Physical Therapy articles from September 2006

Physical Therapy archives from September 2006

Early crops.(Editor's Note)
September 1, 2006... "In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months of thought and care and toil." Rose G Kingsley, The Autumn Garden, 1905 This month, I am pleased to announce 2 important changes that mark...

Community-based tai chi and its effect on injurious falls, balance, gait, and fear of falling in older people.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... Preventing falls is very important for older people and for society. Of community-dwelling older people, 30% to 50% fall at least once a year. (1-5) Furthermore, falls are the most common cause of injuries and hospital admissions among people...

Identification of intervention categories for physical therapy, based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: a Delphi exercise.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... Disability or limitations in human functioning are universal experiences that concern all people. Most human beings will experience limitation in functioning requiring health care services in acute or chronic conditions or with aging during...

Are teaching principles associated with improved motor performance in children with developmental coordination disorder? A pilot study.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... Evidence for positive treatment effects in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is becoming available as more task-oriented training programs are developed. (1,2) Children with DCD, also described as clumsy or dyspraxic,...

Measurement of muscle thickness as quantitative muscle evaluation for adults with severe cerebral palsy.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term that covers a group of nonprogressive, but often changing, motor impairment syndromes secondary to lesions or anomalies of the brain arising in the early stage of development. (1) Motor impairment in CP...

Pain, fatigue, and intensity of practice in people with stroke who are receiving constraint-induced movement therapy.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... Strong evidence is emerging that patients with stroke benefit from exercise programs in which functional tasks are directly and intensively trained. (1-4) Intensive task practice, that is, multiple repetitions to achieve a challenging motoric...

Impact of continuing education interventions on clinical outcomes of patients with neck pain who received physical therapy.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... The goal of health care providers to offer patients the best possible care stems from good intentions and supports a large enterprise of continuing education (CE) in the United States. The assumption is that CE will increase a heath care...

Allometric analysis of physical performance measures in older adults.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... Improving and evaluating balance and muscle performance are important concerns in geriatric rehabilitation and aging research. (1) Body mass is a known confounding variable in human performance, (2) and adjusting physical performance measures...

Effects of physical training on functional status in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation.(Research Report)
September 1, 2006... Although advances in critical care and mechanical ventilation over the past 2 decades have resulted in the increased survival of patients who are critically ill, some patients develop the need for prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV)....

Gait training of patients after stroke using an electromechanical gait trainer combined with simultaneous functional electrical stimulation.(Case Report)
September 1, 2006... In general, gait is greatly altered after people are affected by a stroke. More than half of patients in the acute phase after stroke are not able to walk, and walking impairments are still present 3 months after stroke. (1,2) Greater...

A collaborative model of service delivery for children with movement disorders: a framework for evidence-based decision making.(III STEP Series)
September 1, 2006... On a daily basis, pediatric physical therapists interact with children, their families, educators, physicians and other health care professionals, and third-party payers to make decisions about patient or client management. Clinical decision...

Initiatives in rehabilitation research.
September 1, 2006... 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...

General Medical Conditions in the Athlete.(Book review)
September 1, 2006... General Medical Conditions in the Athlete Cuppett M, Walsh KM. St Louis, MO 63146, Elsevier Mosby, 2005, hardcover (with DVD), 464 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-323-02623-0, $57.95. Although the target audience for this text is athletic trainers,...

More Than Ramps: A Guide to Improving Health Care Quality and Access for People With Disabilities.(Book review)
September 1, 2006... More Than Ramps: A Guide to Improving Health Care Quality and Access for People With Disabilities Iezzoni LI, O'Day BL. New York, NY 10157, Oxford University Press Inc, 2006, hardcover, 366 pp, illus, ISBN: 0-19-517276-0, $65. This...

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, ed 3.(Book review)
September 1, 2006... Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, ed 3 Konin JG, Wiksten DL, Isear JA Jr, Brader H. Thorofare, NJ 08086, Slack Inc, 2006, spiralbound, 400 pp, illus, ISBN: 1-55642-741-7, $38.95. This text, authored by both physical therapists...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 1, 2006... In Figure 1 illustrating the resistance training program in the article titled "Effect of Brisk Walking in 1 or 2 Daily Bouts and Moderate Resistance Training on Lower-Extremity Muscle Strength, Balance, and Walking Performance in Women Who...

