Physical Therapy articles from November 2007

Physical Therapy archives from November 2007

Age-related changes in strength, joint laxity, and walking patterns: are they related to knee osteoarthritis?(Research Report)(Clinical report)
November 1, 2007... Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a worldwide problem (1-4) that produces substantial disability in middle-aged and older adults and leads to a tremendous economic burden on society. (5) The prevalence of OA among older individuals has...

Gross motor development of children with Hurler syndrome after umbilical cord blood transplantation.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
November 1, 2007... Hurler syndrome is the most severe form of mucopolysaccharidosis type I, which results from an inborn error of metabolism and has an incidence of approximately 1.19 per 100,000 live births. (1,2) Children diagnosed with Hurler syndrome have a...

Use of virtual reality to improve upper-extremity control in children with cerebral palsy: a single-subject design.(Research Report)
November 1, 2007... The term "cerebral palsy" (CP) describes a group of movements and posture that are attributed to nonprogressive impairments in the developing fetal or infant brain. (1) Approximately half of children with CP may sustain dysfunctions in...

Scaling of dynamics in the earliest stages of walking.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
November 1, 2007... Discussion and Conclusion The results of this and a previous study of the pendular dynamics of gait suggest that learning to walk is a 2-stage process. The first stage involves the child's discovery of how to conserve energy by inputting a...

Reference group data for the functional gait assessment.(Research Report)
November 1, 2007... The Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) is a standardized test for assessing postural stability during various walking tasks. (1) The test is a modified version of the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), which was developed to assess gait and risk of...

Repeated-slip training: an emerging paradigm for prevention of slip-related falls among older adults.(Perspective)(Report)
November 1, 2007... The increased susceptibility to falling with increasing age, (1) associated with the reduced capacity in sensorimotor function, (2) poses a significant health threat to the older adult population. Injuries as the result of falls affect a broad...

Promotion of physical fitness and prevention of secondary conditions for children with cerebral palsy: section on pediatrics research summit proceedings.(Perspective)(Clinical report)
November 1, 2007... In 2003, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Section on Pediatrics and its Research Committee determined that there was a critical need to identify and promote effective physical fitness interventions for children with cerebral...

Cervical dystonia: disease profile and clinical management.(Update)(Disease/Disorder overview)
November 1, 2007... Cervical dystonia (CD) is the most frequently occurring focal dystonia, with an incidence of 8.9 per 100,000 people. (1) This condition often results in cervical pain and disability as well as impairments affecting postural control. The purpose...

Evaluating research studies that address prognosis for patients receiving physical therapy care: a clinical update.(Update)(Clinical report)
November 1, 2007... A prognosis is a broad statement that predicts a patient's likely status, or degree of change, at some time in the future. (1-4) At the level of the individual, a prognosis provides the practitioner and patient with critical information,...

State-of-the-science on postacute rehabilitation: setting a research agenda and developing an evidence base for practice and public policy--an introduction.(Special Report)
November 1, 2007... The growing population of older adults who sustain strokes, hip fractures, joint replacements, and other conditions, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) inpatient prospective payment system (PPS), and technical advances in medical...

Mary McMillan lecture award.(Biography)
November 1, 2007... Mary "Mollie" McMillan (1880-1959) is remembered as one of the pioneers of our profession and as the founding president of the American Physical Therapy Association. Born in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, she grew up and was educated in England,...

Are You Waving or Drowning?(Thirty-Eight Mary McMillan Lecture)(K. F. Shepard lectures on physical therapy as a profession )(Speech)
November 1, 2007... Thank you, Mr President, Mary McMillan Awardees, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, guests, and the staff from states and national office who support us so consistently and graciously. Like the Mary McMillan Lecturers before...

Physical therapy: stories that must be told.(2007 APTA Presidential Address)(Viewpoint essay)
November 1, 2007... I love a good story. Everyone does. Not all of us like the same stories, and we all have different levels of patience for certain storytellers; however, we can agree that we all like some kind of story. We enjoy reading or hearing a story and...

On "a survey of therapeutic ultrasound ..." Wong et al. Phys Ther. 2007;87:986-994.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... Wong and colleagues (1) make the case that clinical expertise is useful for guiding decision making in the absence of higher levels of evidence. Although this is certainly true, it doesn't readily apply in the case of therapeutic ultrasound as...

On "modified constraint-induced therapy ..." Page and Levine. Phys Ther. 2007;87:872-878.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I would like to compliment Page and Levine (1) on a well-written article providing modifications of a technique that has proven to be instrumental in the rehabilitation of individuals with hemiparesis following a cerebral vascular accident....

