The kappa statistic in reliability studies: use, interpretation, and sample size requirements.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The effect of a tendo-Achilles lengthening (TAL) procedure on ankle muscle performance has not been clearly established. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of TAL and total-contact casting (TCC) with TCC alone on ankle muscle performance in subjects with diabetes mellitus (DM) a...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Salsich GB,Mueller MJ,Hastings MK,Sinacore DR,Strube MJ,Johnson JE

更新日期：2005-01-01 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 AND PURPOSE:Due to the high incidence of falls in people with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD), the assessment of standing balance is a key component of physical therapist evaluation. This study investigated performance on clinical tests of standing balance in subjects with and without PD. SUBJECTS:The s...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Smithson F,Morris ME,Iansek R

更新日期：1998-06-01 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：: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: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 purposes of this article are 1) to present a review of the literature addressing issues related to mandatory continuing education (MCE) and 2) to report the responses from three surveys conducted by the Task Force on Mandatory Continuing Education of the Florida Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Questionnaires we...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Finley C

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether high voltage stimulation (HVS) enhances wound healing. Forty female rabbits were assigned to experimental or control groups and followed for four or seven days. We classified the groups as Exp4, Con4, Exp7, and Con7, respectively. Each animal was anesthetized,...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Brown M,Gogia PP

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The delivery of acupuncture alongside mainstream interventions and the cost-effectiveness of "alternative" treatments remain areas of controversy. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the cost-utility of adding acupuncture to a course of advice and exercise delivered by UK National Health Service (...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Whitehurst DG,Bryan S,Hay EM,Thomas E,Young J,Foster NE

更新日期：2011-05-01 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:Acute care physical therapists are at risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) due to manual patient handling. Safe patient handling (SPH) reduces WMSDs caused by manual handling. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to describe the patient handling practices of acute care physi...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Olkowski BF,Stolfi AM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:This systematic review and meta-analysis was accomplished to determine whether exercise therapy is an effective intervention to reduce pain and patient-reported measures of activity limitations and participation restrictions (PRMALP) in patients with patellofemoral pain. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY S...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Clijsen R,Fuchs J,Taeymans J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Impaired balance has a significant negative impact on mobility, functional independence, and fall risk in older adults. Although several, well-respected balance measures are currently in use, there is limited evidence regarding the most appropriate measure to assess change in community-dwelling older adults....

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Pardasaney PK,Latham NK,Jette AM,Wagenaar RC,Ni P,Slavin MD,Bean JF

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The purpose of this multicenter randomized clinical trial was to examine the effectiveness of an extension-oriented treatment approach (EOTA) in a subgroup of subjects with low back pain (LBP) who were hypothesized to benefit from the treatment compared with similar subjects who received a lumbar...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Browder DA,Childs JD,Cleland JA,Fritz JM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankle arthrodesis has been the treatment of choice for patients who have arthritic or degenerative ankly disease with disabling pain and loss of motion. But the results of long-term retrospective studies show a significant percentage of arthrodeses are unacceptable to patients and considered to be clinically poor or f...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Smith CL

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to develop a financial model to help administrators determine the financial effect of physical therapy clinical education programs on facilities. I developed the model from an analysis of actual field data collected on the financial and time variables involved in the clinical education pr...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Lopopolo RB

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has developed a clinical research agenda that is designed to support, explain, and enhance physical therapy clinical practice by facilitating research that is useful primarily to clinicians. The Clinical Research Agenda was developed through a series of conferences and ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors：

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because the number of elderly people is rapidly increasing, reference values for the physical abilities necessary to independently conduct daily activities are crucial for promoting good health. Although a few studies have reported reference values for functional tests relating to these abilities, all of tho...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Thaweewannakij T,Wilaichit S,Chuchot R,Yuenyong Y,Saengsuwan J,Siritaratiwat W,Amatachaya S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A randomized controlled trial to compare 2 forms of monophasic pulsed currents with 2 forms of burst-modulated, kilohertz-frequency alternating current ("Russian current" and "Aussie current") was conducted to establish whether different amounts of wrist extensor torque were produced and whether ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Ward AR,Oliver WG,Buccella D

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Physical therapists routinely observe gait in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy and reliability of observational assessments of push-off in gait after stroke. SUBJECTS:Eighteen physical therapists and 11 subjects with hemiplegia following a stroke partici...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： McGinley JL,Goldie PA,Greenwood KM,Olney SJ

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An evaluation was carried out of the strength gains after a 19-day training program that consisted of isometric exercise coupled with electromyographic biofeedback to the knee extensor muscles. The subjects were 30 female undergraduate students who were randomly assigned to one of three groups. The experimental group ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Lucca JA,Recchiuti SJ

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of our study was to describe and compare free-speed gait patterns of healthy young women with healthy elderly women. The evaluation was completed with high-speed cinematography using synchronized front and side views of 26 healthy volunteers. One group was composed of 13 subjects 20 to 35 years of age, and...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Hageman PA,Blanke DJ

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to further validate categories for the movement pattern of supine to standing in adults and (2) to evaluate the influence physical activity might have on the movement patterns used for rising. Seventy-two adults, between 30 and 39 years of age (mean = 34.1, SD = 2.8), perform...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Green LN,Williams K

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gait modifications are used in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions like osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome. While most of the research has focused on the biomechanical and clinical outcomes affected by gait modification, the process of learning these new gait patterns has received little atte...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Charlton JM,Eng JJ,Li LC,Hunt MA

更新日期：2020-12-22 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 AND PURPOSE:Patients with diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy (DM and PN) often complain of joint stiffness. Although stiffness may contribute to some of the impairments and functional limitations found in these patients, it has not been quantified in this population. The purpose of this study was to...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Salsich GB,Mueller MJ,Sahrmann SA

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of stabilization on the maximal isokinetic torque generated by the quadriceps femoris muscle during concentric and eccentric contractions at different velocities using the KIN/COM isokinetic dynamometer. Fifteen female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 32 yea...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Hanten WP,Ramberg CL

更新日期：1988-02-01 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: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:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced functional limitation reporting (FLR) to capture patient progress in functional status in outpatient rehabilitation settings. FLR along with the severity modifier (SM) measure the effectiveness of the rehabilitation services at the physical therap...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Warren M,Smith HL

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00