Physical Therapy articles from November 2003

Physical Therapy archives from November 2003

The quest for certainty: goodbye to index cards.(Guest Note)
November 1, 2003... When I was in physical therapy school more than 25 years ago, it was quite easy for most physical therapist students to do a classic assignment: making annotations from periodicals (the concept of peer-reviewed literature had not yet been...

Impact of explicit information on implicit motor-sequence learning following middle cerebral artery stroke.(Research Report)
November 1, 2003... Physical therapists spend considerable therapeutic time explicitly delivering instructions to their patients and clients. In an effort to guide the learner to an optimal motor solution, these directions commonly are centered on "how to"...

Using clinical outcomes to identify expert physical therapists.(Research Report)
November 1, 2003... Promotion of expert practice in the health care professions is of interest to those who have a r stake in improving practice and enhancing patient outcomes. (1) This interest has fueled research into the nature and acquisition of clinical...

Pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy for a young child with cerebral palsy: two episodes of care.(Case Report)
November 1, 2003... The call for evidence-based physical therapist practice in managing young children with neuromotor impairment is strong, as Barry concluded in a recent review: "Although there is an undeniable art to pediatric physical therapy, the heart of our...

One grip a little stronger.(Thirty-Fourth Mary McMillan Lecture)
November 1, 2003... Dr Duncan has actively participated in and contributed to physical therapist practice, physical therapist professional education, professional preparation of other health care providers, national policy development related to rehabilitation...

Making Vision 2020 a reality.(2003 APTA Presidential Address)(American Physical Therapy Association)
November 1, 2003... Three years ago, the APTA House of Delegates adopted Vision 2020. It is a bold but tangible vision of where the profession of physical therapy sees itself in just 17 years. Our shared vision has united our members, focused our attention on the...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(physical therapy )(Bibliography)
November 1, 2003... 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 Changes in function and disability...

Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, 3d ed.(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... Pierson FM, Fairchild SL. St Louis, MO 63146, Saunders, 2002, spiralbound, 384 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9379-2, $52.95. Principles (and Techniques of Patients Care is a very clear presentation of fundamental knowledge and procedures involved...

Good-Bye to Bad Backs: Stretching and Strengthening Exercises for Alignment and Freedom From Lower Back Pain, 3d ed.(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... Scott J. Hightstown, NJ 08520-0831, Elysian Editions, Princeton Book Co, 2002, paperback, 287 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-87127-254-7, $24.95. This book is written for the general public as a guide to preventing or alleviating low back pain. The...

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Science: Principles for Clinical Management of Nonmineralized Connective Tissue.(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... Lundon K. St Louis, MO 63146, Butterworth-Heinemann Inc, 2003, paperback, 206 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7506-7347-8, $49.95. The book's major focus is the basic science that underpins the physical therapist management of orthopedic conditions...

Physical Therapies in Sport and Exercise.(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... Kolt GS, Snyder-Mackler L, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2003, hardcover, 643 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-443-07154-3, $95. Physical Therapies in Sport and Exercise is a multifaceted text that provides evidence-based...

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Rehabilitation.(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... Leskowitz E, ed. St Louis, MO 63146, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2003, paperback, 496 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-443-06599-3, $44.95. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Rehabilitation brings together many prominent and dedicated advocates of...

Aging in Good Health.(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... Levkoff SE, Chee YK, Noguchi S, eds. Amherst, NY 14228-2197, Prometheus Books, 2003, paperback, 384 pp, ISBN: 1-59102-026-3, $21. This book provides an overview of the major psychological, sociological, and biomedical issues associated with...

Membership qualifications prescribed by the Board of Directors.(Association Business)(American Physical Therapy Association)
November 1, 2003... The qualifications for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association shall be as stated in the Association Bylaws, and in addition: A. Active Membership 1. Graduation from a physical therapy education program approved by:...

Membership rights and privileges at association, component and committee levels.(American Physical Therapy Association)
November 1, 2003... MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AT ASSOCIATION, COMPONENT AND COMMITTEE LEVELS (A=Association, C=Chapter, S=Section, AS=Assembly, CM=Committee) Active Retired Active Rights Attend...

Standing rules of the American Physical Therapy Association.(Association Business)
November 1, 2003... Adopted June 1987; amended June of each year: 1988-1994, 1996; May 1997; June 1998, 1999, 2002. 1. CHAPTER ASSIGNMENT A member may request specific chapter assignment or reassignment when: A. Applying lot membership. B....

Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.(Association Business)
November 1, 2003... Adopted June 1970; amended June of each year 1971-1982, June 1985 and 1986, June of each year 1988-1994, June 1996, and May 1997; adopted revision June 1998; amended June of each year 1999-2003. ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this...

Goals that represent the 2004 priorities of the association.(Association Business)(American Physical Therapy Association)
November 1, 2003... These goals are based on the American Physical Therapy Association Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020 (Vision 2020) developed by the Association in 2000. The goals encompass the Association's major priorities as it moves toward...

APTA's fax-on-demand directory.(American Physical Therapy Association)(Directory)
November 1, 2003... The APTA Fax-on-Demand service allows you to receive high-demand Association documents within minutes. Simply dial 800/399-2782 and press "1" if you are an APTA member, "2" if you are not a member, or "3" if you would like to join APTA. Then...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants.(Foundation for Physical Therapy)
November 1, 2003... Foundation Announces New Board Members Nancy T White, PT, MS, OCS, will begin a 3 1/2-year term as Foundation President on January 1, 2004. Nancy has been a Foundation Trustee since 1998 and brings past APTA leadership experience, having...

Physical therapy bench.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... VASA This longer, wider bench is ideal for physical therapy and health club settings or people taller than 6'2". The physical therapy bench easily retrofits to any VASA Trainer model made since 1992. Circle 100 on Reader Service Card...

Deluxe blanket support.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Sammons Preston Rolyan Those who suffer from foot injuries or ailments will appreciate the portable, easy-to-store Deluxe Blanket Support. Unlike traditional style supports, it can be removed, folded down, and stored under the bed. ...

MATRIX linear actuators.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... SKF Actuation Systems MATRIX electromechanical linear actuators provide users with technology to adjust, power-lift, and precisely position beds, therapy conches, and patient-lifters in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and medical...

Powered by Lo-Gos.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Arthro-Trac This device can he used to help patients who have arthritis, postoperative pain, sprains/strains, joint contractures, degenerative joint disease, and other ailments. Using the patented "distraction generating mechanism,"...

PlainSense wheelchairs.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... OiS Wheelchair The OiS (Orientation in Space) Wheelchair tilts from -5 to +45 degrees with an almost static center of gravity and one of the smallest overall wheel-to-wheel dimensions available. The chair starts at 28 lbs, complete with...

Upper extremity exoskeleton apparatus.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Tasc Tech Designed for testing and exercising both a realistic complex multijoint motion of the whole arm and a simple joint monoplanar movement for both isometric and isotonic muscular contractions, this apparatus provides biomechanical...

By myself therapy system.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Rehab and Educational Aids for Living This therapy system helps children with motor disabilities acquire skills for independent movement. Children will enjoy the playful quality of the therapy components while they are learning motor...

Volume Sixteen Catalog.(Product News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... OPTP OPTP announces the release of the newly designed and expanded full-color Volume Sixteen Catalog. Volume Sixteen features new publications from internationally renowned experts, OPTP exclusive publications, and standard products. ...