"A different kind of global warming." Craik RL. Phys Ther. 2007;87:974-975.(Correction)(Correction notice)
November 1, 2007... It was WCPT's retiring President, Sandra Mercer Moore, DBA, MPhty, who "described Jules [Rothstein] so well that I was sure he was in the auditorium with us; it was clear that she had spent time with him and valued him as a friend and...

Pilates for Fragile Backs.(Book review)
November 1, 2007... Pilates for Fragile Backs Stanton AF, Hiatt-Coblentz R. Oakland, CA, 94609, New Harbinger Publications, Inc, 2006, paperback, 155 pp, illus, ISBN: 978-1-57224-466-5, $18.95. Pilates for Fragile Backs is a self-help book written by a social...

Mom's OK, She Just Forgets: The Alzheimer's Journey From Denial to Acceptance.(Book review)
November 1, 2007... Mom's OK, She Just Forgets: The Alzheimer's Journey From Denial to Acceptance McLay E, Young EP. Amherst, NY 14228, Prometheus Books, 2007, paperback, 182 pp, ISBN: 1-59102-469-2, $16. This book is written by 2 authors who have had...

Recipients in the news.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Mark Dyer Diehl, PT, MPT, PhD, recipient of a Mary McMillan doctoral scholarship in 2003 and a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) II scholarship in 2006, recently completed his doctorate at the School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth...

The foundation's policy on research integrity.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
November 1, 2007... Since the 2005 discovery that Woo Suk Hwang and members of his laboratory at the Seoul National University in South Korea fabricated embryonic stem cell research findings that were published in Science magazine in 2004 and 2005, the issue of...

CSM events benefit the foundation.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Public notice)
November 1, 2007... You are invited to attend 2 events hosted by APTA sections during Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee, that will benefit the Foundation. The Sports Section will host the "Rockin' and Swingin' in Music City" Gala...

Give the gift of good health: age-defying fitness.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Public notice)
November 1, 2007... Give the gift of good health to your friends and loved ones this holiday season. On sale now through the Foundation is: Age-Defying Fitness: Making the Most of Your Body for the Rest of Your Life, written by two leaders in the physical therapy...

Use your IRA to advance physical therapy.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Public notice)
November 1, 2007... Before the end of 2007, you can use your individual retirement account (IRA) to advance the physical therapy profession. The Pension Protection Act of 2006, which continues until the end of this year, presents a new giving opportunity for...

Scholarship and fellowship application deadline in January.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Public notice)
November 1, 2007... Mark your calendars! Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 5:00 PM (ET), is the deadline for submitting an application for the Foundation's Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I and II scholarships and New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative...

Fall prevention alarm.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... AliMed [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AliMed announces its first early warning fall-management alarm for use in health care facilities. The system, designed for bed and chair use, triggers an alarm before the patient can rise up, allowing...

Exercise shoes.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... AQx Sports [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AQx Sports offers Aquatic Training Shoes designed to provide support, resistance, and traction. The shoes feature a sticky rubber outsole to prevent slipping on any pool surface and have strategically...

Acute care mattresses.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... Hill-Rom/Tempur-Pedic [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hill-Rom and the Medical Division of Tempur-Pedic North America Inc plan to jointly offer a new line of bed surfaces for acute care institutions in North America. These premium, nonpowered...

Gait trainer.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... Wenzelite Re/hab Supplies Division [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wenzelite's Star posterior gait trainer is available in 3 sizes. Speed and direction can be controlled with variable resistance tabs, swivel wheel-locking brackets, and...

Wheelchair scale.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... Tanita Corp of America Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tanita's PW-630U portable wheelchair scale features an ultra-low platform for easy entry and wheels to bring the scale to patients who are in wheelchairs. All readings are on a large,...

Mobile Option for stander.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... Altimate Medical [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Altimate announces the self-propelled Mobile Option for the EasyStand Evolv youth and adult standers. The Mobile Option features a high-efficiency chain drive, a drive wheel that is closer to the...

Therapy Pool for kids.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... SwimEx [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 1000P Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Pool is the largest therapeutic pool in the SwimEx line. With a water surface area of 10 ft x 18 ft, the 1000P can accommodate up to 8 patients for group therapy. Like...

Ankle Anchor.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... Therapeutic Dimensions Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Stirrup Ankle Anchor is a resistance tubing exercise kit for lower-extremity training. The kit features an adjustable stirrup designed to keep the device in place on the patient's...

