Clinical reliability of manual muscle testing. Middle trapezius and gluteus medius muscles.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Muscle atrophy is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a viable treatment for muscle atrophy, there is no evidence about the use of NMES in patients with RA. The purposes of this multiple-patient case report are: (1) to describ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Piva SR,Goodnite EA,Azuma K,Woollard JD,Goodpaster BH,Wasko MC,Fitzgerald GK

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents a review of the literature relating to iontophoresis. This technique has been used in physical therapy to introduce ionic medications through the skin, primarily for a local effect. Recently, there has been increased interest in using this technique for the transdermal delivery of medications, bo...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Costello CT,Jeske AH

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neural networks in the spinal cord, referred to as "central pattern generators" (CPGs), are capable of producing rhythmic movements, such as swimming, walking, and hopping, even when isolated from the brain and sensory inputs. This article reviews the evidence for CPGs governing locomotion and addresses other factors,...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： MacKay-Lyons M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between clinically accessible functional balance tools and sophisticated force platform measures in a standing position. SUBJECTS:Twenty persons who had hemiparesis secondary to a stroke and were ambulatory (mean age = 57.9 years, SD ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Fishman MN,Colby LA,Sachs LA,Nichols DS

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infants with Down syndrome (DS) have delayed walking and produce less-coordinated walking patterns. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate whether 2 treadmill interventions would have different influences on the development of joint kinematic patterns in infants with DS. DESIGN:Thirty infants w...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Wu J,Looper J,Ulrich DA,Angulo-Barroso RM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the physical impairments and functional limitations of individuals with total knee arthroplasty (TKA), as compared with individuals with no diagnosed knee disease (control subjects). SUBJECTS:Twenty-nine individuals 1 year following TKA (13 women, 16 men)...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Walsh M,Woodhouse LJ,Thomas SG,Finch E

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infants aged 2 to 5 months show spontaneous general movements (GMs) of the whole body, which are referred to as fidgety movements (FMs). Although previous studies have shown that evaluation of GMs by the General Movement Assessment (GMA) has predictive value about later neurological impairments, it remains u...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Gima H,Shimatani K,Nakano H,Watanabe H,Taga G

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional constipation is a common bowel disorder leading to activity restrictions and reduced health-related quality of life. Typically, this condition is initially managed with prescription of laxatives or fiber supplementation, or both. However, these interventions are often ineffective and fail to address the und...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： George SE,Borello-France DF

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the Scoliometer, an instrument that measures axial trunk rotation in individuals with scoliosis. The objectives included determining 1) the Scoliometer's screening capability and validity and 2) the intrarater and interrater reliability of Scoliometer measurements. Scoliometer measu...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Amendt LE,Ause-Ellias KL,Eybers JL,Wadsworth CT,Nielsen DH,Weinstein SL

更新日期：1990-02-01 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：:The gait cycle duration of 11 children who were 3 years old was recorded using cinematography. The variation of cycle duration from cycle to cycle during free walking with each child and the variation of mean cycle duration among the children are reported. I analyzed individual subject characteristics including sex, h...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Slaton DS

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Physical therapy and opioid prescriptions are common after hip surgery, but are sometimes delayed or not used. Objective:The objective of this study was to compare downstream health care utilization and opioid use following hip surgery for different patterns of physical therapy and prescription opioids. De...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Rhon DI,Snodgrass SJ,Cleland JA,Greenlee TA,Sissel CD,Cook CE

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information contained in a clinical report represents new directions in the practice of physical therapy and provides the stimulus for reseach and growth in the profession. The responsibility of the practitioner to share information on problems and solutions generated in the practice of physical therapy is of paramoun...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Mauser WW

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) occurs in more than 50% of people with diabetes and is an important risk factor for skin breakdown, amputation, and reduced physical mobility (ie, walking and stair climbing). Although many beneficial effects of exercise for people with diabetes have been well established, few stud...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kluding PM,Bareiss SK,Hastings M,Marcus RL,Sinacore DR,Mueller MJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to determine how human anatomy was being taught in physical therapy programs in the United States. SUBJECTS:Faculty in 103 physical therapy programs participated in the study. METHODS:A six-page questionnaire, which was mailed to 145 physical therapy programs, cont...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Mattingly GE,Barnes CE

