Physical Therapy articles from July 2008

Physical Therapy archives from July 2008

Brosseau L, Wells GA, Tugwell P, et al.: Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for aerobic fitness exercises in the management of fibromyalgia: part 1.(The Bottom Line for July 2008)
July 1, 2008... What problems did the researchers set out to study, and why? Fibromyalgia, a rheumatologic disorder that is characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and by tenderness and fatigue, results in regular use of medical services. As...

Effectiveness of an inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation program for people with Parkinson disease.(Research Report)
July 1, 2008... Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by insidious onset. Despite pharmacological and surgical interventions, people face a relentless deterioration in mobility and activities of daily living (ADL). The...

Physical therapy intervention for people with Huntington disease.(Research Report)(Disease/Disorder overview)
July 1, 2008... Huntington disease (HD) is an inherited, neurodegenerative condition resulting in clinical symptoms of progressive movement disorders, cognitive deficits, and behavioral changes that may affect an individual's ability to participate in...

Breathing: a sign of life and a unique area for reflection and action.(Research Report)
July 1, 2008... Of all of the body's functions, breathing is unique in that it is characterized by both autonomic and "conscious" control. The relationship between respiratory patterns and personal experiences is a basic feature of how our bodies function. It...

Interrater reliability of the extended ICF core set for stroke applied by physical therapists.(Research Report)(International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health)
July 1, 2008... The World Health Organization's (WHO's) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) (1) is gaining recognition in physical therapy and rehabilitation. (2-5) The ICF provides a conceptual basis and a universal common...

Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for aerobic fitness exercises in the management of fibromyalgia: part 1.(Special Issue)
July 1, 2008... Fibromyalgia (FM) is a rheumatologic disorder that requires the concurrent existence of chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and multiple sites of tenderness. (1) Prominent symptoms include fatigue, stiffness, nonrestorative sleep patterns,...

Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for strengthening exercises in the management of fibromyalgia: part 2.(Special Issue)
July 1, 2008... Fibromyalgia (FM), as defined by the 1990 American College of Rheumatology criteria, is a chronic, generalized, musculoskeletal pain disorder with the presence of at least 11 out of 18 tender-point sites on physical examination. (1) Additional...

On "work-related musculoskeletal disorders ..." Campo MA, et al. Phys Ther. 2008;88:608-609.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... Thank you for your exceptional study (1) that brings work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in physical therapists out of the closet. It is particularly relevant to my own situation because, after 20 years of providing physical therapy...

On "Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change on balance ..." Steffen T, Seney M. Phys Ther. 2008;88:733-746.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2008... Translating reliability coefficients into clinically meaningful representations of measurement error is a necessary and important step when the goal is to link clinical research to clinical practice. The study by Steffen and Seney (1)...

APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee Disciplinary Action.(Association Business)(American Physical Therapy Association)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The Ethics and Judicial Committee of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) expelled Jack Low, PT, effective August 21, 2007, for violating Principles 2, 3, 7, and 8, of the APTA's Code of Ethics, which provide as follows: ...

Recipients in the news.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Three former Foundation recipients who currently are investigators from the University of Utah's Department of Physical Therapy have recently received research support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Julie Fritz, PT, PhD,...

Foundation-funded research presentation at PT 2008.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
July 1, 2008... A poster presentation given in San Antonio, Texas, at PT 2008 reported findings from Foundation-funded research. The presentation was made possible by your financial commitment to physical therapy research and to the future of the profession:...

Foundation scholarship and grant application deadline is August 12, 2008.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
July 1, 2008... Applications for the Foundation for Physical Therapy's 2008 Florence P Kendall scholarships and 2009 research grants are due August 12, by 5:00 PM (ET). For guidelines and instructions for this and other Foundation programs, go to www....

Foundation honors supporters.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Two long-time supporters--Nancy White, PT, MS, OSC, and Larry Pan, PT, PhD--were recognized for their contributions to the Foundation during the Foundation's Dinner Dance at PT 2008 in San Antonio last month. Nancy White received the...

Foundation recognizes university at Dinner Dance.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The Foundation presented the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy, with the Robert Bartlett Innovation in Fundraising Award at the annual Dinner Dance in June. The University of Pittsburgh won the Marquette Challenge for 10...

Tri W-G Inc receives Premier Partner in Research Award.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The Premier Partner in Research Award was bestowed on Tri W-G Inc, the first recipient of this award, at PT 2008. The award recognizes and honors generous and longstanding corporate contributors that have made a substantial difference by...

20th Marquette Cshallenge winners announced.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The 20th Marquette Challenge, co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, was a great success. Physical therapist students and physical therapist assistant students raised more than $165,000 for the Foundation. Students from 59 schools...

Paris podcast available online.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA, continues to "Make Waves for Physical Therapy"--this time, in the form of a podcast. This brief audio recording explains Paris' background and his passion for swimming the Channel in an effort to raise funds for...

Nominations for Scientific Review Committee due July 31.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
July 1, 2008... The Foundation is seeking recommendations for individuals to serve on its Scientific Review Committee (SRC). Well-qualified physical therapist researchers will review doctoral, fellowship, and research grant applications received by the...

Low back posture support.(Product News)
July 1, 2008... OPTP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Original McKenzie SuperRoll is designed to help retrain for correct sitting posture by providing continual and correct low back support. It features custom, high-resiliency foam and has a plush velour...

Cold therapy.(Product News)
July 1, 2008... Chattanooga Group [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Opti-Ice cold therapy device is designed to help reduce pain and swelling to speed rehabilitation. The device pumps a continuous flow of chilled water through pads specially designed for...

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).(Product News)
July 1, 2008... Medi-Stim Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EV-803P Digital TENS Unit offers clinicians and patients the ability to choose from 9 preset programs designed to treat various types of pain conditions or to treat from the traditional manual TENS...

Spine exerciser.(Product News)(SpineForce 3D Rehab exercise machine)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... SpineForce [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SpineForce 3D Rehab exercise machine is designed to target and strengthen the 180 deep intraspinal stabilizer muscles of the back in 3 dimensions. SpineForce also can be used for a variety of...

Rotational platform.(Product News)
July 1, 2008... OPTP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Rotational Platform provides a smooth gliding, non-skid surface for closed-chain rotational exercises for the upper and lower extremities. Designed for either seated or standing positions, the platform...

Exercise system.(Product News)
July 1, 2008... Technogym [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The FLEXability exercise system enables users to gently modulate the extent of muscle elongation by the gradual and proportional intervention of their own weight. FLEXability equipment works on the...

Exercise system.
July 1, 2008... Chattanooga Group [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chattanooga created the Moveo XP to help patients with complex medical conditions regain lower-extremity strength. With Moveo XP's graded, weight-bearing exercise platform, patients who are...

Gait-training device.(Product News)
July 1, 2008... Mobility Research [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LiteGait is a gait-training device designed for patients with a wide range of impairments and functional levels. It encourages proper posture, controls weight bearing, reduces concerns for...

Soft tissue manipulation device.(Product News)
July 1, 2008... OPTP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Developed to aid health care professionals in the deep manipulation of soft tissues, The Original Body Stick and The Travel Stick allow users to self-perform treatment of muscle pain and trigger points....