Knee poster.(Product News)
November 1, 2007... Med/Art [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Knee Deep" is the newest in Med/Art's "The Fine Art of Healing" series of interpretive anatomical fine art posters. This colorful poster by artist d. Krin Korkes is a composition of radiologic images of...

Yesterday's practice, today's issues, tomorrow's articles.(inside pt)
November 1, 2007... This issue of PT Magazine contains a diverse collection of articles and columns. Our cover story looks at the continuing results from III STEP (an acronym for Summer Institute on Translating Evidence into Practice), dealing with the...

Stock market performance of selected health care companies.(facts figures & trends)(Table)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Stock Market Performance of Selected Health Care Companies HLS THC ASGR Recent Price 16.58 3.48 10.85 Market Value $1,306.2 $1,649.0 $99.9...

Monster Employment Index.(facts figures & trends)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
November 1, 2007... The Monster Employment Index rose three points in August, reflecting a slight rebound in online job availability across a majority of industries, occupations, and geographical regions following the traditionally slower summer months of June and...

PT employment trends 2004-2014.(facts figures & trends)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... PT Employment Trends 2004-2014 2004 14,476 2014 25,156 Change 73.8% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor. Available at www.bls.gov

Economy at a glance.(facts figures & trends)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
November 1, 2007... Economy at a Glance 2nd June Qtr July Aug Unemployment Rate (1) 4.5 4.6 4.6 Change in Payroll 69 ...

Phase III Stark rule includes few major changes.(Legislation and Regulation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Physical therapists hoping that policy makers will strengthen referral-for-profit prohibitions will find little help in new self-referral regulations released September 5. The "Phase III" final regulations implementing the Stark laws primarily...

Changes needed to avoid "unsustainable" payment cuts, says APTA.(Legislation and Regulation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... APTA recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that could have profound implications, including a 9.9% reduction in Medicare payments for 2008,...

Person-centered approach recommended for patients with Dementia at end of life.(Health Care Headlines)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The Alzheimer's Association recently released its third set of Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Assisted Living Residences and Nursing Homes. The recommendations focus on improving the end-of-life experience for people with...

Number of uninsured Americans increases.(Health Care Headlines)(Report)
November 1, 2007... The percentage of people without health insurance increased from 15.3% in 2005 to 15.8% in 2006. The number of uninsured increased from 44.8 million to 47.0 million, according to a report released by the US Census Bureau in August. ...

AMS signs contract with APTA to automate PT Clinical Performance Instrument.(Association Update)(American Physical Therapy Association )(Academic Management Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Academic Management Systems Inc (AMS) has signed a contract with APTA to automate the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT CPI): Version 2006 as a national technology solution. The Web-based PT CPI instrument will be developed...

Study snapshot.(news)(Report)
November 1, 2007... About 63 million US adults visit a doctor annually for a routine medical or gynecological check-up at a total cost of $7.8 billion. However, more than 80% of preventive care provided by physicians does not take place during these annual...

Texas Tech to offer DPT starting June 2008.(news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's (TFUHSC) School of Allied Health Sciences recently was granted authority by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to award a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree. The DPT program, which...

Neumann and Simoneau climb Kilimanjaro.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Donald Neumann, PT, PhD, and Guy Simoneau, PT, PhD, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, summiting the 19,340-foot mountain in Tanzania, Africa, on August 4. The climb up the mountain took 9 days; the climb down took 2 days....

Binder-Macleod and Tepper review Israel PT Programs.(news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stuart Binder-Macleod, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is expected to meet with Israel's Council of Higher Education and its planning and budgeting committee this month. In January, Binder-Macleod and Steven Tepper, PT, PhD,...

Orlin to study running in children with Cerebral Palsy.(news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions' (CNHP) faculty member, Margo Orlin PT, PhD, has been designated the 2007 Ethel and Jack Hausman Clinical Scholars awardee by the United Cerebral Palsy Research and Educational...

USF PTs participate in Health Expo at O&P Games.(news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Physical therapy and medical students from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, under the direction of visiting assistant professor M Jason Highsmith, PT, DPT, CP, organized a booth for the Health Expo held as part of the 2nd...

Students and faculty at the College of Mount Saint Joseph (MSJ) in Cincinnati and their family members recently participated in the March of Dimes Walk America.(news)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT THE COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT Joseph (MSJ) in Cincinnati and their family members recently participated in the March of Dimes Walk America. The students raised money for the organization...

