Physical Therapy articles from January 2007

Physical Therapy archives from January 2007

"Clothes [do not] make the man".(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... Or, in this case, the woman (apologies to Mark Twain)! Welcome to the New Year. I want to draw your attention to the redesign of PTJ. This new look--which includes cover art on the perception of movement and a crisp layout--is not just a case...

Development of a clinical prediction rule for guiding treatment of a subgroup of patients with neck pain: use of thoracic spine manipulation, exercise, and patient education.(Research Report)
January 1, 2007... Neck pain is a common occurrence with a lifetime incidence ranging from 22% to 70%. (1,2) Over a third of patients will develop chronic symptoms lasting more than 6 months in duration, (3) representing a serious health concern. (4) Over 50% of...

Timed "Up & Go" Test as a predictor of falls within 6 months after hip fracture surgery.(Research Report)
January 1, 2007... Hip fracture after falls in elderly people represents an increasing challenge for the health care system worldwide. Approximately 30% of community-residing people aged 65 years or older fall each year, with higher numbers in institutions. (1)...

Aquatic physical therapy for hip and knee osteoarthritis: results of a single-blind randomized controlled trial.(Research Report)
January 1, 2007... Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent musculo-skeletal conditions affecting the elderly population worldwide, (1) and its prevalence is predicted to rise significantly in the future as the population ages. (2) Knee OA currently...

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at both high and low frequencies reduces primary hyperalgesia in rats with joint inflammation in a time-dependent manner.(Research Report)
January 1, 2007... Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive treatment for pain. The clinical literature examining the effects of TENS on pain is controversial, with systematic reviews showing a positive effect in people with...

Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on ankle swelling in the early period after ankle sprain.(Research Report)
January 1, 2007... Sprains occur most commonly in the ankle, with more than 25,000 ankle sprains occurring each day in the United States. (1) Soft tissue injuries commonly elicit the physiological inflammatory responses of redness, swelling, heat, and pain, and...

Task switching after stroke.(Research Report)
January 1, 2007... Executive function is a complex, high-level cognitive domain that describes the ability to plan and regulate a task or combinations of tasks. (1) Task switching is one aspect of executive function. (1) In everyday experience, people often are...

Performance of physical activities by adolescents with cerebral palsy.(Research Report)
January 1, 2007... Adolescence is a period of development that involves reparation for social roles associated with young adulthood, including postsecondary education, employment, and independent living. The transition to adulthood is thought to be particularly...

Paretic upper-limb strength best explains arm activity in people with stroke.(Research Report)(rehabilitation of upper limb)(Clinical report)
January 1, 2007... Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in the older population and can significantly affect aspects of a person's physical, emotional, and social life. As stroke mortality rates decline, (1) individuals are more likely to have...

The meanings of autonomy for physical therapy.(Perspective)
January 1, 2007... The purpose of this article is to explore the social context and meanings of autonomy to physical therapy. Professional autonomy is a social contract based on public trust in an occupation to meet a significant social need and to preserve...

Invited commentary.(autonomy in physical therapy)
January 1, 2007... Autonomy. What a charged word that is for our profession! Is professional autonomy a great good for the profession, one of the most important developments over the last 50 years and the soon-to-be-realized end point of nearly a century of...

Author response.(autonomy in physical therapy)
January 1, 2007... I thank Domholdt for her commentary and insights into this article. Her contributions in this area and to the profession are notable, and I am most grateful that she has taken the time to comment upon this perspective. A central thesis of...

On "Effect of Bracing ..." Lenssinck et al. Phys Ther. 2005;85:1329-1339.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... To the Editor: We were glad when we discovered the article by Lenssinck et al, titled "Effect of Bracing and Other Conservative Interventions in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials,"...

Exercise in rehabilitation medicine, ed 2.(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Frontera WR, ed. Champaign, IL 61825, Human Kinetics, 2006, hardcover, 464 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-5541-X, $95. This second edition is edited by 3 physicians who assembled a group of 35 contributors from various health care fields. Since...

Sports neuropsychology: assessment and management of traumatic brain injury.(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Echemendia RJ, ed. New York, NY 10012, The Guilford Press, 2006, hardcover, 314 pp, illus, ISBN: 879-1-57230-078-7, $45. The goal of neuropsychology is to link science with practice in order to improve the daily function of people with...

