Physical Therapy articles from October 2007

Physical Therapy archives from October 2007

Diagnosis dialog: progress report.(Guest Editorial)(Editorial)
October 1, 2007... In June, Diagnosis Dialog III took place at Regis University, Denver, Colo. The primary purpose was to propose and explore examples of descriptors that could be used as diagnostic terms for conditions related to human movement. At the previous...

Sensory-specific balance training in older adults: effect on proprioceptive reintegration and cognitive demands.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Postural control depends on the ability to extract peripheral sensory inputs, integrate this information within the central nervous system (CNS), and coordinate and execute an appropriate motor response. Proprioception is an essential component...

Practitioner and organizational barriers to evidence-based practice of physical therapists for people with stroke.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been defined as "integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research" (1(p71)) and as a culture in which clinicians naturally and consistently...

Mobilization techniques in subjects with frozen shoulder syndrome: randomized multiple-treatment trial.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS) is a condition of uncertain etiology characterized by a progressive loss of both active and passive shoulder motion. (1-3) Clinical syndromes include pain, a limited range of motion (ROM), and muscle weakness from...

Pelvic-floor strength in women with incontinence as assessed by the Brink scale.(Research Report)
October 1, 2007... The pelvic-floor muscles (PFMs) are considered important in maintaining pelvic organ support and bowel and bladder continence. Several studies with small numbers of subjects have shown that women with urinary incontinence have decreased PFM...

Physical function in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. (1) Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has become an increasingly standard intervention for both early and advanced stages of...

Relationships among impairments in lower-extremity strength and power, functional limitations, and disability in older adults.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Throughout the aging process, people demonstrate an overall decline in muscle mass, with specific atrophy of type II muscle fibers. (1-4) This generalized loss of skeletal muscle has been termed "sarcopenia" and is considered a major factor...

Indicators of lumbar zygapophyseal joint pain: survey of an expert panel with the Delphi technique.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem that causes substantial economic, social, and psychological stresses for both the community and the individual. (1,2) Effective treatment is one method of reducing the cost of LBP by accelerating recovery...

Measurement decisions for clinical assessment of limb volume changes in patients with bilateral and unilateral limb edema.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Treatment outcomes of therapy for limb edema and lymphedema with respect to changes in edema volume often are assessed in the clinic based on limb circumferences, which are used to estimate limb volume changes from suitable geometric models and...

Reliability and validity of the Tinetti Mobility Test for individuals with Parkinson disease.(Research Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... As individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) progress through Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 5, (1) they experience increasing postural instability and gait deviations that result in falls at a greater rate than in their age-matched peers. (2,3)...

Interface pressures produced by two different types of lymphedema therapy devices.(Technical Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Automated sequential compression devices of different types have been reported to be beneficial in treating people with lymphedema in a limb. (1-7) The effectiveness of these devices has been compared with the effectiveness of complete...

Game-based exercises for dynamic short-sitting balance rehabilitation of people with chronic spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.(Case Report)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Balance of the human body requires timely control of the position and motion of the center of body mass relative to the base of support. Maintaining balance in a short-sitting position at rest; during voluntary head, arm, and body movements;...

Aging and down syndrome: implications for physical therapy.(Update)(Report)
October 1, 2007... Approximately 200,000 to 500,000 individuals over the age of 60 have lifelong developmental delays (DD), representing approximately 12% of people of all ages with DD. (1,2) This number is predicted to double by 2030. (3) The majority of these...

On "development of a clinical prediction rule ..." Currier et al. Phys Ther. 2007;87:1106-1119.(Report)
October 1, 2007... We read with interest the paper by Currier et al. (1) Although we do not dispute the authors' conclusion that their clinical prediction rule (CPR) can help identify candidates for hip mobilization in the population with knee pain, our...

Recipients in the news.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
October 1, 2007... Wendy Hurd, PT, PhD, recipient of a Mary McMillan doctoral scholarship in 2002, a Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarship in 2004, and a PODS II scholarship in 2006, recently completed her doctorate at the University of Delaware. She...

20th Marquette Challenge kicks off at National Student Conclave (NSC).(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The 20th Annual Marquette Challenge, cosponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, kicks off at NSC, October 26-28, in Valley Forge, Pa. This past year, students from 57 schools of all sizes participated in the Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge...

NSC session covers use of robotics in rehabilitation.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The Foundation will host a session rifled "PT Interventions with Robotics" at NSC. The session will be held on Saturday, October 27, from 5:15 PM--6:30 PM, and again from 6:45 PM--8 PM. During the session, Carolynn Patten, PT, PhD, and Loren...

Make a gift for the future of physical therapy.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
October 1, 2007... You give your best to the physical therapy profession with every patient you treat, every client you see, and every student you teach. You shape the future of the profession through your membership in APTA. How can you support the advancement...

Foundation's 2nd Annual Online Auction.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)
October 1, 2007... The Foundation's 2nd Annual Online Auction opens on October 16. To register and bid, visit www. Foundation4PT.cmarket.com. Once registered, you can bid on sought-after auction items such as vacation home rentals, collectibles, artwork, and...

Fitness ball: OPTP.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BOSU Dynamic Stabilizing Load (DSL) Trainer is a new type of fitness ball designed to provide more stability. The 6-sided ball contains 5 lb of weighted beads for improved function, resistance, and technique. The...

EasyStand tray: Altimate Medical.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Altimate has made improvements to the Shadow Tray option for the EasyStand Evolv standing frame. The tray now follows and supports the user during transition from sitting to standing and includes more precise...

Wireless Handle: Efi Sports Medicine/Total Gym.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A recent addition to the Total Gym PowerTower is the Wireless Handle with remote control. The new technology delivers incline resistance changes at the touch of a hand-held remote during exercise in progress,...

Balance Boards: M-F Athletic/Perform Better.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Indo Balance Boards are training devices to help develop balance, coordination, and strength. The original model includes a 6.5-in diameter roller and a multicolored 30-in x 18-in nonslip deck. The Indo Mini Kit...

Exercise equipment: Technogym USA.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Kinesis Wall is a resistance system that focuses on movement through balance, flexibility, and strength. The wall has 4 panels with cables, grips, and weight stacks that allow users to move through all planes of...

Leg Stabilizer: NuStep Inc.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NuStep has developed the Leg Stabilizer, an accessory for the TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer. The stabilizer provides secure, comfortable support to keep the user's leg in neutral alignment, reducing uneven and...

Software: BioEx Systems.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Exercise Pro V4 software features a fast and easy search screen, allowing users to locate and print exercise handouts in less than a minute. Includes more than 2,700 exercises and will link with most electronic...

Roller: OPTP.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pro-Roller now comes in a new color, blue-and-white marble. The roller can be used for myofascial release, muscle flexibility, and dynamic strengthening. Roller exercises help enhance balance reactions, body...

Cross-trainer: Biodex Medical Systems.(Product News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BioStep cross-trainer combines the benefits of smooth, elliptical movement with the comfort, safety, and stability of semi-recumbent positioning. The BioStep is designed to provide zero joint impact along with...