Physical Therapy articles from July 2003

Physical Therapy archives from July 2003

"Going paperless": writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead. (Special Announcement).
July 1, 2003... Journalist Gene Fowler said this more than 50 years ago, at a time when people either wrote in longhand or used clunky typewriters. Those drops of blood stained pounds of paper. Words had bulk. Today, we stare at a blank computer screen, and...

Manipulation of the wrist for management of lateral epicondylitis: a randomized pilot study. (Research Report).(tennis elbow)
July 1, 2003... Lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow") is characterized as pain on the lateral side of the elbow that is aggravated with movements of the wrist, by palpation of the lateral side of the elbow, or by contraction of the extensor muscles of the...

The stroke rehabilitation assessment of movement (STREAM): a comparison with other measures used to evaluate effects of stroke and rehabilitation. (Research Report).
July 1, 2003... The evaluation of motor recovery is a cornerstone of the assessment of people with stroke. Most measurement instruments have emerged from theoretical frameworks developed to fit patterns of motor recovery observed in selected samples of people...

Screening, education, and associated behavioral responses to reduce risk for falls among people over age 65 years attending a community health fair. (Research Report).
July 1, 2003... Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age fall each year, (1-5) accounting for the majority of injury-related deaths among elderly people. (6) In addition, fear of falling is highly prevalent, particularly in women. (7) Because of the...

Effect of duration of a moderate exercise program on primary and secondary immune responses in mice. (Research Report).
July 1, 2003... Antibody production against a specific antigen is a hallmark of humoral immune function. (1) Immunoglobulins, found in serum and in fluids on the body's mucosal surfaces, are important soluble mediators of host defense against bacterial and...

The use of casts in the management of joint mobility and hypertonia following brain injury in adults: a systematic review. (Perspective).
July 1, 2003... Reduced joint mobility, hypertonia, and muscle contracture are among the many possible listed sequelae following injury to the central nervous system. (1,2) Hypertonia is the increase in joint resistance to passive movement and results from...

Clinical question. (Evidence in Practice).
July 1, 2003... Clinical question: Because of the risk of developing heterotopic ossification, are passive range of motion exercises contraindicated following traumatic injuries? The purpose of "Evidence in Practice" is to illustrate the literature search...

Dialogue on evidence in practice.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... Dialogue on Evidence in Practice: We encourage Journal readers to respond to articles in "Evidence in Practice." E-mail your contribution to the dialogue to steveglaros@apta.org. On "Does acetic acid iontophoresis accelerate the resorption...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
July 1, 2003... To view this content online, visit www.ptjournal.org, where these citations are linked to PubMed, the online version of MEDLINE. This section provides readers with a list of articles on rehabilitation topics that have been recently...

Critical Pathways in Therapeutic Intervention: Extremities and Spine.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Saidoff DC, McDonough AL. St Louis, MO 63146, Mosby Inc, 2002, hardcover, 1135 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-323-00105-X, $79.95. This is book covers an array of topics using a case report format. The authors' intent was to produce a book that...

Infection Management for Geriatrics in Long-Term Care Facilities.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... Yoshikawa TT, Ouslander JG, eds. New York, NY 10016-0602, Marcel Dekker Inc, 2002, hardcover, 513 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8247-0784-2, $170. In their preface, the editors claim that the book addresses the issues of treatment, prevention, and...

Changes in accreditation status. (Association Business).(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
July 1, 2003... 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 students only ...

APTA staff. (Association Business).(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
July 1, 2003... The following individuals are the current staff to be contacted regarding Association Business. Executive Division Chief Executive Officer Francis J Mallon, Esq Director/Executive Office Kristy Maldonado Vice...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants. (Foundation for Physical Therapy).
July 1, 2003... PODS/NIFTI Recipients Announced The Foundation for Physical Therapy Board of Trustees recently awarded 14 Program of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarships and one New Investigator Fellowship Initiative Training (NIFTI) fellowship. As part...

APTA's fax-on-demand directory.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
July 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...

Balance training. (Product News).(BOSU Balance Trainer from OPTP)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... OPTP The BOSU Balance Trainer has 2 functional surfaces--the burst-resistant dome can be used for balance, core, cardiovascular, and proprioception exercises. The platform side can be used for push-ups or seated exercises. The BOSU comes...

Cold therapy. (Product News).(Carpal Tunnel Ice Wrap from Durakold)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Durakold The Carpal Tunnel Ice Wrap helps relieve pain resulting from carpal tunnel syndrome and can be worn routinely. The reusable Carpal Tunnel Ice Wrap can be adjusted to fit any size hand and allows wearers full use of their fingers....

Diabetic sock. (Product News).(DynaSock from Camp Healthcare)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Camp Healthcare The DynaSock diabetic sock is designed to minimize pressure points and help maintain foot health. The white crew sock is manufactured with circular knit technology. Circle 102 on Reader Service Card or visit...

Balance training. (Product News).(Stability Trainer from Thera-Band)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Thera-Band The Stability Trainer's 2 foam pads of different densities allow users to work through multiple progressive levels of instability. The color-coded closed-cell foam pads feature ridged, antislip surfaces and come with an...

Pool Lift. (Product News).(Pro Pool Lift from Aqua Creek)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Aqua Creek The Pro Pool Lift features stainless-steel construction, UV-resistant powder-coat finish, and a compact design. The Pro Pool Lift does not intrude into the pool when not in use and is available in either water actuation or a...

Direct ordering. (Product News).(Order Assist Program from MedDev aids in ordering Hand Helper hand therapy products)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... MedDev The Order Assist Program allows patients to order recommended Hand Helper hand therapy products. Patients use the Order Assist form to call MedDev suppliers directly. The Order Assist program provides patients with information on...

Compression bra. (Product News).(Compressure Comfort Bra from Bellisse)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Bellisse The Compressure Comfort Bra was designed to meet the needs of women with breast and chest edema by providing gentle compression. The bra features soft, comfortable fabrics to reduce chafing and rubbing, wide adjustable padded...

Administrative software. (Product News).(TPS 2000, Version 4.2 practice solution software from EON Systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... EON Systems The practice solution program TPS 2000, Version 4.2, features more than 40 changes and improvements over TPS 2000, including a HIPAA module. It also includes further assistance in the areas of retention, return on investment,...

Journal calendar.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Calendar)
July 1, 2003... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep...