Recently added articles from Physical Therapy:
Reserve these dates and times for PTJ sessions at PT 2009.(at PT 2009)(Physical Therapy Journal)(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2009 ... PTJ Symposium: Nonpharmacologic CARE for Patients With Arthritis Thursday, June 11 2:00-5:00 pm 0.30 CEUs This year, Physical Therapy (PTJ) will publish papers adapted from presentations at the CARE V Conference held in Oslo, Norway. In this session, a panel of ...
Emilio Longoni (Italian, 1859-1932). The First and the Last Steps.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Emilio Longoni (Italian, 1859-1932). The First and the Last Steps. 1897. Oil on canvas. Photo Credit: Alinari / Art Resource, NY. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Once under police surveillance for being an "anarchist painter," Longoni belonged to the Divisionists, a group of ...
On "effects of forced use on arm function in the subacute phase after stroke: a randomized, clinical pilot study".(The Bottom Line)
Jun 01, 2009; ... What problems did the researchers set out to study, and why? The researchers wanted to study the effectiveness of 2 weeks of forced use training on arm function. Learned non-use of the upper limb is a problem frequently encountered after stroke, and constraint-induced movement therapy ...
On "physical therapists' experiences updating the clinical management of walking rehabilitation after stroke: a qualitative study".(The Bottom Line)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... What problems did the researchers set out to study, and why? Using research literature as part of evidence-based physical therapist practice is not ubiquitous among physical therapists despite a high value placed on using evidence in practice. No published studies have examined how ...
Effects of forced use on arm function in the subacute phase after stroke: a randomized, clinical pilot study.(Research Report)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Stroke is the leading cause of disability in many countries. (1) Because motor deficits and decreased use of the upper limb are frequent problems after stroke, it is important to develop cost-effective rehabilitation approaches designed to address these problems. Many patients ...
Standardization of the continuing care activity measure: a multicenter study to assess reliability, validity, and ability to measure change.(Research Report)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Physical functioning is an important component of quality of life for elderly people because it affects their sense of autonomy, social engagement, and overall sense of well-being. (1) This finding was confirmed in a 1998 study by Fox and Gooding, (2) who found that physical mobility made ...
Physical therapists' experiences updating the clinical management of walking rehabilitation after stroke: a qualitative study.(Research Report)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Evidence-based practice (EBP) is defined as a culture in which clinicians naturally and consistently consider evidence in every aspect of practice. (1) To implement EBP, practitioners find the best available evidence to address clinical questions; critically appraise the evidence for ...
Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change scores for the Timed "Up & Go" Test, the Six-Minute Walk Test, and gait speed in people with Alzheimer disease.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Alzheimer disease (AD) is the ost common form of deentia in elderly people and affects an estimated 5.2 million individuals in the United States. (1) It is estimated that 13% of people aged 65 years and older are diagnosed with AD, and the incidence and prevalence increase considerably ...
The lower extremity functional scale has good clinimetric properties in people with ankle fracture.(Research Report)(Clinical report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The Lower Extremity Functional Scale is a measure of activity limitation developed for musculoskeletal conditions of the lower extremity. (1) On this scale, participants rate the difficulty in performing 20 activities of the lower extremity on a 5-point scale (0="extreme difficulty or ...
Evaluation of an item bank for a computerized adaptive test of activity in children with cerebral palsy.(Research Report)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The importance of using valid and reliable measures to evaluate the impact of surgical, pharmacological, and therapeutic interventions for children with cerebral palsy (CP) is well accepted. (1-4) Over the past decade, clinicians and researchers have placed a renewed emphasis on ...
Training of walking skills overground and on the treadmill: case series on individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury.(Case Report)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... There has been considerable interest in body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) after incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). (1) The ultimate goal of gait retraining after iSCI is successful ambulation in the home and community. Walking in the real world encompasses a variety of ...
Recent publications by foundation-funded researchers.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... "Effect of Laterally Wedged Foot Orthoses on Rearfoot and Hip Mechanics in Patients With Medial Knee Osteoarthritis," by Robert J. Butler, Joaquin A. Barrios, Todd Royer, and Irene S. Davis, has been published in the June 2009 issue of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Joaquin ...
Foundation announces student intern.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Foundation for Physical Therapy )(MaryEllen Petrie )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Foundation for Physical Therapy has announced that MaryEllen Petrie (Figure), Marquette University, has joined the Foundation as a summer intern. In this position at the Foundation office, Petrie will help build the Research Match database, a new ...
Foundation's Dinner Dance at PT 2009--celebrating 30 years of research.(News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy)(Foundation for Physical Therapy )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Foundation for Physical Therapy will celebrate 30 years of research at the annual Dinner Dance on June 11th during the APTA Annual Conference in Baltimore. Dinner Dance tickets must be purchased before PT 2009. Tickets can be purchased when registering for annual conference online at ...
Membership statistics.(Table)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... <Pre> For the interest of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) members, a tabular summary of membership figures for 10-year intervals from 1948 to 2008 appears below.1948 1958 1968 1978 Physical Therapist 3,3525,692...
Scale.(Product News)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Tanita Corp [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tanita introduces the PH-740 digital handrail scale with an extra-wide 30-in x 25-in low platform. This portable acute care scale allows accessibility ...
Injury treatment.(Product News)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... CoolSystems Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Game Ready Injury Treatment System is a pneumatic cryotherapy system designed for use by physical therapists, professional sports teams, and athletic trainers and for use in ...
Ultrasound components.(Product News)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... ITT Acoustic Sensors [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ITT supplies custom piezo ceramic components for ultrasound products. Piezo products are ...
Power seat.(Product News)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Uplift Technologies Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The portable Uplift Power Seat, an electric-powered cushion, and the Uplift Seat Assist, a mechanical lifting cushion, are both designed to gently and ...
Pain relief spray.(Product News)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Performance Health Inc [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thera-Biofreeze Pain Relieving Spray is formulated with natural menthol, methyl sulfonyl methane, Ilex, and a new blend of botanical ingredients to treat pain and discomfort ...