Effect of vibration on tactile sensitivity.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional impairment is common in people with chronic liver disease (CLD), and improvement is expected following liver transplantation (LT). The Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is an objective measure of functional performance. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were: (1) to evaluate the feasibility of 6MWT perf...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： VanWagner LB,Uttal S,Lapin B,Lee J,Jichlinski A,Subramanian T,Heldman M,Poole B,Bustamante E,Gunasekaran S,Tapia CS,Veerappan A,Wong SY,Levitsky J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Poststroke spasticity often negatively affects functional activities and daily living and frequently is accompanied by pain, abnormal limb postures, and contractures. The purpose of this case report is to describe the long-term benefit of botulinum toxin A in a patient with poststroke spasticity....

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Patel AT

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1974 the University of Kentucky was faced with two problems: 1) overburdening of local clinical facilities by students and 2) a large exodus of graduates from the state. The advent of the Area Health Education System offered the opportunity for the clinical education program to develop nontraditional clinical sites...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Clark SL,Schlachter S

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There is growing awareness that the poor uptake of evidence in health care is not a knowledge-transfer problem but rather one of knowledge production. This issue calls for re-examination of the evidence produced and assumptions that underpin existing knowledge-to-action (KTA) activities. Accordin...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Nanninga CS,Postema K,Schönherr MC,van Twillert S,Lettinga AT

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature on autism as a childhood disorder is briefly reviewed, concentrating on diagnosis and methods of treatment. The autistic child is treated as a complex organism with many unknown factors in his development. A dysfunction in sensory integration is thought to interfere with the development of physical, int...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Gerardot JM,Dossett R

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep has been demonstrated to enhance simple motor skill learning "offline" in young adults. "Offline learning" refers to either the stabilization or the enhancement of a memory through the passage of time without additional practice. It remains unclear whether a functional motor task will benefit from slee...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Al-Sharman A,Siengsukon CF

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining physical function through pharmacological, nonpharmacological, and surgical treatments. Exercise, including therapeutic aquatic exercise (TAE), is considered one of the most important management options. Nevertheless, there is ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Waller B,Ogonowska-Slodownik A,Vitor M,Lambeck J,Daly D,Kujala UM,Heinonen A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:First-line conservative treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women is behavioral intervention, including pelvic-floor muscle (PFM) exercise and bladder control strategies. OBJECTIVE:The purposes of this study were: (1) to describe adherence and barriers to exercise and bladder control strategy...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Borello-France D,Burgio KL,Goode PS,Ye W,Weidner AC,Lukacz ES,Jelovsek JE,Bradley CS,Schaffer J,Hsu Y,Kenton K,Spino C,Pelvic Floor Disorders Network.

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor imagery (MI) ability should be evaluated in selected individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) who can benefit from MI training in their rehabilitation program. Electrodermal activity seems to be a reliable indicator for assessing MI ability. However, individuals with SCI have a variety of autonomic dy...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Grangeon M,Charvier K,Guillot A,Rode G,Collet C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of bone marrow transplantation (BMT) as it relates to the practice of physical therapy based on experiences at a cancer research center. This overview includes information on the diseases treated with BMT, patient treatment regimens during hospitalization, and comp...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： James MC

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The prevalence of diabetes (type 2) in the general population has increased dramatically over the last decade, yet patients with diabetes are rarely referred for physical therapy management of their condition. The majority of patients referred for outpatient physical therapy have musculoskeletal-related condi...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kirkness CS,Marcus RL,Lastayo PC,Asche CV,Fritz JM

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Weight bearing through, or "loading" of, the paretic lower extremity and transfer of weight from one lower extremity to the other are important impairment-level goals of stroke rehabilitation. Improvements in these limb-loading and weight-transfer abilities have been shown to relate to improved performance o...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Mercer VS,Freburger JK,Chang SH,Purser JL

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Measures to detect important effects related to physical therapy interventions must be able to detect an important change. The purpose of this study was to select the most responsive physical functioning measures for multiple sclerosis (MS) using the International Classification of Functioning, D...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Paltamaa J,Sarasoja T,Leskinen E,Wikström J,Mälkiä E

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A posturally induced "stretch weakness" of the right hip abductor muscles has been reported in many healthy right-handed persons in the literature. The purpose of this study was to test for differences in the maximal isometric hip abduction torque produced between hip sides across multiple hip abduction angles. The to...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Neumann DA,Soderberg GL,Cook TM

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients with diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy (DM and PN) often complain of joint stiffness. Although stiffness may contribute to some of the impairments and functional limitations found in these patients, it has not been quantified in this population. The purpose of this study was to...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Salsich GB,Mueller MJ,Sahrmann SA

