Physical Therapy articles from July 2004

Physical Therapy archives from July 2004

"STEPS" in practice.(Note From the Editorial Board)
July 1, 2004... Most physical therapists and physical therapist assistants didn't intend to become teachers, but teaching is what clinicians often spend much of' their time doing. We teach patients motor skills and home exercise programs, and we try to teach...

The role of genetics and environment in lifting force and isometric trunk extensor endurance.(Research Report)
July 1, 2004... Tests of back muscle performance have been used to reflect impairments in people with low back problems as well as risk for future problems. Although a variety of tests of trunk muscle force, isometric trunk extensor endurance, and lifting are...

Effects of live, videotaped, or written instruction on learning an upper-extremity exercise program.(Research Report)
July 1, 2004... In today's health care environment, cost containment is important. Efforts to maintain high-quality patient care while controlling costs have led to the use of various modes of instruction that do not require the physical therapist to be...

The use of electrical stimulation and taping to address shoulder subluxation for a patient with central cord syndrome.(Case Report)
July 1, 2004... Central cord syndrome (CCS) results from an injury to the central region of the spinal cord. The injury can be caused by varying etiologies, such as trauma, vascular problems, or tumor growth. This syndrome was first described in 1954 by...

Challenges for evidence-based physical therapy: accessing and interpreting high-quality evidence on therapy.(Perspective)
July 1, 2004... Evidence-based practice is defined as the "integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values." (1(pl)) Within the international physical therapy community there is growing acceptance of this approach, which we...

Aerobic exercise dysfunction in human immunodeficiency virus: a potential link to physical disability.(Update)
July 1, 2004... Features of Fatigue and Physical Disability HIV-related disability has been associated with fatigue and decreased physical functioning (10-13) as well as other factors that may limit people's ability to carry out necessary life activities....

Use evidence cautiously.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... To the Editor: I am writing this letter for 2 purposes. First, I want to comment on 2 articles in the March 2004 issue of Physical Therapy--the Research Report by Dumas et al titled "Recovery of Ambulation During Inpatient Rehabilitation:...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.
July 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 Age and functional outcome after...

Measurement of Joint Motion: a Guide to Goniometry, ed 3.(book review)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Norkin CC, White DJ. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2003, spiralbound, 420 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-0972-8, $36.95. This book is an excellent text for students to learn how to perform goniometric measurements of the extremities and...

Allied Health: Practice Issues and Trends in the New Millennium.(book review)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Lecca PJ, Valentine PA, Lyons KJ, eds. Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, The Haworth Press, 2003, hardcover/paperback, 428 pp, ISBN: 0-7890-1846-2 (hardcover), 0-7890-1847-0 (paperback), $79.95 (hardcover), $49.95 (paperback). The sweeping...

A System of Orthopaedic Medicine, ed 2.(book review)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Ombregt L, Bisschop P, ter Veer HJ. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2003, hardcover (with accompanying CD-ROM*), 1,344 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-443-07370-8, $169.95. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a...

Foot and Ankle Disorders: Tricks of the Trade.(book review)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Lippert FG III, Hansen ST Jr. New York, NY 10001, Thieme, 2003, paperback, 159 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-58890-141-6, $49. This pocket-sized handbook is prepared in atlas form and presents the authors' (and 8 different contributors') "tricks of...

Cancer Pain: Assessment and Management.(book review)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... Bruera ED, Portenoy RK, eds. New York, NY 10011-4211, Cambridge University Press, 2003, hardcover, 498 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-521-77332-6, $160. This outstanding text covers the examination and management of patients with cancer pain. Each...

Changes in accreditation status.(Association Business)
July 1, 2004... 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...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants.(Foundation for Physical Therapy)
July 1, 2004... Foundation Announces New Grant from Second Step Inc The Foundation for Physical Therapy announces the availability of a research gram for physical therapists to evaluate the effectiveness of the Second Step Gait Harness System in a clinical...

Topical pain reliever.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... ChinaGel Inc China-Gel is an herbal topical analgesic that uses the body's natural methods for relief of both chronic and acute aches and pains in muscles and joints. ChinaGel contains 7 herbal ingredients that can help relieve pain and...

Pelvic Positioner.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... Adaptive Engineering Lab Inc (AEL) AEL adds the ARCUfit Pelvic Positioner to its line of wheelchair accessories, seating, and positioning products. The ARCUfit functions as a hip positioner with the benefits of a sub-"ASIS" bar. It is...

Software.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... Merck & Co Mobile MerckMedicus, a personal digital assistant (PDA) software package, is designed for physicians and other health care professionals who need credible medical information while on the go. The program provides fast PDA access...

Wheelchair lock.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... Lawrence-Nelson LLC The FLEX from Lawrence-Nelson is a single-lever cable-actuated brake that locks both wheels of a wheelchair simultaneously with one easy motion. The FLEX easily mounts on most manual wheelchairs and is particularly...

Orthopedic shoes.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... Micro-Podia Micro-Podia introduces a line of orthopedic shoes designed by physicians and chiropodists to improve balance and posture. The shoes feature the dynamic Podi Axis orthopedic sole, which helps to maintain correct body position...

Realignment tape.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... OPTP EnduraTape from OPTP is designed for use with the patellofemoral, lower-extremity, and shoulder treatment protocols described in The Patella: A Team Approach. The product also can be used as a high-performance sports tape for joints...

Scheduling software.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... SpectraSoft AppointmentsCS, a program based on SpectraSoft's AppointmentsPRO software, links all of a practice's sites to one centralized scheduling system. The user-friendly interface allows staff members to easily schedule a patient at...

Thermal support shorts.(Product News)
July 1, 2004... Swede-O Inc Swede-O introduces Thermoskin shorts that provide thermal support, heat, and compression. Designed to prevent and treat groin strains and quadriceps-hamstring injuries, the shorts feature a patented Trioxon material that...

Journal calendar.(Illustration)(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Clinical Research Agenda Oct...