Sequential analyses of postural reactions in nonhandicapped infants.

abstract：:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE. Evaluation of physical therapy for gait disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) requires an under-standing of how the patients' medication cycle affects function. Four experiments were conducted to investigate stability of gait variables. METHODS AND RESULTS. In experiment 1, 15 sub...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Morris ME,Matyas TA,Iansek R,Summers JJ

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For effective rehabilitation of the shoulder, physical therapists must have correct knowledge of shoulder motion. Reports conflict on whether medial or lateral rotation of the humerus accompanies shoulder flexion. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between flexion and rotation at the glenohume...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Blakely RL,Palmer ML

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Exercises in water have been shown to be effective for improving strength and passive range of motion (PROM). Traditional rehabilitation following intra-articular anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has taken place on land. This study was designed to compare the effects of exercises i...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Tovin BJ,Wolf SL,Greenfield BH,Crouse J,Woodfin BA

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurements of the subtalar joint neutral (STJN) position and passive range of motion (PROM) of the ankle joint and the subtalar joint (STJ) are often part of a physical therapy evaluation. These measurements may be used in treatment planning, such as in the prescription of specialized shoes or orthoses. Therefore, r...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Elveru RA,Rothstein JM,Lamb RL

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I examined the isokinetic knee extension torque (KET) produced by the paretic and nonparetic lower limbs of 27 stroke patients, with hemiparesis, at knee extension velocities (KEVs) of 30 degrees, 60 degrees, 120 degrees, and 180 degrees/sec. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the relative decreases in...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Bohannon RW

更新日期：1987-08-01 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：:The importance of the physical therapist in the ICU nursery is in early detection and intervention, which is often critical to the success of treatment in any field of medicine or remedial education. Based on information about neurological development, movement is often the first and possibly only external indicator t...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Dickson JM

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rehabilitation of people who are critically ill has received increased attention in recent years, although this has not extended to specifically facilitating family involvement. Engaging families in the rehabilitation arc has the potential to optimize outcomes. Likely benefits include redirecting family psychological ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Haines KJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Traditionally, rehabilitation programs emphasize training balance under single-task conditions to improve balance and reduce risk for falls. The purpose of this case report is to describe 3 balance training approaches in older adults with impaired balance. CASE DESCRIPTIONS:Three patients were r...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Silsupadol P,Siu KC,Shumway-Cook A,Woollacott MH

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare disability in people with HIV and peripheral neuropathy with those without neuropathy and explore how neuropathy and other relevant factors are associated with disability. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, participants completed the Brief pain inventory, Beck Dep...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kietrys DM,Parrott JS,Galantino ML,Davis T,Levin T,O'Brien KK

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical therapists routinely identify and manage adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Therefore, it is essential that we maintain a current understanding of both the condition and the treatment principles. This paper includes both a discussion of the personal impact on those left untreated and a review of current c...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Farady JA

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic spinal cord injury results in the disruption of neural and vascular structures (primary injury) and is characterized by an evolution of secondary pathogenic events that collectively define the extent of functional recovery. This article reviews the vascular responses to spinal cord injury, focusing on both e...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Mautes AE,Weinzierl MR,Donovan F,Noble LJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perceived ability or confidence plays an important role in determining function and behavior. The modified Gait Efficacy Scale (mGES) is a 10-item self-report measure used to assess walking confidence under challenging everyday circumstances. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the reliabil...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Newell AM,VanSwearingen JM,Hile E,Brach JS

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on a review of the literature, a theoretical basis for planning learning programs for infants is presented. The prerequisites for effective programming include attention to the characteristics of the learning environment, the infant or learner, and the stimulus-response mechanism. The goals of such a program inc...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Campbell SK,Wilson JM

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower-extremity injuries constitute the leading cause of trauma hospitalizations among people under the age of 65 years. Rehabilitation has the potential to favorably influence the outcomes associated with traumatic lower-extremity injuries. OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to explore variabilit...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Archer KR,Mackenzie EJ,Castillo RC,Bosse MJ,LEAP Study Group.

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:It is largely unknown how adaptive motor control of the paretic upper limb contributes to functional recovery after stroke. This paucity of knowledge emphasizes the need for longitudinal 3-dimensional (3D) kinematic studies with frequent measurements to establish changes in coordination after str...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： van Kordelaar J,van Wegen EE,Nijland RH,de Groot JH,Meskers CG,Harlaar J,Kwakkel G

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:This report describes the use of epidural injection in the treatment of a patient with severe back pain whose medical history and physical examination suggest a diagnosis of a lumbar disk lesion. The patient's medical history included recurrent episodes of buttock and hip pain that previously responded well to lumbar ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Woodman R,Balavender H,Froeb R

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) and the occurrence of scoliosis in healthy children. One hundred eighty-four children, between the ages of 10 years, 5 months to 13 years, 10 months, who attended a rural elementary school were selected for th...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Connolly BH,Michael BT

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The efficacy of a physical therapy outpatient program with multiple interventions to treat low back pain in subjects receiving workers' compensation was examined. The primary purpose of the study was to describe the level of disability, physical impairment, and rate of return to work for compensa...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Di Fabio RP,Mackey G,Holte JB

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to describe the relationships among measurements of torque produced during selected maximal voluntary contractions of the quadriceps femoris muscles. SUBJECTS:Twenty nondisabled women, ranging in age from 21 to 33 years (X = 25, SD = 3.5), volunteered to participate...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kues JM,Rothstein JM,Lamb RL

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:"Handicap situation" is defined in the literature as "a disruption in the accomplishment of a person's life habits (activities of daily living and social roles)." The purpose of this study was to determine the strength of association between various types of locomotion and the accomplishment of l...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Lepage C,Noreau L,Bernard PM

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Residency training is recognized as a valuable form of professional development and pathway to specialization. Currently residency is voluntary for physical therapists, with less than 12% of DPT students choosing to apply upon graduation. Motivations that drive the decision to pursue residency are currently ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Osborne R,Janson C,Black L,Jensen GM

更新日期：2020-01-23 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：:This article presents spinal dysfunction (as opposed to disease) as being an altered state of mechanics demonstrating either an aberrant motion or an increase or decrease from the expected range. Examination techniques, including passive intervertebral motion testing, are outlined, as is the grading system for recordi...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Paris SV

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Exercise programs are more likely to be successful when they are based on research that predicts the outcomes of such training. This study determined the effect of submaximal rhythmic handgrip training on rhythmic handgrip endurance or work (RHW), isometric handgrip endurance time (IHE), and maxi...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Shields RK,Leo KC,Messaros AJ,Somers VK

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross modality is a method for channeling therapeutic services from various health disciplines (modalities) through a single therapist who provides direct treatment and care. A pilot project at the University of Michigan's Institute for the Study of Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities tested this method in thr...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Schafer DS

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described three separate uses of the chi-square distribution: comparing observed and expected frequency distributions of a nominal variable, testing for the independence of two variables, and using the chi-square test in determining correlation coefficients. We hope this paper has helped you gain an understand...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Witt PL,McGrain P

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:This cross-sectional study evaluated the relative contributions of psychosocial and mechanical variables to physical performance measures in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). SUBJECTS:Fifty-four subjects (age, in years: mean=68.3, SD=8.7, range=50-87) with radiographically confirmed knee OA ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Maly MR,Costigan PA,Olney SJ

更新日期：2005-12-01 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