Physical Therapy articles from November 2004

Physical Therapy archives from November 2004

1964: first lecture.(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... [Mary McMillan's] legacy to us, the members of the American Physical Therapy Association, is a living vital challenge. Would that we could have, even in smaller amounts, her compassion and dedication, her wisdom and courtesy, her personal...

1968: fifth lecture.(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... It will require hard work, courage, imagination, perspective, and the ability to communicate knowledgeably, on the part of every physical therapy school director, physical therapy department head, and physical therapist, if we are to ensure a...

1975: tenth lecture.(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... My overriding dream is that physical therapy shall achieve greatness as a profession. Physical therapy stands at what could be the beginning of a new era; an era in which science is our quest and humaneness our expression; an era in which...

1980: fifteenth lecture.(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Some beliefs are transitory and change from day to day in this ever-changing world. They are like the sand castles we build on the beach that wash away with the first big wave when the tide comes in. Some beliefs are strong like anchors and...

1985: twentieth lecture.(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... I expect at least one half of all our members to be prepared at the doctoral level by the year 2005. Consequently, I expect the development of 8 to 10 strong doctoral programs to be ready for applicants--day after tomorrow. I expect us to...

1991: twenty-fifth lecture.(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... There appears to be consensus within ore" nation for gaining resolution of this health coverage problem [uninsured and underinsured populations] affecting a large segment of the population, but enormous disagreement as to the level of care to...

1999: thirtieth lecture.(A Look Back)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... What do I believe is necessary to nurture the profession in the year 2000 and beyond? First, is building our body of knowledge through research--research that provides answers to questions about efficacy, cost-effectiveness, outcomes and...

Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for electrotherapy and thermotherapy interventions in the management of rheumatoid arthritis in adults.(Special Issue)
November 1, 2004... Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects a large proportion of the population. The Arthritis Foundation reported that more than 2.1 million Americans have the disease. (1) The prevalence of RA is increasing with the aging population...

A home program of sensory and neuromuscular electrical stimulation with upper-limb task practice in a patient 5 years after a stroke.(Case Report)
November 1, 2004... Each year, an estimated 700,000 Americans have a stroke. (1) Approximately 75% of them have weakness in their involved upper extremity (UE). (2) More than half of those with severe UE paresis following a stroke learn to compensate by using the...

Braving new worlds: to conquer, to endure.(Thirty-Fifth Mary McMillan Lecture)
November 1, 2004... Dr Moffat has had a tremendous impact on the physical therapy profession as a visionary, leader, a distinguished educator, and an accomplished clinician, administrator, and researcher. She has served as editor of Physical Therapy and, as an...

The clinician's best friend.(2004 APTA Presidential Address)(American Physical Therapy Association)
November 1, 2004... There's an old saying that a real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. I have always believed that the American Physical Therapy Association is the clinician's best friend. This past year, I have come across...

Clinical question.(Evidence in Practice)
November 1, 2004... Is radiologic examination necessary for a 9-year-old girl with a knee injury? The purpose of "Evidence in Practice" is to illustrate the literature search process to obtain evidence that can guide clinical decision making. This article is...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.
November 1, 2004... 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 An assessment of the appropriateness...

General Orthopaedics (Orthopaedic Pocket Procedures Series).(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... General Orthopaedics (Orthopaedic Pocket Procedures Series) Lewis CG. New York, NY 10121-2298, McGraw-Hill, Medical Publishing Division, 2003, paperback, 315 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-07-136985-6, $49.95 (book and PDA value pack: $79.95). ...

Stroke Sourcebook.(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Stroke Sourcebook Shannon JB, ed. Detroit, MI 48226, Omnigraphics, 2003, hardcover, 595 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7808-0630-1, $78. This collection of articles and other educational publications on stroke is an informative resource for people...

Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, ed 4.(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, ed 4 Schapiro RT. New York, NY 10016, Demos Medical Publishing Inc, 2003, paperback, 208 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-888799-78-1, $19.95. The stated purpose of this book is to empower patients and...

Diabetes Sourcebook, ed 3.(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Diabetes Sourcebook, ed 3 Matthews DD, ed. Detroit, MI 48226, Omnigraphics, 2003, hardcover, 609 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7808-0629-8, $78. The Diabetes Sourcebook is a compilation of resources on diabetes targeted to a general audience....

Physiology of Sport and Exercise, ed 3.(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Physiology of Sport and Exercise, ed 3 Wilmore JH, Costill DL. Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Human Kinetics, 2004, hardcover, 743 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7360-4489-2, $75. The purpose of this book is to introduce The student to the field of...

