Physical Therapy articles from May 2005

Physical Therapy archives from May 2005

"Invention is hard, but dissemination is even harder".(Editor's Note)
May 1, 2005... As a physical therapist student, I discovered that the "contemporary physical therapy" I had learned in school wasn't being practiced in many of the clinics in which I was doing my affiliations. What I had been taught wasn't what was being done...

Journal sessions at PT 2005.(Invitation to Readers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Boston, Massachusetts Evidence in Practice Live Thursday, June 9 2:30 PM-4:00 PM 0.15 CEUs PTJ brings its popular series to annual conference. When patients need your help, you need information fast. Find out how to...

Changes in physical therapy providers' use of fall prevention strategies following a multicomponent behavioral change intervention.(Research Report)
May 1, 2005... One third of community-dwelling adults over age 65 years fall each year. (1) People who experience a fall are at increased risk for subsequent falls. (2) Major injuries, including fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue injuries, occur in about...

Decreased trunk angular displacement during sitting down: an early feature of aging.(Research Report)
May 1, 2005... The capacity to stand up from a chair has been regarded as an important indicator of an elderly person's functional independence (1) and as a risk factor for falls. (2) That is why biomechanical investigations, (3-5) kinematic studies, (6)...

Control of lead and trail limbs during obstacle crossing following stroke.(Research Report)
May 1, 2005... Independent walking in the home and community requires gait pattern modifications to negotiate environmental features, such as obstacles. (1) A previous study demonstrated that obstacle crossing was compromised following stroke, even after...

Feasibility of electromyography-triggered neuromuscular stimulation as an adjunct to constraint-induced movement therapy.(Case Report)
May 1, 2005... Recent advances, pairing 2 research-supported therapeutic approaches, appear to be promising for people with hemiparesis. Research evidence supports the use of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT), but many questions persist about who can...

Acrophobia and pathological height vertigo: indications for vestibular physical therapy?(Case Report)
May 1, 2005... A link between dizziness and phobic avoidance of certain environments has been discussed for millennia, but interest waned after the identification of agoraphobia as a psychiatric disorder in 1874. (1) Recent research, however, has...

Potential adverse effects of statins on muscle.(Update)
May 1, 2005... Key Words: Drugs: administration and topical, Muscles. Many people have high blood cholesterol that may lead to heart disease (CHD). A multifaceted approach consisting of diet, exercise, and pharmacological management is recommended to...

What will it take? The need for large-scale trials.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... To the Editor: With regard to Dr Jette's Editor's Note entitled "The Peril of Inadequate Evidence" (April 2005 issue); I would suggest that his remarks extend well beyond the "75% rule" and inpatient rehabilitation settings. In general,...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
May 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 Bilateral deep-brain stimulation of...

Managerial and Supervisory Principles for Physical Therapists, ed 2.(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Managerial and Supervisory Principles for Physical Therapists, ed 2 Nosse 13, Friberg DG, Kovacek PR. Baltimore, MD 21201-2436, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, hardcover, 516 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7818-4261-1, $54.95. This textbook...

Therapeutic Exercise for Lumbopelvic Stabilization: a Motor Control Approach for the Treatment and Prevention of Low Back Pain, ed 2.(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Therapeutic Exercise for Lumbopelvic Stabilization: A Motor Control Approach for the Treatment and Prevention of Low Back Pain, ed 2 Richardson C, Hodges PW, Hides J. Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2004, hardcover, 271...

Pelvic Floor Disorders.(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Pelvic Floor Disorders Bourcier AP, McGuire EJ, Abrams P. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Elsevier Saunders, 2004, hardcover, 478 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9194-3, $99. This book, which contains extensive bibliographies, is a valuable resource for...

Business Fundamentals for the Rehabilitation Professional.(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Business Fundamentals for the Rehabilitation Professional Richmond T, Powers D. Thorofare, N J, 08086, Slack Inc, 2004, paperback, 205 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-55642-593-7, $33.95. The purpose of this interactive workbook is to guide...

Clinical Examination of the Shoulder.(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Clinical Examination of the Shoulder Ellenbecker TS. St Louis, MO, 63146, Saunders, 2004, paperback, 210 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9807-7, $39.95. Clinical Examination of the Shoulder is a comprehensive review of the current research...

Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete, ed 3.(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete, ed 3. Andrews JR, Harrelson GL, Wilk KE, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19106, Saunders, 2004, hardcover, 680 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-0014-X, $99. The third edition of this text is an outstanding...

Clinical Exercise Physiology.(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Clinical Exercise Physiology Ehrman J, Gordon P, Visich P, Keteyian S, eds. Champaign, IL, 61825, Human Kinetics, 2003, 618 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-0252-9, $69. This text would be a valuable asset to the rehabilitation professional who...

Scientific review committee nominations.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
May 1, 2005... The Foundation for Physical Therapy is now accepting nominations for new members of the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) to replace members whose terms expire on December 31, 2005. You can assist the Foundation by nominating well-qualified...

Foundation-funded research presentations at CSM 2005.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
May 1, 2005... Six platform and 9 poster presentations reported findings from Foundation-funded research at CSM 2005. Your gifts to the Foundation support the development of research careers and projects that produce evidence for clinical practice. These...

Clinical research network session at CSM.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
May 1, 2005... Carolee J Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, the principal investigator of the Foundation-funded clinical research network (PTClinResNet), and Katherine J Sullivan, PT, PhD, Kornelia Kulig, PT, PhD, Eileen Fowler, PT, PhD, and Craig Newsam, PT, DPT,...

Section activities at CSM a huge success.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
May 1, 2005... In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section's "Pearl Jam" Dance at CSM was very well attended, with more than 250 showing their support for physical therapy research while dancing and socializing with...

"Drive A Little Dream" Car Sweepstakes.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
May 1, 2005... More than 400 CSM attendees stopped by the Foundation exhibit booth to check out the grand prize in this year's "Drive A Little Dream" Car Sweepstakes--a MINI Cooper. The sweepstakes kicked off at CSM, and the winner of the MINI Cooper will be...

Foundation encourages donations to Annual Silent Auction at PT 2005.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
May 1, 2005... The Foundation for Physical Therapy is accepting donations for its Silent Auction, to be held during the Foundation's Dinner Dance at PT 2005, APTA's Annual Conference and Exposition, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM on June 9, 2005, at the Boston...

Stander with modular base: Altimate Medical.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... Altimate's EasyStand Evol features a lifting design that mimics the body's natural pivot points and a modular base that allows other Easy Stand products to be added as options. Its wide seat and open base allow a wheelchair placed closer to the...

Compression wrap: Go Medical Inc.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... The ColdWrap is a disposable, inexpensive cold therapy compression wrap for use in therapy, emergency situations, and outdoor activities. The stretchable wrap was designed specifically for secure placement while allowing freedom of movement....

Angle chair: HealthPostures.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... The [Plasma.sub.2] System consists of a flexible angle chair, plus a positioning unit that allows the worker to change the monitor-keyboard positions to prevent fatigue. The angle chair has 3 simple controls to adjust height, angle, and leg...

Rolling Walker: Georgia Tech Research Institute.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... The HUGO is an ergonomically designed rolling walker with a seat. The HUGO features oversize, nonskid wheels, handbrakes, a padded seat, and a backrest that allows users to stop and rest. The walker weighs 16.5 lb and can be folded to fit into...

Support device: Rehab Innovations Inc.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... Rehab Innovations introduces a device designed for therapeutic support during progressions of upper-extremity rehabilitation. The UE Ranger provides support for the body's natural movements, with a capacity to challenge and assist users. ...

Three-way handle: Therapy Zone.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... TherapyZone's "MARV" 3-way handle was created for use with resistance tubes and over-the-door pulleys to help patients maintain correct form through a prescribed range of motion. The handle's patented channel cradles the tube or cord on its...

Wobble and Rocker Boards: The Hygenic Corp.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... The Thera-Band Wobble and Rocker Boards from Hygenic feature a sensory stimulation surface for improved feedback, an anti-slip base, and lightweight design. The Rocker Board moves unilaterally, and, for extra challenge, the Wobble Board moves...

Stability ball: Power Systems.(Product News)
May 1, 2005... Resist-A-Ball stability balls are a new addition to the company's fitness and sports performance line. These colorful, easy-to-use balls are designed for use in strength and core training and a variety of other fitness and rehabilitation...