Royce Noland, Sr, PT, BA, CAE, FAPTA, CEO of APTA 1969-1986, died September 10.(In Memoriam)(Brief article)(Biography)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Royce Noland, Sr, PT, BA, CAE, FAPTA, CEO of APTA 1969-1986, died September 10. Noland led AFTA's growth from an organization with a budget of $660,000 budget to one of more than $7.5 million. He initiated and...

Jennette Winfree, PT, MFA, of Galveston, Texas, died August 20. Winfree was a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).(In Memoriam)(Obituary)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jennette Winfree, PT, MFA, of Galveston, Texas, died August 20. Winfree was a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She opened a private practice on Galveston Island in 1964. In 1966, she...

Aegis Therapies.(Aegis Therapies acquire Gulf Coast Therapy Associates Inc. )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Aegis Therapies, a contract rehabilitation therapy provider, recently acquired Gulf Coast Therapy Associates Inc of Port Charlotte, Florida.

AQx Sports.(AQx Sports launches new Web site )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... AQx Sports recently hunched a new Web site that includes training tips, a new store locator, and an online store with new products at www.aqxsports.com.

Mulrenan Physical Therapy.(Industry News)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Mulrenan Physical Therapy, with locations in Woburn and Stratham, Massachusetts, and Epping, New Hampshire, recently was awarded a contract with Wilmington High School to provide comprehensive athletic training services for its sports program.

Physiotherapy Associates.(Industry News)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Physiotherapy Associates recently appointed Curt Selquist to its board of directors.

PTPN.(Physical Therapy Provider Network)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The Los Angeles Superior Court recently ruled in favor of PTPN in a class action antitrust lawsuit. PTPN was sued on antitrust claims, alleging group boycott and vertical/horizontal restraints of trade. The plaintiffs (two physical therapists)...

SwimEx.(Hasbro Children's Hospital installs SwimEx 1000P Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Pool )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Hasbro Children's Hospital recently installed a SwimEx 1000P Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Pool at its new outpatient rehabilitation services facility in Providence, Rhode Island.

Rehabilitation and the brain: stepping into the future: groundbreaking conferences have broadened physical therapy's frontiers, with profound implications for patients.(Cover story)
November 1, 2007... Regina Harbourne, FF, MS, ,PCS, talks about the importance of "variability in learning movement for children with cerebral palsy. Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, sees great value in emphasizing "intensity in practice" and planning treatment...

Alumni Associations: connecting past, present, and future PTs: some physical therapists may believe that alumni associations exist only for their fundraising capabilities. PT Magazine discovered, however, that raising money is just one facet of a much larger mission.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Physical therapist alumni associations, as well as alumni associations in general, have existed practically since there have been alums. The first associations date back to the early 1800s. While some alumni...

Falls in community dwelling older adults: examination and evaluation: this is the second of three articles on preventing falls and fall-related injuries. It addressess both evaluations and tests and interventions.(CEU)
November 1, 2007... Preventing falls and maintaining older adults as valuable members of their communities rapidly is becoming a national priority. This major public health care concern not only encompasses falls and their physical and psychological sequale, but...

The power of confidence: it's something to wear and share.(board perspective)
November 1, 2007... I have the enviable opportunity in my role as APTA president to meet with many of our colleagues as I travel to meetings around the country. These physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are actively engaged in...

The presidential hopefuls on health care reform: all agree on the need for change, and APTA members can influence the debate.(government affairs)
November 1, 2007... One year out, the campaign to determine who'll be the next president of the United States already is in full swing. The shuffling of primaries to early next year has front-loaded the process, and it appears likely that by the end of the first...

Reimbursement matters: case one: ultrasound for everybody?(ethics in action)
November 1, 2007... A variety of circumstances regarding payment for services can challenge the ethical decision-making skills of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) regardless of practice setting. This month's scenario is the first...

In times of crisis, a City of Hope: meeting the needs of patients with cancer.(pta viewpoint)
November 1, 2007... It wasn't until my oldest son required physical therapy for sports injuries during high school that I considered physical therapy as a career. I was at the physical therapy clinic with my son so often that the physical therapist (PT) offered me...

Foundation Web site to accept online donations.(foundation news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Donors soon will be able to make contributions to the Foundation directly online from the Foundation Web site. A new page for secure online donations is expected to be live this month and will eliminate downloading and printing a form, writing...

A gift of good health: Age-Defying Fitness.(foundation news)(Public notice)
November 1, 2007... Give the gift of good health to your friends and family this holiday season. On sale I now through the Foundation is Age-Defying Fitness, Making the Most of Your Body for the I Rest of Your Life, by Marilyn Moffat, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS, FAPTA,...