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: a Guide to Practice, ed 4.(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: A Guide to Practice, ed 4 Irwin S, Tecklin JS, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Mosby Inc, 2004, hardcover, 491 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-323-01840-8, $74.95. This text was primarily written for use in professional...

Physical Therapy of the Shoulder, ed 4.(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Physical Therapy of the Shoulder, ed 4 Donatelli RA, ed. St Louis, MO 63146, Churchill Livingstone Inc, 2004, hardcover (with CD-ROM*), 588 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-443-06614-0 $79.95. Four editions within a span of 15 years attest to the...

Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly: ed 3, Revised and Expanded.(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly: ed 3, Revised and Expanded Aronow WS, Fleg JL, eds. New York, NY 10016, Marcel Dekker Inc, 2004, hardcover, 869 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8247-4769-0, $235. This book is a timely and comprehensive update...

In tribute.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2004... The Journal marks the passing of Agnes P Snyder, past President of the American Physical Therapy Association (1958-1961), on June 28, 2004. She also served as the Speaker of the House of Delegates (1956-1958) and as a member of the Board of...

Membership qualifications prescribed by the board of directors.(Association Business)
November 1, 2004... 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 therapist education program approved by:...

Standing rules of the American Physical Therapy Association.(Association Business)
November 1, 2004... Adopted June 1987; Amended June of each year: 1988-1994, 1996; May 1997; June 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004. 1. CHAPTER ASSIGNMENT A member may request specific chapter assignment or reassignment when: A. Applying for membership. B....

Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.(Association Business)
November 1, 2004... 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 1999-2004. ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this...

Goals that represent the 2005 priorities of the association.(Association Business)
November 1, 2004... These goals are based on the American Physical Therapy Association Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020 (APTA Vision 2020) developed by the Association in 2000. The goals encompass the Association's major priorities as it moves toward...

PODS and NIFTI applications available online.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
November 1, 2004... Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) and New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) guidelines and application forms for 2005 are now available online on the Foundation's Web site at www.apta.org/Foundation/Grants...

Appointments to the Scientific Review Committee for 2005.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
November 1, 2004... The Foundation for Physical Therapy announces the appointment of 4 new members to its Scientific Review Committee (SRC) for 2005: G Kelley Fitzgerald, PE, PhD, OCS, University of Pittsburgh; Carolyn Patten, PT, PhD, Stanford University;...

Recipient publications.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
November 1, 2004... The following are some of the articles published this year by recipients of Foundation funding: Dina L Jones, PT, PhD, West Virginia University, a 1998 PODS II recipient, was one of the authors of the following article: Jones DL,...

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) underway.
November 1, 2004... You, a family member, a client, a coworker, or a friend may be eligible to contribute to the Foundation for Physical Therapy through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The Foundation is participating in the nationwide CFC, which is the only...

Shortwave diathermy.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Mettler The Auto*Therm 395 is designed for continuous and pulsed shortwave diathermy. To apply inductive-coil diathermy, physical therapists can use any 1 of the 3 drum applicators. These come in 3 sizes to customize the deep warming...

The ramp.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Power Systems Ramping is a basic cardiovascular fitness exercise designed for all ages and fitness levels. Using the hip, glutens, and hamstring in a constant interchange of acceleration and deceleration, the rear muscles must handle the...

Heel and elbow pads.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Posey Co Posey introduces a line of Knitted Heel and Elbow Protectors featuring damped, viscoelastic Sorbothane "gel" Pads. The gel pads are designed to reduce pressure and absorb impact. The protectors are available in 3 sizes, with the...

CD-ROM.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Altimate Medical The Version 6.0 CD-ROM features mini in-service videos on EasyStand and Oval inn standing products. It includes the 2004 Pediatric and Adult Standing Technology Catalog, order forms, owner's manuals, and the fourth edition...

Gel warmer.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Parker Laboratories Inc The multibottle Thermasonic Gel Warmer warms 3 dispenser-size couplant bottles simultaneously and allows couplants to be applied at body temperature. Designed by a biomedical engineer, Thermasonic is a durable metal...

Mobile storage unit.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Carstens Inc The Privacyline Mobile Caddy is a storage unit designed to help health care facilities comply with HIPAA-mandated patient record privacy regulations. The lockable caddy features flipper-style doors that help prevent exposing...

Swim lift.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Spectrum Aquatics The Traveler is an electrically operated lifting device. This lift features all stainless steel construction, a 24-V operating system, and 3 control points, a/lowing for operation of the lift from the pool deck, the...

Hot and cold packs.(Product News)
November 1, 2004... Therapy Zone TherapyZone stocks 23 models of Elasto-Gel's popular hot and cold packs. They are known worldwide for durability, flexibility and comfort. Elasto-Gel products are available at www.TherapyZone.com. Circle 107 on the Reader...