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the magnitude and temporal features of tibialis anterior, peroneus longus, and gastrocnemius muscle activity during exercises performed on a Biomechanical Ankle Platform System (BAPS) board by subjects with normal and chronically sprained ankles. Fourteen participants in each ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Soderberg GL,Cook TM,Rider SC,Stephenitch BL

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of pulmonary problems may complicate muscular dystrophy. Respiratory function, however, can be increased by instruction in diaphragmatic breathing. When patients effectively use their diaphragms during respiration, less muscular work is required for adequate ventilation. Additionally, assistive techniques suc...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Siegel IM

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has demonstrated efficacy in improving quadriceps muscle strength (force-generating capacity) and activation following knee replacement and ligamentous reconstruction. Yet, data are lacking to establish the efficacy of NMES in people with evidence of early radiogra...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Palmieri-Smith RM,Thomas AC,Karvonen-Gutierrez C,Sowers M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) has several constraints-ceiling effect, low responsiveness, and uncertain predictability of falls-in neurological populations. The Mini-BESTest, which has not yet been validated in spinal cord injury (SCI) populations, has shown no ceiling effect, slightly better responsiveness, ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Jørgensen V,Opheim A,Halvarsson A,Franzén E,Roaldsen KS

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Debility accounts for 10% of inpatient rehabilitation cases among Medicare beneficiaries. Debility has the highest 30-day readmission rate among 6 impairment groups most commonly admitted to inpatient rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine rates, temporal distribution, and factor...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Galloway RV,Karmarkar AM,Graham JE,Tan A,Raji M,Granger CV,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:U.S. military physical therapists have a proud history of providing medical care during operational deployments ranging from war to complex humanitarian emergencies. Regardless of austerity of environment or intensity of hostility, U.S. military physical therapists serve as autonomous providers, evaluating and treatin...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Moore JH,Goffar SL,Teyhen DS,Pendergrass TL,Childs JD,Ficke JR

更新日期：2013-09-01 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 whether pelvic organ prolapse severity, pelvic symptoms, quality of life, and sexual function differ based on pelvic-floor muscle function in women planning to have prolapse surgery. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Three hundred seventeen women without urinary str...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Borello-France DF,Handa VL,Brown MB,Goode P,Kreder K,Scheufele LL,Weber AM,Pelvic Floor Disorders Network.

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes the use of electrical stimulation with high voltage pulsed monophasic current for treatment of a large, infected wound of the thoracic spine, following a surgical debridement procedure. The patient was a 21-year-old man with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy who was dependent for all self-...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Fitzgerald GK,Newsome D

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Identifying excellence in physical therapist academic environments is complicated by the lack of nationally available benchmarking data. Objective:The objective of this study was to compare a physical therapist academic environment to another health care profession (medicine) academic environment using the ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Shields RK,Dudley-Javoroski S,Sass KJ,Becker M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although clinical reasoning abilities are important learning outcomes of physical therapist entry-level education, best practice standards have not been established to guide clinical reasoning curricular design and learning assessment. Objective:This research explored how clinical reasoning is currently def...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Christensen N,Black L,Furze J,Huhn K,Vendrely A,Wainwright S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty subjects were followed up to three months after microneurographic recording of sympathetic nerve fiber activity to determine the nature and incidence of sequelae to the invasive microneurographic procedure. Skin or muscle parethesias lasting two weeks on the average were reported by the majority of subjects. Ni...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Littell EH

更新日期：1981-11-01 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:Given limited therapy time, it is important to practice tasks that optimize transfer to other tasks that cannot be practiced during therapy. However, little is known about how tasks can be selected for practice to optimize generalization. Objective:One dimension of task selection is the complexity of the ta...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kantak SS,Zahedi N,McGrath R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-four patients with hemiplegia following stroke and 10 nondisabled subjects were studied to examine the contributions inadequate motor unit recruitment and co-contraction attributable to impaired antagonist inhibition play in the movement disorder of the hemiplegic arm. Electromyographic data were recorded from a...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Gowland C,deBruin H,Basmajian JV,Plews N,Burcea I

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00