Self-Measured Arm Circumference in Women With Breast Cancer Is Reliable and Valid.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain is one of the main symptoms associated with spinal cord injury (SCI) and can be associated with changes to the central nervous system (CNS). PURPOSE:This article provides an overview of the evidence relating to CNS changes (structural and functional) associated with pain in SCIs. DATA SOURCES:A system...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Osinski T,Acapo S,Bensmail D,Bouhassira D,Martinez V

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that the performance of a secondary task during walking alters gait. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the effects of task prioritization on walking in young and older adults to evaluate the "default" prioritization scheme used, the flexibility to alter prioritization and ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Yogev-Seligmann G,Rotem-Galili Y,Mirelman A,Dickstein R,Giladi N,Hausdorff JM

更新日期：2010-02-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Confidence in a person's balance has been shown to be an important predictor of social activity among people with lower-limb amputations. The purposes of this study were to describe confidence in balance among people with transtibial or transfemoral lower-limb amputations and to compare people wh...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Miller WC,Speechley M,Deathe AB

更新日期：2002-09-01 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 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to quantify and compare cardiorespiratory demands imposed during unassisted ambulation and ambulation with various assistive devices in older adults. SUBJECTS:Ten volunteers (3 male, 7 female) who were not dependent on assistive devices for ambulation, with a mean a...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Foley MP,Prax B,Crowell R,Boone T

更新日期：1996-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purposes of this study were (1) to examine the effects of a passive hip extension stretching exercise program on hip extension range of motion (ROM), (2) to examine the effects of a trunk flexor exercise program on trunk flexor muscle performance, and (3) to examine the effects of passive hip...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Godges JJ,MacRae PG,Engelke KA

更新日期：1993-07-01 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:Evidence-based practice promotes patient-centered care, yet the majority of rehabilitative research fails to take patient perspectives into consideration. Qualitative research provides a unique opportunity for patients to express opinions and provide valuable insight on intervention processes. OBJECTIVE:The...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Merlo AR,Goodman A,McClenaghan BA,Fritz SL

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

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：:This perspective article provides a justification, with an overview, of the use of phenomenological inquiry and the interpretation into the everyday ethical concerns of patients with disabilities. Disability is explored as a transformative process that involves physical, cognitive, and moral changes. This perspective ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Greenfield BH,Jensen GM

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conflicting results regarding local vascular response during cryotherapy have been reported in the literature. The purpose of this study was to determine whether application of a cold pack reduced blood volume in a nontraumatized ankle. Thirteen subjects ranging in age from 18 to 30 years (X = 22; SD = 3.9) participat...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Taber C,Contryman K,Fahrenbruch J,LaCount K,Cornwall MW

更新日期：1992-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a physical therapy exercise and health care education program on the psychological well-being of new mothers. DESIGN:This was a randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS:Primiparous and multiparous English-speaking women ready for discharge from The An...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Norman E,Sherburn M,Osborne RH,Galea MP

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

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：: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：: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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Treatment techniques involving perturbations of support surfaces may induce compensatory muscle activity that could improve knee stability and increase the likelihood of returning patients to high-level physical activity. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of augmenting stand...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Fitzgerald GK,Axe MJ,Snyder-Mackler L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen pediatricians serving Boston neighborhood health centers and fourteen pediatric neurologists in the greater Boston area were interviewed in order to determine their attitudes toward early intervention for infants with developmental disorders. The two groups differed significantly over the potential of early t...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Esposito RR

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Step-up exercises often are suggested for strengthening the hip abductor muscles and improving balance in older adults. Little is known, however, about whether the forward or lateral version of these exercises is best for activating the hip abductor muscles. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examin...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Mercer VS,Gross MT,Sharma S,Weeks E

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a common complication in patients with diabetes. It is related to ischemic nerve damage and the increase in the levels of proinflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin 1β (IL-1β). Neural mobilization may have the potential to alleviate...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Zhu GC,Tsai KL,Chen YW,Hung CH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with Parkinson disease (PD) frequently experience low back pain (LBP), yet the impact of LBP on functional mobility, physical activity, and quality of life (QOL) has not been described in PD. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to describe body positions and functional activities associated w...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Duncan RP,Van Dillen LR,Garbutt JM,Earhart GM,Perlmutter JS

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical therapists are becoming involved increasingly in malpractice actions. The number of such actions will likely increase as the profession moves towards specialized practice and practice without medical referral. This article is intended to clarify some of the major principles of negligence and malpractice law a...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Fantaci ES

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The modified Dynamic Gait Index (mDGI) measures the capacity to adapt gait to complex tasks utilizing 8 tasks and 3 facets of performance. The measurement stability of the mDGI in specific diagnostic groups is unknown. OBJECTIVE:This study examined the psychometric properties of the mDGI in 5 diagnostic gro...

journal_title：Physical therapy

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

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There are some sex differences in the career activities of physical therapists. The purpose of this study was to determine whether these sex differences are reflected in the career expectations of physical therapist students. SUBJECTS:Participants were 919 physical therapist students. METHODS:F...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Johanson MA

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：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:The Otago Exercise Program (OEP) is an evidence-based fall prevention program delivered by a physical therapist in 6 visits over a year. Despite documented effectiveness, there has been limited adoption of the OEP by physical therapists in the United States. To facilitate dissemination, 2 models have been de...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Shubert TE,Smith ML,Goto L,Jiang L,Ory MG

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00