Physical Therapy articles from March 2009

Physical Therapy archives from March 2009

Career factors help predict productivity in scholarship among faculty members in physical therapist education programs.(Research Report)
March 1, 2009... Scholarly activity in the forms of discovery, integration, application, and teaching results in the extension and transformation of knowledge. (1) Scholarly activity is considered the purview of higher education institutions. (2) Faculty...

A qualitative application of the diffusion of innovations theory to examine determinants of guideline adherence among physical therapists.(Research Report)
March 1, 2009... Evidence-based practice has become a major issue in physical therapy. (1,2) Evidence-based practice has been defined as "the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual...

Factors that influence the clinical decision making of physical therapists in choosing a balance assessment approach.(Research Report)
March 1, 2009... Therapists make multiple patient care decisions against the backdrop of the complexities and uncertainties of clinical practice. Exploration of clinical decision making is essential to fully understand physical therapist practice. (1) The...

Patient screening by a physical therapist for nonmusculoskeletal hip pain.(Case Report)(Report)
March 1, 2009... Hip pain is a common complaint, especially in older adults. (1) More than 5 million people visited a physician in 2005 because of a musculoskeletal hip pain complaint. (2) It is a familiar complaint addressed by physical therapists as well. (3)...

Suspected statin-induced respiratory muscle myopathy during long-term inspiratory muscle training in a patient with diaphragmatic paralysis.(Case Report)(Case study)
March 1, 2009... Abnormal lipids have long been associated with coronary cart disease. (1) The lipid abnormalities found to be associated with coronary heart disease include: (1) elevated total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and triglycerides...

Movement variability and the use of nonlinear tools: principles to guide physical therapist practice.(Perspective)
March 1, 2009... Fields studying movement generation, including robotics, psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, utilize concepts and tools related to the pervasiveness of variability in biological systems. The concepts of variability and complexity...

A framework for assessment in oncology rehabilitation.(Perspective)(Report)
March 1, 2009... Although the incidence of cancer in the United States is high, improvements in early diagnosis and treatment have significantly increased survival rates in recent years. Many survivors of cancer experience lasting, adverse effects caused by...

On "Physical therapist management ...".(Letters to the Editor)(International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health)
March 1, 2009... On "Physical therapist management..." Rundell SD, et al. Phys Ther. 2009;89:82-90. We read with interest Rundell and colleagues' case report on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and its...

Rundell SD, Davenport TE, Wagner T. "Physical therapist management of acute and chronic low back pain ...".(Correction notice)
March 1, 2009... Rundell SD, Davenport TE, Wagner T. "Physical therapist management of acute and chronic low back pain..." Phys Ther. 2009;89:82-90. The bidirectional arrow between "Activity" and "Contextual Factors" was omitted in Figure 1: World Health...

News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
March 1, 2009... Recipients in the News The Foundation for Physical Therapy is pleased to announce that Steven George, PT, PhD, a 2001 Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) II funding recipient and a 2000 PODS I funding recipient, was recently awarded the...

In memoriam.(Association Business)(In memoriam)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... The deaths of these members were reported to APTA between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008. Joseph Ardizzone Judy W Bailey Pamela Barnett Jacqueline Bellizzi Jill S Berger Beverly P Bishop Joe R Bogue ...

Orthosis.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... Vasyli International [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orthaheel is a patented orthosis invented by podiatrist Phillip Vasyli to realign feet to their natural position for improved body posture. The Orthaheel is designed to control excess...

Heat Therapy.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... Therapy Innovations [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Smart Heat System is a technologically advanced heat therapy system that is designed to be safer, cleaner, and more efficient. The system offers 3 distinct heat settings, fast heat-up...

Orthotic Scanning System.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... PAL Health Technologies [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PAL's Xtremityscan system is designed to provide a complete digital orthotic prescription solution. The system acquires 3-dimensional foot shapes in seconds, using advanced imaging...

Gait Trainers.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... Rifton Equipment [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rifton introduces a new extra-large version to its line of Pacer gait trainers. This new model will allow therapists to work with adolescent and adult patients up to 275 lb and 6 ft 4 in tall who...

Contracting and Marketing Assistance.(Product News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Preferred Therapy Providers Inc PTP is a centrally managed contracting and marketing resource for private practice physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy clinics, with more than 15 years of service. The company assists...

Gait Training Device.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... Mobility Research [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LiteGait is a gait training device that is designed to facilitate the training of coordinated lower-extremity movement for patients who have a wide range of impairments and functional levels....

Ultrasound Gel.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... Parker Laboratories Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker offers a proprietary Snap-Cap and valve to fit the 0.25-liter and 8-oz dispenser bottles for its ultrasound lotions and Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel. The one-handed...

Orthosis.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... Cascade Dafo Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JumpStart is an off-the-shelf orthosis designed for early intervention with patients who can be difficult to cast and fit properly. The product uses a precision-molded double shell for...

Stander.(Product News)
March 1, 2009... Altimate Medical [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Altimate introduces the Swing Away Front for the EasyStand Evolv line of standing frames. By adding this option to the Evolv, a caregiver can swing away the knees and tray and have full access to...