Books, software, and multimedia received.
September 1, 2006... Books, software, and multimedia received for review by the Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items noted below were received between April 1, 2006, and June 31, 2006. Reviews of many of these...

APTA honors and awards for 2006.(Association Business)(American Physical Therapy Association)(Awards list)
September 1, 2006... At PT 2006--Annual Conference and Exposition of the APTA, the following members and institutions were recognized for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in physical therapy. Catherine Worthingham Fellows Richard W...

2007 elections: call for nominations.(Association Business)
September 1, 2006... An election will be held at the meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association's House of Delegates in 2007 to fill the slots of Secretary, Vice Speaker, three members of the Board of Directors, and two members of the Nominating...

APTA elected and appointed groups.(American Physical Therapy Association)
September 1, 2006... Board of Directors R Scott Ward, PT, PhD 2009 President Randy Roesch, PT, MBA 2009 Vice President Babette S Sanders, PT, MS ...

Report of the House of Delegates.(Association Business)
September 1, 2006... June 19-21, 2006 Orlando, FL The 62nd Annual Session of the House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) was held in Grand Ballrooms A-C of the Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL, on Monday, June 19; Tuesday, June 20;...

Profiles in excellence.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
September 1, 2006... APTA recognized 50 individuals for their achievements during the Honors and Awards Ceremony held at PT 2006, APTA's annual conference in Orlando, Fla. Fifteen of these awardees are current or former Foundation funding recipients. Catherine...

Major gifts announced at the annual dinner dance.(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
September 1, 2006... Faculty and directors from 22 physical therapy programs across the country, as well as private individuals and representatives from chapters, sections, and corporations, pledged almost $80,000 in response to a challenge issued at the...

Clinical Research Network (CRN) update #7: meeting recruitment goals in clinical research: lessons learned (part two).(Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants)
September 1, 2006... This month's article focuses on the unique recruitment and retention strategies developed by the second project of the CRN, STEPS. STEPS (Strength Training Effectiveness Post-Stroke) is evaluating whether functional outcomes, primarily gait...

Circuit Training.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... MedFit The 10-piece Hoist Roc-It (Ride Oriented Circuit Interval Training) line uses a patented combination of patient body weight and selective isotonic resistance to exercise all body parts and provide core stabilization with all...

Walker.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... Neurogym Technologies Inc The Bungee Walker is a mobile bodyweight support machine that uses bungee cords to provide safe ambulation with graduated support. The machine allows patients to move freely and naturally while resting on the seat...

Electrode Gel.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... Parker Laboratories Inc SPECTRA 360 Electrode Gel is a salt-free electrode gel recommended for all electromedical procedures, such as TENS and pediatric monitoring. Its stay-wet properties work by wetting the skin and thereby reducing...

Bed canopy.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... The Posey Co The Posey Bed Canopy System is designed to help reduce the risk of patient injury from unassisted bed exit and falls. The patented enclosed mattress compartment reduces the risk of entrapment and manages patient movement...

Clothing.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... Smartypants Workshop The Smartypants Workshop provides functional and fashionable clothing for youth with physical disabilities by using performance fabrics and innovative technology and designs. These garments are designed for today's...

Patient handouts.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... PT Excel PT Excel is a new Web site offering patient education handouts. The hand outs can double as a marketing tool and are specifically designed to promote physical therapy. Visit www.ptexcel.com to download a complimentary handout and...

Drop foot brace.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... Swede-O Inc The Step-Smart is an off-the-shelf drop foot brace designed to absorb shock at heel strike then push the foot into gentle dorsiflexion, mimicking natural foot and ankle motions. The brace comes with multiple adjustments for...

Roller.(Product News)
September 1, 2006... OPTP OPTP's new soft Pro-Roller features the same high-quality cross-linked, closed-cell construction as its other rollers. According to the company, the soft compression creates a more stable environment for users at high risk for...