Physical Therapy articles from June 2005

Physical Therapy archives from June 2005

From the Brink of scientific failure.(Editor's Note)(Salk vaccine research)
June 1, 2005... Fifty years ago, on April 12, 1955, Dr Thomas Francis, an epidemiologist on faculty at the University of Michigan, announced to the world that he had just completed a study demonstrating that the Salk vaccine was "safe, effective, and potent"...

Effects of acupuncture versus ultrasound in patients with impingement syndrome: randomized clinical trial.(Research Report)
June 1, 2005... Impingement syndrome is one of the most common diagnoses of patients with shoulder problems. A prevalence of 7% has been reported in a Swedish population. (1) In Dutch general practice, about 48% of patients who consulted a general practitioner...

Development of a clinical static and dynamic standing balance measurement tool appropriate for use in adolescents.(Research Report)
June 1, 2005... Balance training is a key component of rehabilitation following sports injury. (1-4) It also is quickly gaining recognition as a vital component of injury prevention programs for many athletes, including adolescents. (5-11) Currently, there is...

Development and testing of a self-report instrument to measure actions: Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Assessment Log (OPTIMAL).
June 1, 2005... In the last decade, the profession of physical therapy has achieved consensus on a proposition from Hislop (1) that the primary intention of physical therapist practice is to "diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and...

Collecting health history information: the accuracy of a patient self-administered questionnaire in an orthopedic outpatient setting.(Research Report)
June 1, 2005... The Guide to Physical Therapist Practical (the Guide) describes the categories of patient examination data appropriate for the therapist to collect prior to the initiation of interventions. These categories of data from the history include...

Implementation of clinical guidelines on physical therapy for patients with low back pain: randomized trial comparing patient outcomes after a standard and active implementation strategy.
June 1, 2005... Low back pain is experienced by at least 80% of adults (1) and is associated with substantial socioeconomic and health care costs. There are a variety of approaches to the management of patients with low back pain, of which physical therapy is...

A new method of isometric dynamometry for the craniocervical flexor muscles.
June 1, 2005... Functionally, motion at the specialized craniocervical (CC) articulations can occur independently of the remainder of the cervical spine, (1) and it is particularly important for fine control of head orientation serving the visual, (2,3)...

Improvement in automatic postural coordination following Alexander technique lessons in a person with low back pain.(Case Report)
June 1, 2005... A growing number of studies have suggested that people with low back pain (LBP) may have deficits in postural coordination, such as deficits in the coordination of whole-body, voluntary movements (including restricted kinematics (1-8) and...

Relationship between changes in activity and plantar ulcer recurrence in a patient with diabetes mellitus.
June 1, 2005... Foot complications of diabetes account for 20% of all hospital admissions of people with diabetes mellitus (DM), (l) and they have 15 times greater risk of lower-extremity amputation than people without DM. (2) Diabetes mellitus is the leading...

Evidence in practice.
June 1, 2005... Clinical Question: How does evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of the vertebral artery test influence teaching of the test in a professional physical therapist education program? The purpose of "Evidence in Practice" is to illustrate the...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.
June 1, 2005... 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 risk associated with...

Membership statistics.(Association Business)
June 1, 2005... For the interest of our readers, a tabular summary of membership figures for 10-year intervals from 1944 to 2004 appears below. APTA Members 1944 1954 1964 1974 Active 1,753 4,600...

Motor Learning and Performance: A Problem-Based Learning Approach, ed 3.(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... Motor Learning and Performance: A Problem-Based Learning Approach, ed 3 Schmidt RA, Wrisberg CA. Champaign, IL 61825, Human Kinetics, 2004, hardcover, 381 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-4566-X, $62. The target audience of this book is...

Co-ordination Difficulties: Practical Ways Forward.(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... Co-ordination Difficulties: Practical Ways Forward Lee MG. London, United Kingdom, W4 5TF, David Fulton Publishers, 2004, paperback, 124 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-84312-258-8, $20. The purpose of this book is to provide a resource on examination...

