Physical Therapy articles from February 2006

Physical Therapy archives from February 2006

Appointment of the editor in chief.(Note From the APTA President)
February 1, 2006... On behalf of APTA's Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca L Craik, PT, PhD, FAPTA, as editor in chief of Physical Therapy. As many of you know, Dr Craik succeeds the late Jules Rothstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA,...

Effectiveness of continuous passive motion and conventional physical therapy after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... The biological concept of continuous passive motion (CPM) was introduced by RB Salter in the late 1970s. He demonstrated that CPM for rabbit knees after cartilage injury enhanced cartilage healing and regeneration compared with prolonged...

Effects of long-term gait training using visual cues in an individual with Parkinson disease.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... Parkinson disease (PD) affects approximately 1% of people over the age of 65 years in the United States, with the rate increasing to 9% in men and 4.3% in women when people admitted to nursing homes are included. (1) The underlying pathology...

Developing a short form of the Berg Balance Scale for people with stroke.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... A balance measure that is deemed useful in a clinical setting must be both psychometrically sound and not lengthy to administer. (1-3) The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) (4) has been used widely in order to evaluate balance performance for people...

Reliability and validity of arm volume measurements for assessment of lymphedema.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... Lymphedema is the result of a functional overload of the lymphatic system in which lymph volume exceeds transport capabilities. (1) Arm lymphedema has long been recognized as a complication of treatment by surgery or radiotherapy, or both, of...

Characteristics of foot movement in Tai Chi exercise.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... During normal locomotion, the foot cushions the musculoskeletal system during impact, supports the body during ground contact, transmits forces between the ground and the leg, adapts to uneven surfaces, keeps the body in balance, and serves as...

A faculty's experience in changing instructional methods in a professional physical therapist education program.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... The demands of health care practice continue to intensify as funding becomes closely controlled and more is expected of each employee. Where there used to be time for new graduates of physical therapist education programs, medical schools,...

Effects of repetitive shortwave diathermy for reducing synovitis in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an ultrasonographic study.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... It is widely known that shortwave (SW) diathermy can be used to reduce pain and swelling, accelerate the inflammatory process, and promote healing in tissues with chronic inflammation. (1-3) Application of SW diathermy to the involved tissues...

Comparing 2 versions of the Chedoke Arm and Hand Activity Inventory with the Action Research Arm Test.(Research Report)
February 1, 2006... Compromised upper-limb functional status plays a prominent role in the degree of disability experienced by people who have had a stroke. In a community-based study conducted in Copenhagen, 88% of people experiencing a stroke were admitted to...

Differential diagnosis and treatment in a patient with posterior upper thoracic pain.(Case Report)
February 1, 2006... Patients often come to physical therapists with little diagnostic information. They may be referred by a physician with a description of symptoms (such as "knee pain" or "low back pain") rather than a medical diagnosis, or, in states with...

Training of balance under single- and dual-task conditions in older adults with balance impairment.(Case Report)
February 1, 2006... Falls, the leading cause of accidental death among older adults, are a serious clinical problem among adults over 65 years of age. (1-6) Falls are costly and have potentially devastating physical, psychological, and social consequences....

Prologue to "Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: Building Research Capacity--executive summary".(Special Article)
February 1, 2006... The Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: Building Research Capacity (Summit) was held in Washington, DC, on April 28-29, 2005, with the general objective of advancing and promoting research in rehabilitation by making recommendations to expand...

Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: Building Research Capacity-executive summary.(Special Article)
February 1, 2006... The advancement of medical science depends on the production, availability, and utilization of new information generated by research. A successful research enterprise depends not only on a carefully designed agenda that responds to clinical and...

Invited commentary.
February 1, 2006... I would like to compliment the multidisciplinary Program Committee and all those who took part in this Summit. The vision, organization, and written documentation are important first steps in developing a framework to advance the research...

Initiatives in rehabilitation research.
February 1, 2006... [GRAPHIC OMITTED] On December 8, 2005, 6 organizations representing a coalition of more than 30 rehabilitation provider and patient groups met with Dr Elias Zerhouni, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md....

Physical Rehabilitation's Role in Disability Management: Unique Perspectives for Success.(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Physical Rehabilitation's Role in Disability Management: Unique Perspectives for Success Clifton DW Jr. St Louis, MO 63146, Elsevier Saunders, 2005, hardcover, 459 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-8474-2, $54.95. The author bases the premise of...

Muscle and Sensory Testing, ed 2.(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Muscle and Sensory Testing, ed 2 Reese NB. St Louis, MO 63146, Elsevier Saunders, 2005, spiralbound (with DVD), 642 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-0337-8, $58.95. The 1999 edition of this book was intended for students and health care...

