Physical Therapy articles from October 2005

Physical Therapy archives from October 2005

Shining through the everlasting twilight.(Note From the Editor in Chief)(Obituary)
October 1, 2005... The world of physical therapy became a much less interesting place on August 27, 2005, with the untimely death of Jules Rothstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Editor in Chief Emeritus of Physical Therapy. Under his leadership as Editor in Chief, Physical...

In memoriam.
October 1, 2005... Jules M Rothstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA Editor in Chief Emeritus Physical Therapy 1947-2005

Assessing mobility in older adults: the UAB study of aging life-space assessment.(University of Alabama at Birmingham)
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Study of Aging Life-Space Assessment (LSA) is a relatively new instrument to measure mobility. The purpose of this report is to describe the relationships between LSA and...

Effects of problem-oriented willed-movement therapy on motor abilities for people with poststroke cognitive deficits.(Research Report)
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Cognitive deficits after stroke are common and interfere with recovery. One purpose of this study was to determine whether the motor abilities of subjects who have poststroke cognitive deficits and who have received...

Clinical measurement of sit-to-stand performance in people with balance disorders: validity of data for the five-times-sit-to-stand test.(Research Report)
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. People with balance disorders are characterized as having difficulty with transitional movements, such as the sit-to-stand movement. A valid and feasible tool is needed to help clinicians quantify the ability of people...

Longitudinal continuity of care is associated with high patient satisfaction with physical therapy.(research)
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Recent literature has suggested that longitudinal continuity (ie, the patient is seen by the same practitioner for the entire course of treatment) may be linked to high degrees of patient satisfaction with medical care....

Can mental practice increase ankle dorsiflexor torque?(Research Report)
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Mental practice has been shown to be effective in increasing the force production of the abductor digiti minimi muscle in the hand. The aim of this study was to determine whether mental practice could produce strength...

Individually tailored treatment targeting motor behavior, cognition, and disability: 2 experimental single-case studies of patients with recurrent and persistent musculoskeletal pain in primary health care.(research )
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. This article introduces an individually tailored intervention targeting motor behavior, cognition, and disability in patients managed by physical therapists in primary health care. Effects on self-rated disability, pain...

Effects of age and sex on the results of an ankle plantar-flexor manual muscle test.(Research Report)
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. The ability to perform 20 or more one-leg heel-rises is considered a "normal" grade for muscle strength (force-generating capacity of muscle) of the ankle plantar flexors, regardless of age and sex. Because muscle...

A comparison of pressure pain detection thresholds in people with chronic low back pain and volunteers without pain.(physical examination)
October 1, 2005... Background and Purpose. Palpation is often utilized in the physical examination of patients with low back pain. The purpose of this study was to compare the pressure pain detection threshold (PPDT) of people with chronic low back pain (CLBP)...

The EdUReP model for nonsurgical management of tendinopathy.(Perspective)
October 1, 2005... Tendinopathy is a common and substantial source of morbidity worldwide. Various anatomical and functional predispositions combine with abrupt changes in mechanical loading to cause characteristic histological maladaptations in tendons. The...

Initiatives in rehabilitation research.(federal funding)
October 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...

Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children.(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children Effgen SK, ed. Philadelphia, PA 19103, FA Davis Co, 2005, hardcover, 568 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-8036-0250-2, $59.95. This text contains information from a perspective other than disease or medical...

Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy.(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy Silva AM. Norwood, MA 02062, Expect Fitness, 2004, paperback, 116 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-9755826-2-3, $14.95. This is a simple, well-written, and easy-to-read book that addresses the important...

"Spin Doctors" compete for the foundation.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Jennifer Braswell, PT, PhD, a Foundation PODS recipient; Courmey Hall, PT, PhD; and Susan Herdman, PT, PhD, FAPTA--all members of the Neurology Section--will compete in the Great Floridian Team Iromnan Triathlon later this month to benefit the...

Spotlight on the scientific review committee.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
October 1, 2005... Pamela K Levangie, PT, DSc, a 1993 recipient of a Doctoral Research Grant from the Foundation, has been a member of the Scientific Review Committee since 2004. Levangie's extensive resume includes 23 years on Boston University's physical...

2005 Pittsburgh-Marquette challenge a huge success!(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
October 1, 2005... The Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge is a grassroots fundraising effort coordinated and carried out each year by physical therapy students. Each year, Challenge donations fund a $40,000 research grant for a project evaluating the effectiveness of...

2006 Pittsburgh-Marquette challenge kick-off this month.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
October 1, 2005... The Foundation will kick off the 2006 Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge at the National Student Conclave on October 21-23 in Denver, Colorado. All students are encouraged to come hear John Childs, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, (the 2004 recipient of a...

Clinical research agenda.(American Physical Therapy Association)
October 1, 2005... Adopted and promulgated by APTA's Board of Directors (BOD), the Clinical Research Agenda was the result of a series of conferences and editorial review processes in which large numbers of physical therapists participated. The Agenda was...

Electronic Health Records: Source Medical Solutions.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... Pediatric content is now part of the TherapySource electronic health records system for rehabilitation clinics. The company worked closely with industry experts and key clients to develop the pediatric component and expand its clinical content...

Orthosis: Seattle Systems Inc.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... Rainier Boot, the latest addition to the company's line of Sure Step custom ankle-foot orthoses, is used in the management of moderate to severe posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction, degenerative arthritis, severe pronation, and other ankle...

Topical Pain Relief: ALCiS Health Inc.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... Daily Relief's patented liposomal delivery system is designed to relieve both chronic and occasional muscle and joint-related pain, including that associated with arthritis, backache, strains, sprains, and bruises. Circle No 102 on the...

Self-Massage Tool: Kelly Kinetics Inc.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... The SoloMax Self-Massage Tool provides users with 3 different options to easily massage those hard-to-reach spots. The product has 3 quick snap-in attachments: the rolling wheel, the traditional deep tissue acupressure knob, and the 3-finger...

Cane: Sirius Comfort Body.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... The Stiguard multifunction walking stick has special features, such as a switch on the handle that activates a light or a pulsating alarm for may type of emergency. This lightweight aluminum orthopedic cane can support up to 800 lb. Circle...

Exercise Equipment: Hoggan Health Industries Inc.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... The Hoggan Sprint Airbounder is designed for use in group exercise, circuit training, education, and therapy. The machine can provide the physiological and psychological benefits of jumping and rebounding in an exercise station suitable for...

Suspension Boot: DM Systems Inc.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... Heelift Smooth Suspension Boots are used in treating mad preventing heel pressure ulcers. The boots are designed to eliminate pres sure from the heel by lifting the heel with an elevation pad and suspending the heel in protective space. The...

Water Workout: Aquatic Trends Inc.(Product News)
October 1, 2005... The AquaTrend Water Workout Station offers the benefits of fat burning, aerobic conditioning, strength/ resistance training, cross-training, and injury recovery. The station is designed for people with arthritis and diabetes, pregnant women,...

Journal calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... APTA Business Awards Sep Bylaws Nov Call for Nominations Sep Clinical Research Agenda Oct Elected/Appointed Groups Sep ...