Fine motor skills for children with down syndrome: a guide for parents and professionals, ed 2.(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Bruni M. Bethesda, MD 20817, Woodbine House, Inc, 2006, paperback, 241 pp, illus, ISBN: 978-1-890627-67-4, $19.95. This is one book in a series, "Topics in Down Syndrome," published by Woodbine House. The second edition, similar to the...

Maitland's peripheral manipulation, ed 4.(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Hengeveld E, Banks K, eds. Philadelphia PA 19103, Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, 2005, paperback, 636 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-55984, $79.95. [Minimum system requirements for CD-ROM: Windows: Windows 98, 2000, NT, ME, or XP operating...

Maitland's vertebral manipulation, ed 7.(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Maitland G, Hengeveld E, Banks K, English K, eds. Philadelphia PA 19103, Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, 2005, paperback, 496 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-8806-8, $84. [Minimum system requirements for CD-ROM: Windows: Windows 98, 2000, NT, ME,...

Linda Fetters, PT, PhD, appointed to Foundation's Scientific Review Committee.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(appointment as a member)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Linda Fetters, PT, PhD, and Professor of Physical Therapy in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, was selected by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees to...

Physical therapist assistants eligible for foundation programs.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
January 1, 2007... Formerly open to licensed physical therapists only, the estimated $460,000 in Foundation funding awarded each year will now be available to licensed physical therapist assistants on a competitive basis. Physical therapist assistants who reside...

Clinical Research Network (CRN) update, #11: STEPS investigators to present outcomes at the Combined Section Meeting (CSM).(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
January 1, 2007... STEPS (Strength Training Effectiveness Post-Stroke) co-principal investigators David A Brown, PT, PhD, Sara Mulroy, PT, PhD, and Katherine Sullivan, PT, PhD, will present primary study outcomes at CSM on Friday, February 16, 2006, from 9:00 to...

CRN co-principal investigator receives $1.04 million grant from the NIH.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(government grants for research)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Using the knowledge gained from developing and running the CRN project STOMPS (Strengthening and Optimal Movements for Painful Shoulders in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury), co-principal investigator Sara Mulroy, PT, PhD, Director of the...

Trainer for hand therapy: Neurogym Technologies Inc.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... The Neuro-Gym Trainer is a mobile, multifaceted biofeedback system for the rehabilitation of motor control and coordination. Using physical therapist-designed software, finger movement and fine pressure sensors are connected with...

Sport supports: Wellgate products.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... Wellgate for Women launches its first line of athletic support products made exclusively for women. Unlike similar products for men, these sport supports are made to fit the contours of women's anatomy. The 5 products include a wrist support,...

Carpal Tunnel Glove: Swede-O Inc.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... Swede-O offers the new Thermoskin Carpal Tunnel Glove with heat therapy and support to help relieve pain and inflammation of the wrist and hand caused by repetitive stress injuries. The glove is designed to protect the wrist from movements that...

Portable ultrasound: Mavidon Corp.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... Sonic Relief is the first portable ultrasound device designed for use in both clinics and patient homes. Sonic Relief is a 1- MHz pulse-mode ultrasound device that can be used for a wide range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries and...

Standers for children: Altimate Medical Inc.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... The EasyStand pediatric line of standers accommodates preschoolers as short as 28 inches with the Magician-ei, and children up to 4 feet 6 inches with the Magician or Magician Comfy Seat. These modular standing frames can be used in the seated...

Chair: Fitter International Inc.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... Fitter offers a full line of functional active sitting products for use at home, in the office, at school, or elsewhere. Made in Germany, the Swopper Chair allows for a wide range of multidimensional movement. It is easily adjustable for...

Exercise chairs: Genesis Chairs.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... Genesis offers its first exercise chairs designed to increase range of motion for people who are physically challenged and to allow people who are recovering from a stroke, lengthy illness, or surgery to exercise safely. Products include a...

Catalog: Spectrum Products.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... Spectrum introduces the 2007 Commercial Equipment Catalog. Located in Missoula, Mont, the company manufactures commercial swimming pool deck equipment, including assisted-access devices, starting platforms, lifeguard chairs, grab rails, hand...

Cold Packs: OPTP.(Product News)
January 1, 2007... The ColPaC is constructed of 100% cotton canvas, and with a durable polyurethane cover and is sewn with heavy duty nylon thread. The flexible filler does not freeze, allowing more versatility in treatment. Each pack provides up to 30 minutes of...