Effectiveness of nonpharmacological and nonsurgical interventions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: an overview of systematic reviews.

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：:A total of 187 healthy children between birth and six years of age were administered a comprehensive gross and fine motor development assessment. The assessment device was a hybrid instrument consisting of 192 items derived from 15 commonly used instruments. The purpose of the study was to 1) define motor behavior rel...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Noller K,Ingrisano D

更新日期：1984-03-01 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: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 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：: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：:Quality-based care is a hallmark of physical therapy. Treatment effectiveness must be evident to patients, managers, employers, and funders. Quality indicators (QIs) are tools that specify the minimum acceptable standard of practice. They are used to measure health care processes, organizational structures, and outcom...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Westby MD,Klemm A,Li LC,Jones CA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary conditions are considered a direct consequence of having a disability, and many are presumed to be preventable. Although a few researchers have noted that people with disabilities are exposed to several secondary conditions, including pain, fatigue, depression, and obesity, what is lacking in the literature ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Rimmer JH,Chen MD,Hsieh K

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is often used for management of chronic pain. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether TENS altered postincisional allodynia, substance P, and proinflammatory cytokines in a rat model of skin-muscle incision and retraction (SMIR). DES...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Chen YW,Tzeng JI,Lin MF,Hung CH,Wang JJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-report measures for assessing specific fear of activities have not been reported in the peer-reviewed literature, but are necessary to adequately test treatment hypotheses related to fear-avoidance models. OBJECTIVE:This study described psychomotor properties of a novel self-report measure, the Fear of...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： George SZ,Valencia C,Zeppieri G Jr,Robinson ME

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Falls are a significant issue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), with research demonstrating fall rates of more than 50%. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with falling in people with MS. DATA SOURCES:Mixed search methods were used, including computer-based ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Gunn HJ,Newell P,Haas B,Marsden JF,Freeman JA

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Change-in-support strategies, involving stepping or grasping movements of the limbs, are prevalent reactions to instability and appear to play a more important functional role in maintaining upright stance than has generally been appreciated. Contrary to traditional views, change-in-support reactions are not just stra...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Maki BE,McIlroy WE

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the number of physical therapy programs increases, more physical therapy departments will be developing clinical education programs. A guide for clinicians who are developing clinical education programs is presented. Suggestions are made for developing a philosophy of clinical education and for structuring the prog...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Windom PA

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Therapy-related changes in limb volumes often are estimated using summated segmental volumes based on adjacent circumference measurements. The purposes of this study were: (1) to determine the effect of different segment lengths on calculated volume reductions after complete decongestive therapy ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Mayrovitz HN,Macdonald J,Davey S,Olson K,Washington E

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic lung disease is a major health problem among children. Estimates suggest that one child in six has a chronic respiratory condition. This article reviews three common chronic respiratory conditions occurring in childhood for which physical therapy is usually recommended. The cause, pathophysiology, and medical ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Tecklin JS

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article may be of interest to physical therapy educators who are responsible for structuring station or practical examinations used to evaluate physical therapy students. The global intent of the article is to provide information that may be useful in selecting test items. Specifically, the purposes of this study...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Stratford PW,Thomson MA,Sanford J,Saarinen H,Dilworth P,Solomon P,Nixon P,Fraser-MacDougall V,Pierce-Fenn H

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：:The 2013 House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association adopted a vision statement that addresses the role of physical therapy in transforming society through optimizing movement. The accompanying guidelines address the movement system as key to achieving this vision. The profession has incorporated m...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Sahrmann SA

更新日期：2014-07-01 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: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 val(66)met polymorphism in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been associated with poorer outcomes after stroke. The mechanism for this finding remains uncertain but might be related to the reduced motor system activation associated with this polymorphism in healthy people. OBJECTIVE:The curre...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Kim DY,Quinlan EB,Gramer R,Cramer SC

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:This case report describes the use of glossopharyngeal breathing (GPB) and neck accessory muscle breathing (NAMB) in the treatment of an individual who was dependent on a ventilator secondary to a spinal cord injury. CASE DESCRIPTION:The patient was a 19-year-old man with C2 complete tetraplegia...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Warren VC

更新日期：2002-06-01 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：: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：:The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of combining voluntary effort with passive muscle stretch in the major flexors and extensors of the elbow and knee joints in order to test the validity of the assumption that stretching a muscle in conjunction with voluntary effort enhances the production of muscle ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Norton BJ,Sahrmann SA

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the lumbar curves of subjects while they stood compared with while they sat in two chairs with different seat angles--the Balans Multi-Chair (BMC) and a standard conventional chair (SCC). An additional purpose was to determine the relationship between lumbar c...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Link CS,Nicholson GG,Shaddeau SA,Birch R,Gossman MR

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients who experience pain, a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), often exhibit kinesiophobia (irrational fear of movement). The purpose of this study was to examine whether pain-related fear of movement is associated with exercise capacity, activity limitations, or participation restric...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Nijs J,Vanherberghen K,Duquet W,De Meirleir K

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of short-term immobilization on isometric muscle strength, movement time, and triphasic integrated electromyographic characteristics were assessed during a simple ballistic elbow flexion and extension movement. The nondominant upper limbs in six subjects (two female, four male) were immobilized in a plaste...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Vaughan VG

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To date, no studies have investigated the predictive validity of variables from the initial examination to identify patients with neck pain who are likely to benefit from thoracic spine thrust manipulation. The purpose of this study was to develop a clinical prediction rule (CPR) to identify pati...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Cleland JA,Childs JD,Fritz JM,Whitman JM,Eberhart SL

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00