Depression in New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives.(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Depression in New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives Kendall-Tackett KA. Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, The Haworth Maltreatment and Trauma Press, 2005, paperback, 255 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7890-1839-X, $24.95. In the...

Muscles: Testing and Function With Posture and Pain, ed 5 (with Primal Anatomy CD-ROM).(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Muscles: Testing and Function With Posture and Pain, ed 5 (with Primal Anatomy CD-ROM) Kendall FP, McCreary EK, Provance PG, et al. Baltimore, MD 21201, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, hardcover (with CD-ROM), 512 pp, illus. ISBN:...

Understanding Muscles: A Practical Guide to Muscle Function, ed 2.(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Understanding Muscles: A Practical Guide to Muscle Function, ed 2 Kingston B. Cheltenham, UK GL53 7TH, NeLson Thornes Ltd, 2005, paperback, 217 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7487-9440-9, $23.40. The title of this book accurately describes its purpose...

Accredited physical therapist education programs in the United States and its territories and in Canada: programs listed here are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education/American Physical Therapy Association.(Association Business)
February 1, 2006... KEY A1 Program has multiple admission dates A2 Program admits students at the freshman level A3 Program admits transfer students A4 Program requires bachelor's degree for admission A5 Program admits women...

Education programs leading to qualifications as a physical therapist assistant.
February 1, 2006... See page 308 for key to programs. Alabama A3, D2, F1, PU Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL A2, A3, D2, D7, F1, PU George C Wallace Community College Dothan, AL A3, D2, E3, F1, PU, * Jefferson...

Postprofessional physical therapist graduate programs.
February 1, 2006... The programs listed provide postprofessional graduate education opportunities for licensed physical therapists. The degrees offered are not necessarily restricted to physical therapy. Additional information about these programs may be obtained...

APTA credentialed clinical residency and fellowship programs for licensed physical therapists.(American Physical Therapy Association)
February 1, 2006... FELLOWSHIPS Hand Therapy Kaiser Permanente Southern California Hand Therapy Fellowship Orange, CA Movement Science Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Movement Science Fellowship West Los Angeles, CA Orthopedic Manual...

Postprofessional transition DPT programs.(develop a transition program)
February 1, 2006... The following list includes the names of higher education institutions that offer a transition DPT program for US-licensed physical therapists. Please keep in mind that the programs are not always referred to as "transition" programs; other...

2006 clinical research grants.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
February 1, 2006... Three physical therapists were awarded $40,000 research grants by the Foundation for Physical Therapy for their individual projects focusing on the evaluation of the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. "In keeping with our...

Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarships.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Three physical therapists are the recipients of the 2005 Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarships, awarded by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees. The 2005 recipients are: Benjamin Boyd, PT, MS, University of California, San...

82 schools pledge to participate in the Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... In October 2005, at the National Student Conclave in Denver, physical therapist students from 82 schools pledged to participate in the 2006 Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge. Their projects--ranging from continuing education classes to sweatshirt...

CSM special events.(Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... Combined Sections Meeting attendees and their guests are invited to 3 special events that are sure to be highlights of the conference and will raise funds to help fulfill the Foundation's mission. Tickets are $20 for each event, $10 for...

Cross-trainer.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Biodex Medical Systems Inc. BioStep, the first semi-recumbent elliptical cross-trainer, combines the benefits of smooth, elliptical cross-training with the comfort and stability of semi-recumbent positioning. It...

Transfer Bench.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Adepta Medical Adepta's Transfer Bench features rounded ends, a therapist-recommended change that makes it easier for users to slide into and off of the bench. The bench has a 19- x 30-in seat, adjustable seat...

EasyStand with options.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Altimate Medical, Inc. The EasyStand Evolv is now available with 32 different options designed to meet individual medical needs. The options--which include 4 different backs, hip supports, lateral supports, chest...

Adjustable exercise cords.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Superior Exercise Products Stretch First Therapy cords are designed to work shoulders, arms, back, and lower body for overall stretching and toning. The cords are covered with a latex-free soft material and...

Infrared therapy.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LymphaCare LymphaCare introduces Healthlight Infrared Therapy to its product line as a peripheral neuropathy treatment option to Anodyne Therapy, RevitaMed, and medications such as Neurontin and Lyrica. The...

Wheelchair cushions.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roho Group Inc. Roho has partnered with Tempur-Pedic Medical Inc to introduce the Triumph line of wheelchair cushions as a solution for patients with skin protection and positioning needs. The cushions are...

Fine art of healing poster.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MedArt MedArt announces publication of the 11th poster in its series of original anatomical fine art posters. The new 21- x 23-in poster, "Hang Ten," illustrates each of the toes in a range of different colors....

Half-ball.(Product News)
February 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OPTP The Core Balance tool allows for a comprehensive and challenging core workout. The latex-free green half-ball can be used either with or without the base for more challenge. An instruction pamphlet is...