Psychology in the Physical and Manual Therapies.(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... Psychology in the Physical and Manual Therapies Kolt GS, Andersen MB, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2004, paperback, 369 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-443-07352-X, $49.95. The title of this excellent book accurately reflects...

Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual.(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual. Brugioni DJ, Falkel J. Alameda, CA 94501-0914, Hunter House Inc, 2004, paperback, 272 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-89793-439-3, $19.95. The purpose of this book is to help patients...

Books, software, and videotapes received.(Bibliography)
June 1, 2005... 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, 2005, and March 31, 2005. Reviews of many of these...

Profiles in excellence.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2005... Donovan J Lott, PT, MSPT, CSCS, is a PODS I recipient. Lott is currently a doctoral candidate in the Movement Science Program at Washington University in St Louis. Before returning to graduate school, he worked for Jack D Close PT, MA, FAPTA,...

Chapters donate to Delaware challenge.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Nineteen chapters accepted the Delaware Challenge and pledged more than $37,000 to the Foundation. The Delaware Chapter challenged all APTA Chapters to join them in demonstrating their commitment to evidence-based practice and the work of the...

Robert C Bartlett Innovation in Fundraising Award.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2005... The Foundation's Board of Trustees announced the creation of the Robert C Bartlett Innovation in Fundraising Award that will recognize donors who implement innovative fundraising activities that promote giving to the Foundation and the funding...

Joanell Bohmert named to foundation Board of Trustees.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Joanell Bohmert, PT, MS, has been named to the Board and will serve its its Vice President. Bohmert has practiced in pediatric physical therapy for 26 years in the Anoka-Hennepin School...

Ankle-foot orthosis: Orthomerica Products Inc.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... The TC Flex AFO System is a progressive orthotic management system for children and adults with neuromuscular, sensorimotor, orthopedic, and physical challenges. These custom orthoses stabilize the toot and ankle to help improve muscle...

Exercise bike: Xmat LLC.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... The GamerCycle stationary recumbent exercise bicycle interfaces with VCR and DVD players, cable and satellite TV systems, and video game consoles. The picture stays on while the user pedals the bicycle and goes off when the pedaling stops. ...

Insoles: Riecken's Orthotic Laboratories.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... The Eazy Walker Gel Balancers are universal, balancing insoles that provide 3 levels of foot protection: a foam cushion, silver fibers to reduce odor-causing bacteria and foot fungus, and a viscoelastic gel to reduce shock and shear. ...

Knee brace: RCAI Pediatric Products.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... RCAI's 550-HKB Pediatric Hinged Knee Brace provides support, compression, and warmth for soft tissue injuries, sprains, and strains. It is made of a washable, 1/8-in-thick, latex-free neoprene material with double-sided nylon laminate, and it...

Topical anesthetic: Gebauer Co.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... Pain Ease is an instant topical anesthetic designed for use on skin, minor open wounds, and mucous membranes. This nontoxic and nonflammable skin refrigerant is available in a mist or medium stream spray application. Circle No 104 on the...

Exercise equipment: OPTP.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... The Power Rope-Ball is a durable weighted ball with a rope handle designed for swinging, chopping, and rotation exercises to strengthen shoulder, abdominal, and oblique muscles. The ball's hollow construction allows it to bounce, and the rope...

Heat and cold therapy: ThermoTek Inc.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... The Pro-Therma therapy system is designed to provide alternating temperatures and pulsating compression to injuries through blanket attachments that circulate a water-based fluid and control temperatures. Blankets are available in nine styles...

Posture band: Paula Mann Products Inc.(Product News)
June 1, 2005... Designed for teens and adults, the Posture Band is a 3-in-wide elastic strap that goes around the biceps muscle and across the back to provide support for the shoulders. It is available in 3 styles and 4 sizes. Circle No 107 on the Reader...