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Pusher syndrome" is a clinical disorder following left or right brain damage in which patients actively push away from the nonhemiparetic side, leading to a loss of postural balance. The mechanism underlying this disorder and its related anatomy have only recently been identified. Investigation of patients with sever...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Karnath HO,Broetz D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The protractor method is a proposed clinical assessment tool, the first to measure vertical scapular position, that directly compares scapular and spinal landmarks. This tool has the potential to reliably and accurately measure excessive scapular elevation or depression. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： O'Shea A,Kelly R,Williams S,McKenna L

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a 6-month neuromuscular training (NT) program versus a traditional strength training (ST) program following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. SUBJECTS:Seventy-four subjects with ACL reconstruction participated in the study. ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Risberg MA,Holm I,Myklebust G,Engebretsen L

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of a cluster of sacroiliac tests in conjunction with an impairment-based model of examination, diagnosis, and management of sacroiliac region pain. CASE DESCRIPTION:The patient was a 74-year-old woman with an 18-month history of low back, le...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Godges JJ,Varnum DR,Sanders KM

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The delivery of acupuncture alongside mainstream interventions and the cost-effectiveness of "alternative" treatments remain areas of controversy. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the cost-utility of adding acupuncture to a course of advice and exercise delivered by UK National Health Service (...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Whitehurst DG,Bryan S,Hay EM,Thomas E,Young J,Foster NE

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although not well understood, foot kinematics are changed with hallux valgus. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine tarsal kinematics in women with hallux valgus deformity. DESIGN:A prospective, cross-sectional design was used. METHODS:Twenty women with (n=10) and without (n=10) deformity par...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Glasoe WM,Phadke V,Pena FA,Nuckley DJ,Ludewig PM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise is known to reduce disability and improve quality of life in people with Parkinson disease (PD). Although barriers to exercise have been studied in older adults, barriers in people with chronic progressive neurological diseases, such as PD, are not well defined. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Ellis T,Boudreau JK,DeAngelis TR,Brown LE,Cavanaugh JT,Earhart GM,Ford MP,Foreman KB,Dibble LE

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several authors have described nonsurgical rehabilitative techniques for individuals with hemophilia who have single or recurrent hemarthroses. The effects of these low intensity exercise programs are not stated clearly in the literature. In this single-case experimental study, we investigated the effects of a trainin...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Pelletier JR,Findley TW,Gemma SA

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by rigidity, postural instability, bradykinesia, and tremor, as well as other musculoskeletal impairments and functional limitations. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the reliability and stability of measures of impairments and physical ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Schenkman M,Cutson TM,Kuchibhatla M,Chandler J,Pieper C

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falls in older adults are a major public health concern due to high prevalence, impact on health outcomes and quality of life, and treatment costs. Physical therapists can play a major role in reducing fall risk for older adults; however, existing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) related to fall preventio...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Avin KG,Hanke TA,Kirk-Sanchez N,McDonough CM,Shubert TE,Hardage J,Hartley G,Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children hospitalized during sickle cell anemia crises suffer restricted range of motion secondary to vasoocclusive-induced pain and are almost always nonambulatory. Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, now refers most of these children to the Physical Therapy Department at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, T...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Alcorn R,Bowser B,Henley EJ,Holloway V

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the functional performance of patients after revision total hip arthroplasty with major acetabular bone impaction grafting. In general, these patients are assumed to perform worse due to a more advanced stage of periarticular tissue degeneration and multiple surgeries compared with pati...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Boonstra MC,Schreurs BW,Verdonschot N

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the effects of continuous passive motion (CPM) given for a minimum of 20 hours a day to Group 1 patients (n = 15) or a maximum of 5 hours a day to Group 2 patients (n = 8) who received total knee joint replacements. Four variables were analyzed on the third and sixth days after surgery: 1) range of motion,...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Basso DM,Knapp L

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the risk of delayed motor development in infants born preterm, knowledge about interventions in the neonatal intensive care unitt (NICU) and the effects of dosing is sparse. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to examine the effectiveness of a parent-administered exercise program in the NICU...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Øberg GK,Girolami GL,Campbell SK,Ustad T,Heuch I,Jacobsen BK,Kaaresen PI,Aulie VS,Jørgensen L

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although clinical gait speed may indicate health and well-being in older adults, there is a lack of studies comparing clinical tests with ambulatory gait speed with regard to several health outcomes. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to examine the associations of clinical gait speed, measured by th...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： De la Cámara MÁ,Higueras-Fresnillo S,Sadarangani KP,Esteban-Cornejo I,Martinez-Gomez D,Veiga ÓL

更新日期：2020-04-17 00:00:00