Physical Therapy articles from June 2004

Physical Therapy archives from June 2004

Scholarship: it's not an option, it's a necessity.(Editor's Note)(medical students-finance)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... Members of evolving professions, such as physical therapists, often appear to spend endless hours discussing how to best fulfill the definition of "profession." The discussion often seems irrelevant, esoteric, and elitist. There appears to be...

Individual and societal influences on participation in physical activity following spinal cord injury: a qualitative study.(Research Report)(exercise-influence on disabled persons' health)
June 1, 2004... A number of authors have reported beneficial effects from exercise, sports, and an overall improved level of fitness in people with SCI. In a study of people with tetraplegia, Dallmeijer and colleagues (1) found that, other than nonmodifiable...

The role of health promotion in physical therapy in California, New York, and Tennessee.(Research Report)
June 1, 2004... Statistics outlined in Healthy People 2010: Understanding and Improving Health (1) demonstrate the need for continued emphasis on health promotion America. For example, it was estimated that more than 19 million American adults currently have...

Physiologic evidence for the efficacy of positive expiratory pressure as an airway clearance technique in patients with cystic fibrosis.(Research Report)
June 1, 2004... Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease affecting Caucasians. (1) Increased airway secretions and subsequent bacterial lung infections result in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in...

Physical therapist management of a patient with acute low back pain and elevated fear-avoidance beliefs.(Case Report)
June 1, 2004... Most patients with an acute episode of low back pain (LBP) recover relatively quickly, whereas a smaller percentage eventually have persistent pain or chronic disability. (1,2) Research has consistently confirmed that psychosocial factors,...

Determination and significance of femoral neck anteversion.(Update)(hip-medical research)
June 1, 2004... Femoral neck anteversion (FNA) describes the normal torsion or twist present in the femur. Femoral neck anteversion is defined as the angle between an imaginary transverse line that runs medially to laterally through the knee joint and an...

Journal sessions at annual conference.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... Take Advantage of More Than 100 Years of Collective Experience in Scientific Research and Publication! Physical Therapy invites readers, authors, and manuscript reviewers to two Journal sessions at PT2004 in Chicago. JOURNAL CENTRAL:...

The measurement of pain in infants, children, and adolescents: from policy to practice.(Update)
June 1, 2004... Pain and Policy Pain has received substantial policy attention in the past decade at national and international levels. Policy is defined as "principles that govern actions and can refer to laws, decisions, options, projects, programs, or...

Chapter 2: enlarging the perspective.(Reprint)
June 1, 2004... Since colonial times, the American professoriate has responded to mandates both from within the academy and beyond. First came teaching, then service, and finally, the challenge of research. In more recent years, have been asked to blend these...

Pusher syndrome.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... To the Editor: I have read the interesting article by Karnath and Broetz on "pusher syndrome." (1) I think the article is very useful for physical therapist practice because it helps explain a little known problem that is frequently...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.
June 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 Alcohol neurolysis of tibial nerve...

Membership statistics.(Association Business)
June 1, 2004... Association Business Membership Statistics For the interest of our readers, a tabular summary of membership figures for 10-year intervals from 1943 to 2003 appears below. APTA Members 1943 1953 1963...

Group Wellness Programs for Chronic Pain and Disease Management.(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Group Wellness Programs for Chronic Pain and Disease Management McManus CA. St Louis, MO 63146, Butterworth-Heineman Inc, 2003, paperback, 240 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-7397-4, $39.95. The stated purpose of this text is to provide a...

Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Assessment, ed 2.(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Assessment, ed 2. Baxter R. St Louis, MO 63146, Saunders, 2003, spiralbound (with CD-ROM), 286 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9779-8, $34.95. The purpose of this book is to provide a concise framework for a...

Hypermobility Syndrome: Recognition and Management for Physiotherapists.(Book Review)
June 1, 2004... Hypermobility Syndrome: Recognition and Management for Physiotherapists Keer R, Grahame R, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Butterworth-Heinemann Inc, 2003, paperback, 187 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-5390-6, $47.95. Classification of...

Books, software, and videotapes received.
June 1, 2004... Books, software, and videotapes 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, 2004, and March 31, 2004. Reviews of many of these...

25-year anniversary research milestones.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Foundation for Physical Therapy )
June 1, 2004... For 25 years, the Foundation for Physical Therapy has been committed to the advancement of the physical therapy profession through research by providing grants, fellowships, and scholarships to qualified physical therapist researchers...

25th Anniversary Celebration.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2004... Don't miss your chance to be a part of history. Attend the Foundation for Physical Therapy's 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Annual Dinner Dance Silent Auction on Thursday, July 1, 2004, from 7 PM to midnight, at the Hilton Chicago Hotel,...

SRC nominations.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2004... The Foundation for Physical Therapy is still accepting nominations for new members of the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) to replace members whose terms expire on December 31, 2004. You can assist the Foundation by nominating well-qualified...

Scholarship and grant deadlines.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2004... Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship applications are due August 12, 2004, and the 2005 Research Grant applications are due August 13, 2004. Applications are currently available online at the Foundation's Web site. This year's McMillan...

PT 2004 professional issues forum.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2004... For helpful tips on how to make your Foundation scholarship or grant application more competitive, attend the forum, "Foundation Funding: How to Get It," at PT 2004 on Friday, July 2, from 1:00-3:00 PM. Dave Sinacore, PT, PhD, Washington...

Marilyn Gossman Memorial Golf Tournament.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2004... Tee off at the Marilyn Gossman Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 1, at the Cog Hill Golf & Country Club just outside of Chicago. This year's tournament is generously sponsored by the Sports Physical Therapy Section and goes to support...

Leg stretch strap.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... NZ Manufacturing The MediCordz Stretch Strap (M500) is used for stretching and elongating hamstrings, quadriceps and calf muscles. The strap is padded for patient comfort and has a pulley that allows smooth movement patterns. Circle...

Arm cycle.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... Rand-Scot Quiet operation, repeatable exercise sessions, and a digital readout for those requiring workout charting are the main features of the latest arm cycle from Rand-Scot. The Saratoga Silver 1 has electronically controlled...

Lumbar support.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... Swede-O The new user-friendly, lightweight, adaptable Lumbar Support was created to help relieve back pain and prevent back muscle injury. The lumbar support increases the patient's skin temperature 2[degrees] to 3[degrees]F to aid the...

Back support.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... Roho Group The Jetstream Pro Back is a full-height back support weighing less than 2 lb and featuring carbon fiber technology. The Pro Back minimizes stress on the body and maximizes the patient's independence. Its stable design and rigid...

Manual therapy exercises.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... Visual Health Information This CD has 450 classic exercises and new ideas specific to OMT-trained therapists and therapists with MET, MTT, STEP experience. Included are exercises for shoulders, back, neck, abdominal muscles, lower...

Topical skin refrigerant.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... The Gebauer Company Spray and Stretch, the replacement for Fluori-Methane spray, helps relieve the initial trauma of injuries and control the pain of bruises, swelling, and minor sprains. The new topical anesthetic is designed for use with...

Updated assessment forms.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... OPTP The McKenzie Method provides a diagnostic classification system for derangement, dysfunction, and posturaluation and diagnostic techniques have been revised and updated. Changes in the preprinted forms include a streamlined...

Bubble blower.(Product News)
June 1, 2004... Little Kids The new motorized My First Bubble Blower makes bubble play easier for children whose motor skills are not well-developed enough to make bubbles on their own. Children 18 months or older pull down the chunky handle to start...

Journal calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Clinical Research Agenda Oct Elected/Appointed...