Physical Therapy articles from July 2005

Physical Therapy archives from July 2005

Research capacity building: a true action agenda.(Editor's Note)
July 1, 2005... In late April, I attended a meeting rifled "Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: Building Research Capacity." The overarching goal of the Summit was to discuss obstacles to and opportunities for research capacity building in the field of...

The L test of functional mobility: measurement properties of a modified version of the timed "up & go" test designed for people with lower-limb amputations.(Research Report)
July 1, 2005... The need for measures of outcome in health care is well-recognized, (1) yet no consensus exists as to what outcome should be emphasized or which tool should be used in rehabilitation for individuals who have a lower-extremity amputation. (2)...

Correlation of 3-dimensional shoulder kinematics to function in subjects with idiopathic loss of shoulder range of motion.(Research Report)
July 1, 2005... Idiopathic loss of shoulder range of motion (ROM), the loss of shoulder motion without discernable etiology, is a descriptive label for a set of symptoms. (1,2) All patients with idiopathic loss of shoulder RUM complain of decreased motion....

Incidence of and risk factors for falls following hip fracture in community-dwelling older adults.(Research Report)
July 1, 2005... Hip fractures in older adults are a major medical problem leading to increased morbidity and mortality. (1-7) Research has shown that hip fractures in elderly people can lead to decreased strength (force-generating capacity of muscle), impaired...

Navicular drop measurement in people with rheumatoid arthritis: interrater and intrarater reliability.(Research Report)
July 1, 2005... Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) frequently develop foot pain, deformity, and difficulty with ambulation. (1-4) Subtalar and midtarsal joint hypermobility is often cited as a primary impairment leading to excessive foot pronation and...

Physical therapist management of an adult with osteochondritis dissecans of the knee.(Case Report)
July 1, 2005... Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is the separation of articular cartilage and its adjacent subchondral bone from the articular surface of a joint. (1) Koenig (2) first described this condition in 1888, initially hypothesizing that it was an...

Exercise prescription for a patient 3 months after hip fracture.(research)
July 1, 2005... Hip fracture is a common medical problem that can reduce the quality of life for older adults. More than 300,000 people over the age of 50 years are expected to fracture a hip each year, at an estimated cost of $5 billion. (1,2) The costs...

Initiatives in rehabilitation research.
July 1, 2005... Federal funding of rehabilitation research depends on how much that research is valued, both within the physical therapy profession and among the external groups and individuals who ultimately have a stake in the outcomes of the research. To...

Changing with the times.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... To the, Editor: I am responding to the excellent Guest Editorial by Anthony Delitto rifled "Research in Low Back Pain: Time to Stop Seeking the Elusive 'Magic Bullet'" (1) in the March 2005 issue of the Journal. In it, he lists 2 possible...

Kids on Wheels, Volume 1: A Young Person's Guide to Wheelchair Lifestyle.(Book Review)
July 1, 2005... Kids on Wheels, Volume 1: A Young Person's Guide to Wheelchair Lifestyle Kids on Wheels, Volume 2: A Guide to Wheelchair Lifestyle for Parents, Teachers and Professionals Dobbs J, ed. Horsham, PA 19044, No Limits Communications Inc,...

Qualitative research in evidence-based rehabilitation.(Book Review)
July 1, 2005... Hammell KW, Carpenter C, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2004, paperback, 148 pp, illus, ISBN 0-443-07231-0, $32.95. This book is an excellent resource for physical therapists and occupational therapists who want to...

Foundation supporters recognized at annual conference.(American Physical Therapy Association)
July 1, 2005... Florence P Kendall, PT, FAPTA, received the 2005 Charles M Magistro Distinguished Service Award from the Foundation for Physical Therapy for her outstanding service and personal commitment to promoting the goals of the Foundation. The award was...

Applications for foundation funding available online.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
July 1, 2005... Guidelines and application forms for Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarships and the Foundation for Physical Therapy's 1-year $40,000 research grants now are available online. Four grants are available for funding in 2006:2 Magistro Grants, 1...

2005 Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge a record breaker.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
July 1, 2005... Fifty-five schools participated in this year's Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge and raised a record-breaking $105,000! This total exceeded the previous record by more than $26,200! The Foundation congratulates the Challenge student...

Table and desk combo.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... Bailey Manufacturing Bailey introduces the Model 378 Hand Therapy Table and Desk. This narrow table has extra cutouts to allow unencumbered access for patient and therapist. With dual drawers, 2 open shelves, and optional locks, it can...

Catalog.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... OPTP OPTP has released its newly designed and expanded Volume 17 Catalog, featuring a wide selection of the company's publications and DVDs, resource manuals, and new books and manuals from internationally known physical therapy and...

Crutch tips.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... Thomas Fetterman Inc Tornado SBR crutch tips with Safety Shield are designed to help patients avoid falls on wet, smooth surfaces. According to the company, SBR tips are 300% more resistant to slips on wet surfaces than ordinary tips and...

Exercise device.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... Fitter International Inc The Trikke, a total body exercise and conditioning tool, features Fitter's patented 3-wheel cambering technology. Riders can propel the Trikke without pushing or pedaling by transferring weight, pivoting the...

Hand protection.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... Gloves In A Bottle This lotion bonds with the outer layer of skin, forming a shield to keep out moisture-robbing irritants while retaining natural moisture. The product also helps protect against reactions to irritants found in disposable...

Safety roller.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... Wenzelite Re/hab The lightweight Nimbo posterior safety roller supports users from behind, requiring them to assume a more upright position. Constructed of aluminum in a choice of bright colors and 3 sizes, the Nimbo features 4 soft rubber...

Foot stabilizer.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... Swede-O Inc Swede-O introduces the new Thermoskin AFG Stabilizer designed to relieve pain associated with diabetes, arthritis, Raynaud disease, and other ailments while providing ankle support. The stabilizer comes with 2 side stabilizer...

Prints.(Product News)
July 1, 2005... Med/Art Med/Art, specializing in creative and colorful interpretive anatomical art, has added two giclee reproductions on canvas to its line of posters and prints. The special edition prints, "Wired" and "Slice of Life," are available in 2...