Physical Therapy articles from November 2005

Physical Therapy archives from November 2005

Without scientific integrity, there can be no evidence base.
November 1, 2005... In a recent article published in Nature, Martinson and colleagues (1) reported on a 2002 survey of scientific misconduct committed by mid-career and early-career scientists. The study drew national attention because it was the first to provide...

Beyond disclosure: seeking forgiveness.(medical ethics)
November 1, 2005... In a Boston hospital delivery unit, a series of small mistakes--compounded by everyday stressors, personality conflicts, and the harried schedules familiar to every health care professional--culminated in the loss of a newborn and the serious...

Scapular muscle tests in subjects with shoulder pain and functional loss: reliability and construct validity.
November 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Scapular muscle performance evaluated with a handheld dynamometer (HHD) has been investigated only in people without shoulder dysfunction for test-retest reliability of data obtained with a single scapular muscle test....

Interventions that increase or decrease the likelihood of a meaningful improvement in physical health in patients with sciatica.
November 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. The purpose of our study was to determine whether physical therapy interventions predicted meaningful short-term improvement in physical health for patients diagnosed with sciatica. Subjects. We examined data from 1,804...

Physical therapists' use of interventions with high evidence of effectiveness in the management of a hypothetical typical patient with acute low back pain.
November 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Evidence-based practice aims to improve patient care and service delivery, particularly in the management of individuals with low back pain (LBP), the largest client group seen by outpatient physical therapists. The...

Management of work-related low back pain: a population-based survey of physical therapists.
November 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Physical therapy often is used in the management of work-related low back pain (LBP). Little information, however, is known about the types of interventions used by physical therapists in the management of this...

A fitness program for children with disabilities.(exercise program)
November 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. This case report describes a fitness program for children with disabilities and provides preliminary information about the safety and feasibility of the program. Case Description. Nine children, 5 to 9 years of age with...

Patellofemoral pain and asymmetrical hip rotation.(Case Report)
November 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Patellofemoral joint problems are the most common overuse injury of the lower extremity, and altered femoral or hip rotation may play a role in patellofemoral pain. The purpose of this case report is to describe the...

Progressive resistance exercise in physical therapy: a summary of systematic reviews.
November 1, 2005... Progressive resistance exercise (PRE) is a method of increasing the ability of muscles to generate force. However, the effectiveness and safety of PRE for clients of physical therapists are not well known. The purpose of this article is to...

Never satisfied.(Thirty-Sixth Mary McMillan Lecture)
November 1, 2005... Dr Craik has made remarkable contributions to physical therapist professional education, clinical practice, national policy related to physical rehabilitation research, and scientific investigations. She serves on the editorial board of...

"For the sake of our patients, it is the right thing to do".
November 1, 2005... I love to hear patients tell me about their experiences with physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who have embraced our Vision 2020 and exemplify our core values. Many of these conversations are or could be about physical...

Initiatives in rehabilitation research.(federal funding)
November 1, 2005... Federal funding of rehabilitation research depends on how much that research is valued, both within the physical therapy profession and among the external groups and individuals who have a stake in the research outcomes. To help advance...

Developmental Motor Disorders: A Neuropsychological Perspective.(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... Developmental Motor Disorders: A Neuropsychological Perspective Dewey D, Tupper DE, eds. New York, NY 10012, The Guilford Press, 2004, hardcover, 501 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-59385-064-6, $70. This text is written for scientists and clinicians in...

Educating for Moral Action: A Sourcebook in Health and Rehabilitation Ethics.(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... Educating for Moral Action: A Sourcebook in Health and Rehabilitation Ethics Purtilo RB, Jensen GM, Royeen CB, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2005, hardcover, 318 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-1261-3, $69. Many books inform us about...

Membership qualifications prescribed by the board of directors.(Association Business)
November 1, 2005... The qualifications for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association shall be as stated in the Association Bylaws, and in addition: A. Physical Therapist Membership I. Graduation from a physical therapist education program...

Standing rules of the American Physical Therapy Association.(membership)
November 1, 2005... 1. CHAPTER ASSIGNMENT A member may request specific chapter assignment or reassignment when: A. Applying for membership. B. Renewing membership. C. Submitting change-of-address notification. 2. GOOD STANDING A....

Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.(Association Business)
November 1, 2005... ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this organization is the American Physical Therapy Association, hereinafter referred to as the Association. ARTICLE II. OBJECT The object of this Association is to represent and promote the profession...

Goals that represent the 2006 priorities of the association.(American Physical Therapy Association)
November 1, 2005... These goals are based upon APTA 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 realization of the ideals set forth in...

Scholarships, fellowships, and grants.(John D Childs and Steve George received grant from Department of Defense )
November 1, 2005... Childs and George Receive DOD Grant Major John D Childs, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, and Steve George, PT, PhD, (both Foundation grant recipients) were recently awarded an R01 comparable grant from Department of Defense (DOD) in...

Balance exercise.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... OPTP The Versadics Pro is a dual-plane disc designed for multiple training challenges. The flatter surface provides stability for less challenging exercises, and the beveled surface increases instability for a greater challenge. It can be...

Movement therapy.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... RECK Technik The MOTOmed is a movement therapy machine for people with paralysis and spasticity and was developed specifically for patients with multiple sclerosis, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. It is being...

Whirlpool table.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... Bailey Manufacturing Co The Model 7720 Series Whirlpool Table has a weight capacity of 350 lb. It features an adjustable-width tank, adjustable-height foot glides, an "English Oak" laminated top and combo seat, natural or dark walnut wood...

Positioning aid.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... Maddak Inc The Ableware Corner Seat Positioning Aid is designed to promote head and upper-extremity control to encourage the development of fine motor control in children with hypotonicity or spasticity. The seat stabilizes the shoulders,...

Wheelchair.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... Wheelchairs of Kansas The BCW Advantage Wheelchair has been redesigned, and it features a 850 lb-capacity in 5 widths to accommodate the larger patient. This chair was created for customers who need a heavy-duty wheelchair at a lower price...

Standing aid.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... Altimate Medical Inc with Shadow Support Tray option follows and supports the user in all positions from sitting to standing. The support tray can be flipped up and pivoted out of the way to make transferring easier, and the Evolv's...

Doumentation software.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... DocuRehab Software Inc The company introduces its new DocuRehab Program, which has a database of more than 1,100 animated exercises and techniques that are fully described by professionals. The program provides quick documentation for...

Exercise equipment.(Product News)
November 1, 2005... OPTP OPTP's Core Challenge Roller combines the essential properties of exercise balls and rollers into one dynamic inflatable fitness roll for the entire body. The roller can be used to help keep the thoracic area open and to help...