Your IRA is the key.(foundation news)(individual retirement account)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... If you or someone you know is age 70 1/2 or older and looking for a way to make a charitable gift that will give the greatest tax benefit, consider your IRA but do it soon. A special provision of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, in...

CSM events to benefit the Foundation.(foundation news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Two events hosted by APTA Sections during Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2008 in Nashville will benefit the Foundation. The Sports Physical Therapy Section will host the "Rockin' & Swingin' in Music City" Gala and Silent Auction on...

Donors honor McMillan Lecturer.(foundation news)(2007 Mary McMillan Lecturer; Kathleen Shepard)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The Foundation has received gifts of more than $6,000 in honor of Kathleen Shepard, PT, PhD, FAPTA, who was named the 2007 Mary McMillan Lecturer, the Association's highest honor. Shepard is professor emeritus in the College of Health...

Member benefit: support your profession while you shop.(APTA Resources)
November 1, 2007... As you do your holiday shopping, remember to use your APTA MasterCard with WorldPoints. This low-interest rate card is convenient, economical, and distinguishes you as a physical therapy professional. WorldPoints allows you to earn a point for...

APTA meetings & events.(APTA Resources)(American Physical Therapy Association)(Brief article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... NOVEMBER 3 Massachusetts Annual Conference Norwood aptaofma@aptaofma.org 3-4 Examination and Selected Interventions: Cervical Spine Disorders Washington, DC *, ACP ** 3-4 Functional Biomechanics of the...

Nashville CSM 2008: American Physical Therapy Association's combined sections meeting: February 6-9.(COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... Featured Sessions [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Linda Crane Lecture The Challenge for the Future: How to Improve Quality, Incorporate Prevention, Maintain Productivity, and Have Fun! Thursday, February 7, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm ...

NIDRR seeks peer reviewers: September 21.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research)
November 1, 2007... The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) is seeking peer reviewers to evaluate its Field Initiated Project (FIP) applications. NIDRR receives more than 200 FIP applications per year. Generally, peer reviewers...

Proposed Medicaid cuts summarized: September 14.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... A proposed Medicaid rule reducing federal funding for administrative and transportation costs for children in the school setting has been summarized online for APTA members. The proposed rule, released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...

Disaster planning: DHS plan falls short in addressing needs for people with disabilities: September 14.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(Department of Homeland Security)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Updates to the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Response Plan, now under review, fail to advocate for resources to support the needs of vulnerable populations, says an expert in public health emergency. According to a...

Summary of home health rule online: September 7.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... APTA members now have access to an online summary of a final rule affecting the Home Health Prospective Payment System /HH PPS). Under the rule, released August 22 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, home health agencies (HHAs)...

Scientists develop nanowire coating for bone implants, stents: August 31.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... University of Arkansas researchers have created a nanowire coating on the surface of biocompatible titanium that can be used to create more effective surfaces for hip replacement, dental reconstruction, and vascular stenting, says a university...

Research roundup--obesity and weight loss: August 31.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... * Weight loss of 100 pounds or more can be achieved by following an intensive behavioral program, say researchers at the University of Kentucky after a 9-year study of participants in its Health Management Resources Weight Management Program....

Footnote: what's new in the literature: August 31.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(Functional Capacity Evaluation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... A short-form Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) appears to reduce assessment time without affecting recovery outcomes when compared with standard FCE administration. This may be an efficient option for therapists performing fitness-for-work...

Site watch: August 31.(PT Bulletin DIGEST)(www.health08.org)(Website overview)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Health08.org, www.health08.org, sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, provides resources and information about health policy issues in the 2008 election. The site--operated by the Kaiser staff--provides analysis of policy issues, regular...

Stability training ball.(marketplace)(OPTP)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... OPTP introduces the BOSU Ballast Ball designed for exercise progressions and dynamic drills that cannot be performed on a regular exercise ball. The weighted material inside keeps the ballast ball in place. The ball may be inflated to either...

Shoes for travel comfort.(marketplace)(Aravon; 'Traversa' footwear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Aravon's new "Traversa" Footwear line features the Gwen, a tri-leather bolo oxford with a stretch bungee closure. It is available in black and brown napa leather. Traversa shoes are designed to meet the comfort, performance, and style demands...

Ankle Anchor.(marketplace)(Therapeutic Dimensions Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Therapeutic Dimensions Inc announces the Stirrup Ankle Anchor, a resistance tubing exercise kit for lower extremity training. The kit features an adjustable stirrup designed to keep the device in place on the...