Physical Therapy articles from October 2003

Physical Therapy archives from October 2003

More from the rumorbusters.(Editor's Note)
October 1, 2003... Last month I used the Editor's Note to debunk myths about the Journal and its peer-review process. My Editorial Board has reminded me about a few more rumors that need "busting." "When your paper is rejected, it's all over." Every...

Establishing minimal clinically important differences for scores on the pediatric evaluation of disability inventory for inpatient rehabilitation.(Research Report)
October 1, 2003... Physical therapists are increasingly directing their interventions at achieving changes in patient or client function. (1) Changes in function during an episode of physical therapy intervention are often characterized by changes on a functional...

An electromyographic analysis of the deep cervical flexor muscles in performance of craniocervical flexion.(Research Report)
October 1, 2003... The cervical spine is surrounded by a complex arrangement of muscles that contribute to control of the head and neck. We believe the most important part of this system is the deep vertebral muscles--the longus colli and longus capitis muscles....

Lumbar posture--should it, and can it, be modified? A study of passive tissue stiffness and lumbar position during activities of daily living.(Research Report)
October 1, 2003... Extreme lumbar postures, also called "hypolordosis" and "hyperlordosis," are thought by some physical therapists to be indicative of altered muscle activity and stress patterns such that tolerance of particular activities of daily living (ADL)...

One-time physical therapist consultation in primary health care.(Research Report)
October 1, 2003... In the Netherlands, as in many other countries, primary care physicians (PCPs), also called "general practitioners" or "family doctors," occupy a pivotal position in the provision of care. (1-3) Their role is to focus on patient medical...

Dermatomyositis: evolution of a diagnosis.(Case Report)
October 1, 2003... One of the many changes in health care is the shifting boundary of the practice of physical therapy in outpatient orthopedic clinics. (1) Direct access and primary care physical therapy are currently topics of great interest. Although primary...

An alternative explanation.(Letters to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... To the Editor: I read with interest the recent article by Goodwin et al titled "Effectiveness of Supervised Physical Therapy in the Early Period Alter Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy" (June 2003). Although I agree with the authors that...

Breathing exercises for patients with COPD: to teach or not to teach.(Letters to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... To the Editor: The article by Jones et al titled "Comparison of the Oxygen Cost of Breathing Exercises and Spontaneous Breathing in Patients With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" in the May 2003 issue adds valuable evidence to...

Article titles in rehabilitation literature.(Bibliography)
October 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 Auditory cues can modify the gait of...

Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66 & GMFM-88) User's Manual.(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... Russell DJ, Rosenbaum PL, Avery LM, Lane M. London, United Kingdom, WC1V 6RL, Mac Keith Press, 2002, hardcover (with enclosed CD-ROM), 244 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-89868329-8, $80. A user's manual is an essential part of any test. It should...

Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: from Research to Practice, ed 2.(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... Cameron MH. St Louis, MO 63146, Saunders, 2003, paperback, 511 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9378-4, $49.95. Although 8 people contributed to this book, the nominal author is Michelle H Cameron, sole author of 10 of the book's 14 chapters and...

Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Review and Self-Assessment.(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... Silver JK, Frontera WR, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19107, Hanley & Belfus Inc, 2003, paperback, 367 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-56053-437-0, $39.95. This book serves as a self-assessment tool that presents information on 145 topics in physical medicine...

Chronic Pain: Biomedical and Spiritual Approaches.(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... Koenig HG. Binghamton NY 139041580, The Haworth Pastoral Press, 2003, paperback, 318 pp, ISBN: 0-7890-1638-9 (hardcover), 0-7890-1639-7 (paperback), $49.95 (hardcover), $24.95 (paperback). As stated in the introduction, the purpose of this...

Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist, ed 2.(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... Goodman CC, Fuller KS, Boissonnault WG, eds. St Louis, MO 63146, Saunders, 2003, hardcover, 1,261 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-7216-9233-8, $79.95. This text, now in its second edition, is one of the few texts on pathology that was written...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2003... The review of the CD-ROM Gait: An Interactive Tutorial, which appeared in the August 2003 issue (pages 755-756), incorrectly reported that a button was labeled "Energy Absorption." The button is labeled "Energy' Conservation," and it links...

APTA's Fax-on-Demand directory.
October 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 all APTA member, "2" if you are not a member, or "3" if you would like to join APTA. Then...

PODS and NIFTI applications available.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
October 1, 2003... Guidelines and application forms for the 2004 Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarships and for the New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) are now available on the Foundation's Web site at www.apta.org/...

CFC campaign #1049.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
October 1, 2003... Attention federal employees: Now is the time to participate in the Office of Personnel Management's Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). By including the Foundation, #1049, in your annual CFC giving, you are ensuring the future of physical therapy...

Foundation recipients recognized at PT2003.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
October 1, 2003... At this year's Annual Conference, 13 Foundation recipients were recognized at the Honors and Awards Ceremony on June 21. Stuart A Binder-Macleod, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Lynn Snyder-Mackler; PT, ScD, SCS, FAPTA, and Carolee Winstein, PT, PhD,...

Pittsburgh-Marquette challenge at Student Conclave and AASIG.
October 1, 2003... Mike Smoker, University of Pittsburgh, along with Marquette University 2004 student coordinators Shelly Wyrick and Ryan Bertapelle, will participate in a Concurrent Session at tire National Student Conclave, October 24-26, 2003, in Milwaukee,...

Exercise equipment accessory.(Product News)
October 1, 2003... The Tri Power Handle, an attachment for any cable exercise machine, was designed to improve users' performance during single-arm isolation movements associated with weight training and rehabilitation exercises. Circle 100 on Reader Service...

Gait analysis.(Product News)
October 1, 2003... The F-Scan Mobile System records bipedal plantar pressures and forces and collects data without cables. Ultra-thin high-resolution sensors minimize disruption to natural gait. F-Scan Mobile has a sampling rate up to 500 Hz and onboard data file...

Lumbar Support.(Product News)
October 1, 2003... Adaptable Lumbar" Support with removable pad is designed to help relieve pain and injury to the back while increasing padded support to the lower lumbar region. The Lumbar Support is made from Trioxon, a special material that wicks away...

Exercise equipment.(Product News)
October 1, 2003... Indoor/Outdoor Flat Fitness Rings can be set up in a variety of patterns to facilitate drills for dynamic balance, flexibility, agility, and coordination. Designed to be durable and flat to help prevent injury, the rings can be set up in...

Sensory stimulation equipment.(Product News)(Personal Snoezelen Sensory Satchel)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Personal Snoezelen Sensory Satchel contains an array of sensory items that can be used to provide visual, tactile, and olfactory stimulation. Smooth-rolling casters and strategically placed handles allow the bag to be pushed or pulled...

Wheelchair.(Product News)(Jewel SP sell-propelled wheelchairs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Jewel SP sell-propelled wheelchairs feature hydraulically assisted, foot-operated, tilt-in-space adjustment designed to increase symmetrical positioning and enhance circulation. The seating, tilt, and gravity help improve postural position and...

Cold therapy braces.(Product News)(CorPak Therapy Packs )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... CorPak Therapy Packs come in 5 sizes and 3 shapes: rectangular, cervical collar-shaped, and tri-sectional. CorPaks feature a soft, plush, "frost-free" surface and nontoxic, biodegradable gel. Each pack can be securely fastened to the inside of...