Physical Therapy articles from March 2008

Physical Therapy archives from March 2008

The Bottom Line.(constraint-induced therapy to treat chronic stroke)
March 1, 2008... The Bottom Line is a translation of study findings for application to clinical practice. It is not intended to substitute for a critical reading of the research article. Bottom Lines are written by invitation only. Page SJ, Levine P,...

Movement training advances the emergence of reaching in infants born at less than 33 weeks of gestational age: a randomized clinical trial.(Research Report)
March 1, 2008... Reaching emerges over the first months of life from the interplay multiple factors. These factors include developmental changes in head and postural control, (1,2) hand-eye coordination, (3) interest in objects, (4) knowledge about object...

Diagnosis of fall risk in Parkinson disease: an analysis of individual and collective clinical balance test interpretation.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
March 1, 2008... Background and Purpose Parkinson disease (PD) results in an increased frequency of falls relative to the frequency in neurologically healthy people. The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of PD fall risk diagnosis based on...

Modified constraint-induced therapy in chronic stroke: results of a single-blinded randomized controlled trial.(Research Report)
March 1, 2008... Among the myriad of stroke sequelae, hemiparesis is one of e most pervasive and disabling impairments. (1) Yet, evidence supporting stroke rehabilitation efficacy is limited, (2,3) with 30% to 60% of patients unable to use their more affected...

Relationships among severity of osteonecrosis, pain, range of motion, and functional mobility in children, adolescents, and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.(Research report)
March 1, 2008... Contemporary treatment cures over 80% of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer. (1) This relatively high cure rate can be attributed in part to the optimal use of multiple chemotherapeutic agents,...

Multidimensional motor sequence learning is impaired in older but not younger or middle-aged adults.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
March 1, 2008... In "real life," we learn motor tasks as integrated units, consisting of the motor, spatial, and temporal elements of each task; (1-4) in laboratory investigations, however, the elements of skilled movement often are tested in isolation. Most...

Using customized rate-coding and recruitment strategies to maintain forces during repetitive activation of human muscles.(Research Report)
March 1, 2008... Background and Purpose During functional electrical stimulation (FES), clinicians typically increase stimulation intensity to offset fatigue and maintain functional levels of force production. However, recent studies have suggested that...

Journal publication productivity in academic physical therapy programs in the United States and Puerto Rico from 1998 to 2002.
March 1, 2008... The generation and dissemination of knowledge have long been core values in academia. (12) Scholarly activity is a mandate for all academic faculty members, (3) and the documentation of such scholarship is required by at least one accreditation...

Dose estimation and surveillance of mechanical loading interventions for bone loss after spinal cord injury.(Case Report)
March 1, 2008... Background and Purpose The interpretation of the results of previous anti-osteoporosis interventions after spinal cord injury (SCI) is undermined by incomplete information about the intervention dose or patient adherence to dose...

A four-week, task-specific neuroprosthesis program for a person with no active wrist or finger movement because of chronic stroke.(Case Report)
March 1, 2008... Background and Purpose This case report describes a task-specific training protocol incorporating functional electrical stimulation for a person who had chronic stroke and who initially exhibited no active wrist or finger movement. ...

On "Effectiveness of nonpharmacological and nonsurgical interventions ... " Moe et al. Phys Ther. 2008;88: 1716-1727.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... On "Effectiveness of nonpharmacological and nonsurgical interventions... " Moe et al. Phys Ther. 2008;88: 1716-1727. We read with great interest the paper by Moe et al published in the December issue. (1) As authors of 1 of the 2 reviews...

Prevention Practice: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Health, Fitness, and Wellness.(Book review)
March 1, 2008... Prevention Practice: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Health, Fitness, and Wellness Thompson CR, ed. Thorofare, NJ 08086, Slack Inc, 2007, hardcover, 296 pp, ISBN: 978-1-55642-61 7-9, $47.95. Holistic and preventive approaches to...

In memoriam: the deaths of these members were reported to APTA between February 1, 2007, and December 31, 2007.(Association Business)
March 1, 2008... Marjorie Agate Barbara Alward H Jeffrey Armstrong Jessie Ball Linda Bierbaum Zena Biocca Marilyn Bishop Margaret Biven Catherine Blake Diane Boyle Maryellen Brady Margaret E Bryce Robert...

Foundation awards $190,000 in research grants and doctoral scholarships.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Foundation for Physical Therapy's Board of Trustees recently awarded a total of $190,000 in clinical research grants and doctoral scholarships to 10 physical therapists. Recipients of $40,000 clinical research grants to evaluate the...

Recipients in the news.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
March 1, 2008... Appearing in PTJ this month is an article titled "Dose Estimation and Surveillance of Mechanical Load Interventions for Bone Loss After Spinal Cord Injury," coauthored by Richard K Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and Shauna Dudley-Javoroski, PT, MPT....

Foundation aims for research excellence.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(American Physical Therapy Association )
March 1, 2008... The Membership and Corporate Partner Phase of the Foundation's major gifts campaign was announced at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Nashville. The campaign aims to raise $4 million by the APTA Annual Conference in June for future...

20th Annual Challenge student fundraiser deadline approaches.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
March 1, 2008... Students participating in the 20th Marquette Challenge, co-sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, hope to raise $193,500 in 2008. Donations must be postmarked by the Challenge deadline of April 21, 2008, to count for this year's fundraiser....

Nominations for Scientific Review Committee due March 31.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
March 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...

Last call for Split Raffle deadline March 20, 2008.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
March 1, 2008... The Split Raffle fundraiser marks its 20th anniversary in 2008. By supporting the Foundation through the purchase of a split raffle ticket, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are investing in the strength and future of your...

Compression and cooling.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... Game Ready [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Game Ready is a microprocessor-controlled system for providing intermittent compression and adjustable cold therapy to aid in postsurgery recovery and the treatment of acute injuries. The system...

Rehabilitation equipment.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... Stott Pilates [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The V2 Max Plus Rehab Reformer is built on a vertical frame pulley system to accommodate 3-dimensional range of motion, maintain workout flow, and provide even, constant resistance without jarring....

Stander.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... Altimate Medical [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The EasyStand Evolv XT (Extra Tall) is a new stander designed especially to fit larger and taller clients. The new Evolv XT accommodates individuals from 6 ft to 6 ft, 10 in tall and up to 350...

Toilet Seat Lift.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... LiftSeat Corp [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LiftSeat is a new automatic toilet lift designed to provide mobility and independence for patients needing assistance in the bathroom. LiftSeat's easy-to-use controls operate with the touch of a...

Resistance Band.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... OPTP [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Thera-Band Resistance Band Dispensing System features single-color resistance band dispensers with 30 individually wrapped 5-foot bands that can be used in the clinic or sold to the patient for home...

Heat therapy.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... North Coast Medical [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MediBeads Moist Heat Packs are designed to provide a convenient form of pain relief. Filled with beads made of natural materials, these reusable packs can be microwave heated for 1 to 2...

Cold and heat therapy.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... Tri W-G [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ultimate ColdN'Hot Pack is designed to provide a solution for patients who need pain relief without drugs. When frozen, the pack stays therapeutically flexible. The packs are sold directly to health...

Cold spray.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... Mettler Electronics [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mettler Electronics announces Polar Frost Cold Spray from Finland for the temporary relief of pain and swelling from sprains, contusions, and minor injuries. When applied to an injury or...

Functional electrical stimulation.(Product News)
March 1, 2008... Bioness Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The NESS H200 is a noninvasive functional electrical stimulation device designed to help the hand open and close, reduce stiffness, increase range of motion and strength, improve circulation, and...