Physical Therapy articles from June 2006

Physical Therapy archives from June 2006

Use of item response analysis to investigate measurement properties and clinical validity of data for the Dynamic Gait Index.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
June 1, 2006... Despite preventive interventions, the incidence of falls and fall-related injuries is expected to rise with the aging population. Approximately 33% of people over the age of 65 years fall at least 1 time per year, and approximately 50% over the...

Contractile properties and the force-frequency relationship of the paralyzed human quadriceps femoris muscle.(Research Report)
June 1, 2006... Electrical stimulation of paralyzed skeletal muscle can be used to assist people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in performance of functional movements. (1) This therapeutic intervention is called functional electrical stimulation (FES). People...

Interferential therapy produces antinociception during application in various models of inflammatory pain.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
June 1, 2006... Inflammatory pain is a pervasive problem and usually results in both spontaneous pain and hyperalgesia. Hyperalgesia is characterized by a peripheral sensitization of pain receptors (nociceptors)--that is, an increase in neuronal membrane...

Determining meaningful changes in gait speed after hip fracture.(Research Report)(Disease/Disorder overview)
June 1, 2006... There are currently 350,000 hip fractures per year in the United States, (1) with a predicted increase to over 650,000 per year by 2040. (2) The majority of older people with hip fracture do not return to prefracture functional status 1 year...

Estimates of quality and reliability with the physiotherapy evidence-based database scale to assess the methodology of randomized controlled trials of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions.(Research Report)
June 1, 2006... An assessment of the methodological quality of individual randomized controlled trials (RCTs) included in meta-analyses and systematic reviews is commonly undertaken; this process is intended to identify potential sources of bias that may...

Descriptive characteristics as potential predictors of outcomes following constraint-induced movement therapy for people after stroke.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
June 1, 2006... Limited evidence exists regarding the characteristics of people who achieve the best outcomes with constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT). (1) Constraint-induced movement therapy is a rehabilitative strategy used primarily with the...

Efficacy and mechanism of orthotic devices to unload metatarsal heads in people with diabetes and a history of plantar ulcers.(Research Report)
June 1, 2006... The most common cause for diabetic plantar ulcers is excessive plantar pressure in the presence of sensory neuropathy and foot deformity. Most neuropathic foot ulcers occur beneath the metatarsal heads and are the result of painless trauma...

Physical therapist examination, evaluation, and intervention for a patient with West Nile virus paralysis: this case report describes a detailed course of rehabilitation for a patient with deficits incurred after infection with West Nile neuroinvasive disease.(Case Report)
June 1, 2006... West Nile virus (WNV) disease is a recently described emerging infectious disease in the United States, joining other emerging diseases including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Ebola virus disease, dengue...

Physical therapist examination, evaluation, and intervention following the surgical reconstruction of a grade III acromioclavicular joint separation: rehabilitation of acromioclavicular joint separations is common in contact sports.(Case Report)
June 1, 2006... Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries commonly occur as a result of a traumatic lateral blow or a fall on the shoulder with the arm in some degree of adduction. The incidence of AC injuries is highest in activities such as ice hockey, skiing,...

Progressive supranuclear palsy: disease profile and rehabilitation strategies: this update highlights the characteristics of progressive supranuclear palsy and evaluates rehabilitation strategies for the disease.(Update)(Disease/Disorder overview)
June 1, 2006... Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is the most common parkinsonian disorder after Parkinson disease (PD). (1-3) Postural instability with frequent falls and difficulty moving the eyes in the vertical direction are the main symptoms of PSP....

Are models of disability useful in real cases? Pediatric case examples realized in research, clinical practice, and education: this perspective provides examples of the usefulness of models of disability in organizing research, educational materials, and measurement in clinical practice.(III STEP Series)
June 1, 2006... Conceptual models are useful devices for organizing complex material and examining interrelationships among variables. For example, speakers at the 1990 II STEP conference presented a systems model of motor control, (1) the dynamical systems...

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, ed 4.(Book review)
June 1, 2006... Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Ed 4 Starkey C, Johnson G, eds. Sudbury, MA 01776, Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2005, hardcover, 705 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7637-0536-5, $97.95. This text is well organized, well written, and enriched...

Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System.(Book review)
June 1, 2006... Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System Schuenke M, Schulte E, Schumocher U. New York, NY 10001, Thieme, 2006, paperback, 541 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-58890-387-7, $64.95. The Atlas of Anatomy is the English translation...

Physical Agents: Theory and Practice, ed 2.(Book review)
June 1, 2006... Physical Agents: Theory and Practice, ed 2 Behrens BJ, Michlovitz SL. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2005, paperback, 274 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-1134-X, $ 44.95. The purpose of Physical Agents: Theory and Practice is to provide a...

Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, ed 2.(Book review)
June 1, 2006... Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, ed 2 McKinnis LN. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2005, hardcover (with CD-ROM), 592 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-1188-9, $76. The first edition of this text was originally rifled Fundamentals...

Books, software, and multimedia received.
June 1, 2006... Books, software, and multimedia 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, 2006, and March 31, 2006. Reviews of many of these...

Membership statistics.(Association Business)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... For the interest of our readers, a tabular summary of membership figures for 10-year intervals from 1945 to 2005 appears below. APTA Members 1945 1955 1965 1975 Physical Therapist ...

Clinical Research Network (CRN) update #4: the project manager is like the conductor of a large orchestra.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2006... Skillful project management is necessary to capitalize on the strengths and benefits that a clinical network can provide. The inherent benefits of a research network include the opportunity to conduct several different multi-site randomized...

Foundation-funded research in this month's journal.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2006... "Determining Meaningful Changes in Gait Speed After Hip Fracture"--co-authored by Kerstin Palombaro, PT, MS; Rebecca Craik, PT, PhD, FAPTA; Kathleen K Mangione, PT, PhD, GCS; and James Tomlinson, PT, MS--is based, in part, on findings from...

Irene McEwen.(Recipients in the News)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Irene McEwen, PT, PhD, a 1987 recipient of Foundation funding, was named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA at the March APTA Board of Directors' meeting. Effective immediately, McEwen adds the distinction of being a Worthingham Fellow...

Foundation's first online auction.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
June 1, 2006... Who will be the lucky bidder for the chance to sail on the America's Cup yacht, to travel through Napa Valley for 4 days, or to own any of the one-of-a-kind items on the Foundation's first online auction? To make sure it's you, log on to...

Ankle brace.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... Swede-O The Swede-O X8 ankle brace offers exclusive features, such as twin dual-purpose straps that can be applied quickly and easily. The specially designed straps secure both the brace and each other, allowing them to be used as both the...

Arm exerciser.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... TriPower Handle The Tri Power Handle is an ergonomically and functionally designed bodybuilding system that can be used for single-arm isolation exercises to smoothly work the triceps, biceps, and shoulder muscles. The handles are...

Workout products.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... Fitter International Inc Fitter offers the Airex professional line of exercise mats and balance products; the Xco Trainer, which is designed to provide a total-body at-home or group exercise workout to improve muscle tone and...

Exercise device.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... OPTP The Half Pro-Roller can be used for myofascial release, flexibility exercises, and dynamic strengthening. Roller exercises are designed to enhance balance reactions, body awareness, and muscle re-education. The closed-cell foam roller...

Poster.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... Med/ART "Rhythm" is an addition to the Fine Art of Healing series of interpretive anatomical fine-art posters. The new 18-in x 33-in poster illustrates the spine in a creative and compelling composition and is part of the 8-part Spine...

Adaptive equipment.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... R.E.A.L. Design Inc. Introducting the Swift Lift line of adaptive equipment products for children, which includes the Portable Chair, the Tilt-in-Space Chair, the Activity Stander, and the Preschool Table. The chairs are adjustable in...

FitBALL options.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... Ball Dynamics International LLC The FitBALL brand is expanding its product line to include a wide range of aids for fitness and well-being. Among the more than 20 new products are the FitBALL SoftMeds, which are soft, weighted balls that...

Workout ball.(Product News)
June 1, 2006... Power Systems Inc The NRG Ball System is designed to integrate medicine ball and barbell workouts into one unit, allowing users to perform traditional and nontraditional strength, core, and stability movements. Each unit consists of a...