model of clinical practice that is...

Concurrent validity of upper-extremity volume estimates: comparison of calculated volume derived from girth measurements and water displacement volume. (Research Report).(measurement and treatment of postmastectomy lympedema)
February 1, 2003... One type of edema managed by physical therapists is postmastectomy lymphedema. Tunkel and Lachmann (1) reported that the incidence of postmastectomy lymphedema is unknown. Other authors, however, have reported that the incidence of...

Accuracy and reliability of observational gait analysis data: judgments of push-off in gait after stroke. (Research Report).
February 1, 2003... Although instrumented gait analysis systems are frequently used in research, therapists use observation on a daily basis to evaluate gait because ready access to such measurement systems is currently impractical. (1) Observational gait analysis...

Effects of iontophoresis current magnitude and duration on dexamethasone deposition and localized drug retention. (Research Report).
February 1, 2003... Iontophoresis is used as a means of delivering drugs across the skin for the management of a variety of medical conditions, most often, we believe, for localized inflammation and pain. (1-3) There are reports indicating that this mode of drug...

Use of inspiratory strength training to wean six patients who were ventilator-dependent. (Case Report).
February 1, 2003... About 50% of patients in hospital critical care units depend on mechanical ventilation (MV) for a brief period following surgery or for severe medical problems. (1,2) Once stabilized, they are usually taken off the ventilator within a few hours...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
February 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 Absence of training-specific cardiac...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003... In the list of Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs published in the December 2001 issue, the following entry was excluded: A2, A3, D2, F1, PU California University of Pennsylvania California, PA The case report by Valerie C...

Law and Ethics for Clinicians.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Hall JK. Amarillo, TX 79124, Jackhal Books, 2002, paperback, 407 pp. ISBN: 1-888856-00-9, $34.95. This text provides legal and ethical guidance that can be useful for practitioners in any clinical specialty. The author uses Dountoother's...

Wound Healing: Alternatives in Management, 3d ed.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Kloth LC, McCulloch JM, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2002, hardcover, 597 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-0833-0, $49.95. Substantial restructuring characterizes the new edition of this classic textbook on integumentary repair. Several...

Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Belanger AY. Baltimore, MD 21201-2436, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, paperback, 467 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7817-2108-3, $34.95. This evidence-based handbook provides necessary information regarding the safe and optimal application of...

Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination, 7th ed.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Hislop HJ, Montgomery J. Philadelphia, PA 19106, WB Saunders Co, 2002, spiralbound, 488 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9299-0, $49.95. Following the provision of thorough and balanced introductory material, the authors of this book provide...

Fitness for the Pelvic Floor.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Carriere B. New York, NY 10001, Thieme, 2002, paperback, 106 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-58890-090-8, $35. This book gives practical exercise ideas for the treatment of the pelvic floor muscles. It is written for both the physical therapist and the...

The Unstable Ankle.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Nyska M, Mann G, eds. Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Human Kinetics, 2002, hardcover, 334 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-88011-802-4, $85. This text provides a comprehensive look at the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ankle injuries. The...

Injury and Trauma Sourcebook.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Shannon JB, ed. Detroit, MI 48226, Omnigraphics, 2002, hardcover, 709 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7808-0421-X, $78. This book serves as a resource for basic health information about common injuries and trauma injuries that occur in the United...

Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, 2d ed.(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... Holland NJ, Murray TJ, Reingold SC. New York, NY 10016, Demos Medical Publishing Inc, 2002, paperback, 152 pp, ISBN: 1-888799-60-9, $21.95. The authors (a nurse and a physician, who are both members of the National Multiple Sclerosis...

APTA's Fax-on-Demand directory.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
February 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...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants. (Foundation for Physical Therapy).
February 1, 2003... Foundation Supports Exciting New Research in 2003 In October 2002, the Foundation awarded $120,000 for research grants to physical therapists for projects evaluating the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. In September, the...

Altimate medical: work table. (Product News).(Tilt Table for EasyStand modular standing systems)
February 1, 2003... The Tilt Table option for all EasyStand modular standing systems. The Tilt Table allows users of the EasyStand to work at various angles from 10 to 45 degrees. The Tilt Table can be added to the black molded table, clear desk table, or...

Maui innovative peripherals: computer equipment. (Product News).(Miracle Mouse)
February 1, 2003... Miracle Mouse provides users with all the tools necessary to operate any Microsoft Windows application hands-free: PC games, e-mail, writing documents, and more. Miracle Mouse comes with an on-screen keyboard that includes word prediction/word...

SpectraSoft: appointment scheduling software. (Product News).(AppointmentsPRO Version 8.0)
February 1, 2003... Windows-based AppointmentsPRO Version 8.0 is designed to manage resource management tasks and support the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by allowing users to define access to patient information,...

New options sports: ankle brace. (Product News).(Cooper II Ankle Support)
February 1, 2003... The Cooper II Ankle Support features two simple stirrups that originate from the user's forefoot to help prevent chronic sprains and manage acute sprains. The support fits the right or left foot, allows for full dorsal and plantar flexion, and...

Zelcore: body composition measurement. (Product News).(Futrex-5000 Body Composition Analyzer)
February 1, 2003... Futrex-5000 Body Composition Analyzer provides quick body fat evaluations using near-infrared light for people aged 5 years and older. In less than 1 minute, the Futrex-5000 provides a printout that contains body fat percentage, BMI, lean body...

Lifeline: Shoulder Pulley. (Product News).
February 1, 2003... The multi-use Shoulder Pulley increases range of motion in all planes of shoulder movement. The pulley comes with soft cushion rotator handles, a patented T-Adjustor, a flexible door attachment, 7-ft braided nylon pulley cord, and a...

M-F Athletic: exercise equipment. (Product News).(Pro-Bell Dumbell System)
February 1, 2003... The Pro-Bell Dumbbell System is a compact system that can replace 6 sets of individual dumbbells. The user can turn the dial to select weights from 5 lbs to 30 lbs in 5-lb increments without adjusting pins, collars, or bands. Equipment includes...

Silipos: prosthetic device accessories. (Product News).(from Explorer Gel Systems)
February 1, 2003... Explorer Gel System products, which include pin liners, cushion liners, and suspension sleeves, are made with a Silipos mineral oil gel formula and triple-knit outer fabric. Explorer Gel System liners are designed to offer enhanced skin care,...

Journal calendar.(Americal Physical Therapy Association)(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Elected/Appointed Groups Sep Goals Nov In...