Physical Therapy articles from June 2003

Physical Therapy archives from June 2003

Graduation day for education programs. (Editor's Note).
June 1, 2003... As another graduation season draws to a close, our profession welcomes a new generation of physical therapists. Never before have so many young therapists been educated in programs that offer the profession's most appropriate degree: the...

Effectiveness of supervised physical therapy in the early period after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. (Research Report).
June 1, 2003... Meniscal injuries are reported to be the most common injury sustained by athletes, but sports injuries account for only 30% of all meniscal lesions. (1) In the United Kingdom, medical management for a torn or damaged meniscus usually consists...

Treatment of erectile dysfunction by perineal exercise, electromyographic biofeedback, and electrical stimulation. (Research Report).
June 1, 2003... Erectile dysfunction is defined as the persistent failure to achieve and sustain erections of sufficient rigidity for penetration during sexual intercourse. (1,2) Erectile dysfunction often has multiple causes. Therefore, the diagnostic...

Relationship of knee extension force to independence in sit-to-stand performance in patients receiving acute rehabilitation. (Research Report).
June 1, 2003... The inability to rise from a sitting position is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disabling condition. (1) Sit-to-stand (STS) performance correlates with walking speed, independent ambulation, and stair climbing. (2, 3)...

Medial pontine hemorrhagic stroke. (Case Report).
June 1, 2003... Recent autobiographies of people who have survived a brain-stem stroke illustrate the unique challenges they face. (1-3) Often, people with brain-stem stroke are left with their cognitive abilities fully intact, but with an inability to control...

Acute care physical therapist evaluation and intervention for an adult after right hemispherectomy. (Case Report).
June 1, 2003... Hemispherectomy, although radically invasive, is performed on patients whose seizures fail to respond to medical management. During a "classic" brain hemispherectomy, an entire cortical hemisphere is removed. Classic hemispherectomy initially...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
June 1, 2003... 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 Cardiovascular effects of continuous...

Membership statistics. (Association Business).(American Physical Therapy Association)
June 1, 2003... For the interest of our readers, a tabular summary of membership figures for 10-year intervals from 1942 to 2002 appears below. APTA Members 1942 1952 1962 1972 Active 1,403 ...

Active and Passive Movement Testing.(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... Petersen C.M., Foley R.A. New York, NY 10121-2298, McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, 2002, spiralbound, 431 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-07-137033-1, $45. The purpose of this manual is to provide physical therapist students and practicing...

Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia: Trigger Point Management, 2nd ed.(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... Rachlin E.S., Rachlin I.S., eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Mosby Inc, 2002, hardcover, 624 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-323-01155-1, $75. The editors of this text present a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of myofascial pain syndromes,...

Long-Term Effects of Stroke.(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... Bogousslavsky J, ed. New York, NY 10016-0602, Marcel Dekker Inc, 2002, hardcover, 335 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8247-0624-2, $165. Although the general population is enjoying a longer life span than decades ago, it is also dealing with health...

Books software, and videotapes received.(Bibliography)
June 1, 2003... Books, software, and video tapes received for review by the Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items noted below were received between January 1, 2003, and March 31, 2003. Reviews of many of these...

APTA's Fax-on-Demand directory.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
June 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...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants. (Foundation for Physical Therapy).
June 1, 2003... Meet the Clinical Research Network Investigators Many researchers will be contributing to the success of the Foundation's first Clinical Research Network (CRN). Following is a brief introduction to some of the CRN's key players. ...

Exercise equipment. (Product News).(the Gymmy exercise cable system from Lifelife)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Lifeline Gymmy attaches to a door or wall and has a 2-way quick release buckle that moves up and down the entire length of the webbed strap. Attached to the quick-release buckles are two separate fitness cables with rotator handles that...

Exercise instruction. (Product News).(The Soft Weight Manual from Thera-Band)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Thera-Band The Soft Weight Manual describes and illustrates 30 exercises in 6 categories: upper-extremity strength training, lower-extremity strength training, low back/abdominal strength training, stabilization exercises, plyometric...

Traction system. (Product News).(3D ActiveTrac Model 73000A traction system from the Saunders Group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Saunders Group Recently updated, the 3D ActiveTrac Model 73000A features nonslip vinyl surfaces on the traction harnesses, adjustable armrests, swivel-mount display, and locking casters on all 4 wheels. The 3D ActiveTrac table moves in the...

Catalog. (Product News).(Sammons Preston 2003 Professional Rehab catalog)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Sammons Preston The 2003 Professional Rehab catalog contains more than 1,000 pages of rehabilitation supplies, splinting, treatment furniture, and other products that rehabilitation professionals need for evaluation, orthopedics, and...

Active sitting platform. (Product News).(the Swopper from Fitter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Fitter The Swopper is designed to create motion in an otherwise static posture. This seating platform supports complete freedom of movement, laterally and vertically. The convex shape of the seat promotes proper spine alignment and...

Home exercise program. (Product News).(iTherapies Rx Box Patient CD-ROMs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... OPTP iTherapies Rx Box[TM] Patient CD-ROMs allow clinicians to prescribe and manage home exercise programs using individualized digital video content. Clinicians transcribe numbers onto the CD-ROM jacket that correspond to prescribed...

Elbow orthosis. (Product News).(SP Dynamic Range of Motion Elbow Orthosis from DeRoyal )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... DeRoyal The SP Dynamic Range of Motion Elbow Orthosis is designed to address joint stiffness and soft tissue contractures of the elbow. The orthosis features a self-wicking liner that absorbs moisture. Adjustable range-of-motion stops call...

Residential pools. (Product News).(Ferno Performance Pools)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Ferno Ferno Performance Pools are custom designed and built for home use. Pools can be built with variable speed and swim-in-place controls. Therapy jets may be included at the spa end of the pool. Circle 107 on Reader Service Card or...

Journal calendar.(upcoming American Physical Therapy Association events)(Calendar)
June 1, 2003... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Elected/Appointed Groups Sep Goals Nov In...