Responsiveness and Minimal Important Change for Pain and Disability Outcome Measures in Pregnancy-Related Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain.

abstract：:Diastasis recti abdominis, or midline separation of the abdominal musculature, has not been investigated scientifically. The purposes of this study were to provide data on the incidence and degree of diastasis recti abdominis, to describe the measurement system used, and to determine the interrater reliability of the ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Bursch SG

更新日期：1987-07-01 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:An effective compensatory stepping response is the first line of defense for preventing a fall during sudden large external perturbations. The biomechanical factors that contribute to heightened fall risk in survivors of stroke, however, are not clearly understood. It is known that impending sensorimotor and...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Salot P,Patel P,Bhatt T

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：: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:People with stroke are not meeting recommended levels of physical activity. The modifiable factors associated with poststroke physical activity levels need to be identified to develop targeted interventions. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate the factors at discharge from inpatient reh...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Thilarajah S,Bower KJ,Pua YH,Tan D,Williams G,Larik A,Bok CW,Koh G,Clark RA

更新日期：2020-05-18 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：:Pediatric physical therapist practice presents unique challenges to the clinical reasoning processes of novice clinicians and physical therapist students. The purpose of this article is to present the Hypothesis-Oriented Pediatric Focused Algorithm (HOP-FA), a clinical framework designed to guide the clinical reasonin...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kenyon LK

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although studies have established the safety and feasibility of physical therapy in the critical care setting, minimal information about physical therapist practice in the neurological intensive care unit (NICU) is available. OBJECTIVE:This study describes physical therapists' treatment of people admitted t...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Sottile PD,Nordon-Craft A,Malone D,Luby DM,Schenkman M,Moss M

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The sensitivity to change and the responsiveness of the Global Physiotherapy Examination (GPE-52) were examined in patients with localized and widespread long-lasting musculoskeletal pain. SUBJECTS:All included patients were on sick leave and constituted the treatment group in a randomized contr...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kvåle A,Skouen JS,Ljunggren AE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Diagnoses, to be useful, should be accurate. The purpose of this study using fictitious patients and student judges was to test the theory that diagnostic errors would occur when students saw simulated patients who were similar to previously seen simulated patients. SUBJECTS:Sixty physical thera...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Norton BJ,Strube MJ

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The maximal distance walked in a given time period is frequently used as a simple method to evaluate exercise tolerance in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Typically, patients walk on a treadmill or in a corridor at a self-paced speed. Little information is available about the diff...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Swerts PM,Mostert R,Wouters EF

更新日期：1990-07-01 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：:In light of a developing, widespread interest in electromyographic biofeedback as both a clinical and research modality, this article reviews basic factors that the physical therapist must consider for successful biofeedback applications. These factors include the proper use and care of electrodes, correct grounding p...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Wolf SL

更新日期：1978-01-01 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：:The purpose of this paper is to present a clinically feasible method to provide objective, quantitative information regarding the quality of a patient's gait. The technique used is simple and economical and requires minimal equipment. The four basic temporal and distance factors are 1) stride length, 2) step length, 3...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Robinson JL,Smidt GL

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is gaining increasing acceptance as a noninvasive method of pain modulation, many professionals have not been adequately instructed in the many techniques involved in electrode placement. Alternative methods are presented that can be used when more commonly used ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Mannheimer JS

更新日期：1978-12-01 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 impact of physical therapy on the outcomes of patients with acute low back pain (LBP) stratified by the STart Back Screening Tool (SBST) is unclear. Objective:The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of patients with acute LBP who were stratified as medium or high risk. Design:This was a s...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Magel J,Fritz JM,Greene T,Kjaer P,Marcus RL,Brennan GP

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To consistently prepare physical therapist students for their first full-time clinical experience, the entry-level curriculum must provide and assess competency in the essential knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional behaviors. Objective:The purpose of this Delphi study was to develop consensus on a...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Timmerberg JF,Dole R,Silberman N,Goffar SL,Mathur D,Miller A,Murray L,Pelletier D,Simpson MS,Stolfi A,Thompson A,Utzman R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Mobility and self-care are important considerations for successful transition of adolescents with cerebral palsy to adulthood. The purpose of this study was to characterize performance of physical activities from the perspective of adolescents themselves. SUBJECTS:The subjects were 156 adolescen...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Palisano RJ,Copeland WP,Galuppi BE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have been touted as the ultimate assessment of quality medical care and have been proposed as performance measures after appropriate risk adjustment. Although spine conditions represent the most common orthopedic disorders, the most used PROs for disabilities related to the b...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Lutz AD,Brooks JM,Chapman CG,Shanley E,Stout CE,Thigpen CA

更新日期：2020-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although physical therapy techniques are used to alleviate pain and stiffness in joint injuries, whether these methods are capable of affecting bone is unknown. For example, can these techniques potentially influence bone formation or resorption? To begin exploring this possibility, this study in...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Wilson AW,Davies HM,Edwards GA,Grills BL

更新日期：1999-10-01 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:The modified Dynamic Gait Index (mDGI), developed from a person-environment model of mobility disability, measures mobility function relative to specific environmental demands. The framework for interpreting mDGI scores relative to specific environmental dimensions has not been investigated. OBJECTIVE:The a...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Shumway-Cook A,Matsuda PN,Taylor C

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 2 decades, researchers have demonstrated the potential for virtual reality (VR) technologies to provide engaging and motivating environments for stroke rehabilitation interventions. Much of the research has been focused on the exploratory phase, and jumps to intervention efficacy trials and scale-up evalua...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Proffitt R,Lange B

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The rating scale (RS), standard gamble (SG), and time trade-off (TTO) for people with traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCIs) have not been reported. This study compared psychometric performances of these preference-based measures among people with SCIs in Taiwan. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:In total, 18...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Lin MR,Hwang HF,Chung KP,Huang C,Chen CY

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Finding the "right-size" physical therapy workforce is an increasingly important issue, but it has had limited study, particularly across nations. This perspective article provides a comprehensive examination of physical therapy workforce issues across 4 countries (United States, Singapore, Portugal, and Bangladesh), ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Jesus TS,Koh G,Landry M,Ong PH,Lopes AM,Green PL,Hoenig H

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00