Physical Therapy articles from January 2004

Physical Therapy archives from January 2004

Evidence in practice: answers are within your reach.(Note From the Editorial Board)
January 1, 2004... As a graduate student in the 1970s, I was introduced to the revolutionary idea that a computer could be used to search the literature. I was skeptical that this new technology could both save time and discover articles that could be missed in a...

Development and validation of a scale for rating motor compensations used for reaching in patients with hemiparesis: the Reaching Performance Scale.(Research Report)
January 1, 2004... Recent movement analysis studies (1-4) have shown that patients with hemiparesis due to stroke use excessive trunk and shoulder girdle displacement (up to 4.5 times the amount used by people without motor impairments) when pointing to targets...

Characteristics of individuals who fell while receiving home health services.(Research Report)
January 1, 2004... The characteristics of individuals who fall while receiving home health services have not been previously documented. Although the age range of people receiving home health services may vary, from pediatric to geriatric, the majority are older...

A yoga-based exercise program for people with chronic poststroke hemiparesis.
January 1, 2004... Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, with more than 4.7 million people who have had a stroke alive in the United States today. (1) The majority of people who have had strokes have mild to moderate neurologic...

Identification of individuals with patellofemoral pain whose symptoms improved after a combined program of foot orthosis use and modified activity: a preliminary investigation.(Research Report)
January 1, 2004... Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is an important clinical problem and the most prevalent disorder of the knee. (1-3) In a retrospective survey of 2,002 patients with running-related injuries, PFPS was the most common diagnosis, comprising...

Evidence-based rating of upper-extremity motor function tests used for people following a stroke.(Literature Review)
January 1, 2004... Measurements used to evaluate outcome and performance during and following rehabilitation should have acceptable reliability and validity. (1-4) Although clinicians and researchers have been using and reporting outcome measures for more than 20...

Evidence in practice.
January 1, 2004... ? Clinical question: Is there evidence that botulinum toxin injections are more effective than phenol injections in relieving poststroke reflex activity during plantar flexion, thereby increasing ankle range of motion and improving gait...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
January 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 Cervicogenic headache: locus of...

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy and the Criteria.(Association Business)
January 1, 2004... Editor's note: The Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy were revised by APTA's House of Delegates in June 2003. The accompanying Criteria will be revised, based on the revised Standards, at APTA's Board of Directors meeting in March 2004....

Code of Ethics.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... PREAMBLE This Code of Ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association sets forth principles for the ethical practice of physical therapy. All physical therapists are responsible for maintaining and promoting ethical practice. To this...

Guide for Professional Conduct.
January 1, 2004... PURPOSE This Guide for Professional Conduct (Guide) is intended to serve physical therapists in interpreting the Code of Ethics (Code) of the American Physical Therapy Association (Association) in matters of professional conduct. The Guide...

Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... NOTE: At press time, this document was still being revised by the Ethics and Judicial Committee. For the most current version of this document, check www.apta.org/PT_practice/ethics_pt/affiliate conduct. PREAMBLE This document of the...

Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant.
January 1, 2004... NOTE: At press time, this document was still being revised by the Ethics and Judicial Committee. For the most current version of this document, check www.apta.org/PT_practice/ethics_pt/affiliate_conduct. PURPOSE This Guide for Conduct...

Mechanical Link: Fundamental Principles, Theory, and Practice Following an Osteopathic Approach.(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Chauffour P, Prat E. Monique Bureau, trans. Berkeley, CA 94712, North Atlantic Books, 2002, hardcover, 208 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-55643-427-8, $60. This text was translated from French by Monique Bureau, PT, DO. It was designed to provide the...

Orthopedic Physical Assessment, ed 4.(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Magee DJ. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Saunders, 2002, hardcover, 1,034 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9352-0, $69.95. The purpose of this textbook is to present a systematic approach to the clinical examination of the neurological and musculoskeletal...

The Scientific and Clinical Application of Elastic Resistance.(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Page P, Ellenbecker TS, eds. Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Human Kinetics, 2003, hardcover, 368 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-3688-1, $49. As the title implies, the purpose of this book is to provide the scientific background for the use of elastic...

Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics for Ambulatory Care, ed 5.(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Lewis MA, Tamparo CD. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2002, paperback, 271 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-0995-7, $24.95. The authors' stated goal for this book is to provide "an adequate resource for the study of medical law, ethics, and...

The Malalignment Syndrome: Implications far Medicine and Sport.(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Schamberger W. Philadelphia, PA 19106 Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2002, hardcover, 463 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-443-06471-7, $59.95. In this text, the author, who is Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the...

ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, ed 2.(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Durstine JL, Moore GE, eds. Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Human Kinetics, 2003, hardcover, 384 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-3872-8, $49. This is the second edition of a text originally published in 1997. The principal difference between the first...

Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, 2nd ed.(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Hamill J, Knutzen KM. Baltimore, MD 21201, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003, hardcover, 479 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7817-3405-3, $69.95. The text's 3 sections address basic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal anatomy and function, regional...

Foundation supports exciting new research in 2004.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The Foundation for Physical Therapy recently awarded $80,000 in research grants to physical therapists to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. The Foundation's Scientific Review Committee reviewed grant applications in...

Foundation announces Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship recipients.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Foundation for Physical Therapy )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The Foundation for Physical Therapy recently awarded five $5,000 Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarships to physical therapists pursuing doctorates. Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarships assist physical therapists with outstanding potential for...

Scholarship, fellowship, and grant deadlines.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Applications for the Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) scholarships, New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) fellowship, and for a research grant to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions and hot tub use...

Evidence for practice.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
January 1, 2004... Inactivity coupled with muscle wasting and weakness often puts elderly persons at high risk for serious life-threatening falls, the most common cause of injury-related death in persons over 75 years of age. Paul LaStayo, PT, PhD, CHT, a...

Recipients in the news.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
January 1, 2004... The Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy and the Department of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, have been awarded a $400,000 2-year grant from the Kinetics Foundation to study the effects...

VeLPlush neoprene.(Product News)(shoulder and wrist stabilizers from New Options Sports)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... New Options Sports The new VeLPlush has a soft, velvety feel and is perforated to make it breathable and cooler than other types of neoprene. New Options currently markets four products featuring this new material: 3 types of wristlets and...

Molded ladder treads.(Product News)(Spectrum Aquatics)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Spectrum Aquatics Spectrum Aquatics introduces heavy-duty, ABS injection-molded ladder treads with all diving towers and lifeguard platforms. The 22-in and 26-in, 15-degree been modified to facilitate ease of installation, service, and...

Liberty DSO ankle brace.(Product News)(Professional Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Professional Products, Inc. The Liberty DSO allows unrestricted range of motion during sport and non-sport activities and offers enhanced benefits of conventional bracing when in the inversion "critical zone." The Liberty DSO is designed...

Universal Pump Adaptor.(Product News)(OPTP)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... OPTP With its easy design and handle grip, the Universal Pump Adapter is a vital tool for many inflation purposes, including filling exercise balls. Its universal valve stem is compatible with gas station air hoses, air compressors, and...

Adapted arcade pinball.(Product News)(Flaghouse)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Flaghouse This modified game machine overrides the traditional flipper system, allowing it to be accessed independently regardless of the player's level of ability. In addition to the entertainment value, it can help users regain...

CryoMax Cold Packs.(Product News)(Modular Thermal Technologies)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Modular Thermal Technologies CryoMax Cold Packs provide long-lasting cold therapy to reduce pain and swelling due to muscle injuries, sprains, and post surgical discomfort. CryoMax utilizes a patented multiple-phase cooling system that...

LP Ceterus.(Product News)(Ossur)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Ossur Ossur's LP Ceterus is the newest addition to the Flex-Foot low-profile product line. The LP Ceterus is ideal for people with amputations who seek advanced features but require a low-build height. The LP Ceterus incorporates many...

Cane purse and walker bag.(Product News)(Lone Star Gift Solutions)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Lone Star Gift Solutions The small, stylish purse attaches and detaches easily to traditional-style walking canes. It features a magnetic front-flap clasp and removable key holder. Measuring 6 in x 7 in x 2 in deep, the purse is available...

Journal calendar.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Elected/Appointed Groups ...