Effects of length on the catchlike property of human quadriceps femoris muscle.

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：:The purpose of our study was to obtain information that would help align instruction in a clinical orthopedic medicine course for physical therapy students with the current practice of physical therapists. We sent a questionnaire concerning treatment of orthopedic conditions to 3,000 physical therapists. Of the 1,804 ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Abraham E,Knecht HG,Koenig C

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to evaluate whether high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT) during training was more effective than oxygen in improving exercise capacity in hypoxemic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS:A total of 171 patients with COPD and chronic hypoxemia were consecutively recruited in 8 rehabi...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Vitacca M,Paneroni M,Zampogna E,Visca D,Carlucci A,Cirio S,Banfi P,Pappacoda G,Trianni L,Brogneri A,Belli S,Paracchini E,Aliani M,Spinelli V,Gigliotti F,Lanini B,Lazzeri M,Clini EM,Malovini A,Ambrosino N,Associazi

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence from dynamic biomechanical analyses of physical activities has greatly expanded our knowledge about the mechanical bases for human movement function with potential implications for further understanding movement dysfunction. The purpose of this review is to relate these findings to present knowledge about the...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Deusinger RH

更新日期：1984-12-01 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 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: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：OBJECTIVE:Early mobilization is advocated for patients going through abdominal surgery; however, little is known about the patient experience of being mobilized immediately after surgery. The purpose of this study was to explore patient experiences of mobilization immediately after elective abdominal cancer surgery. M...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Svensson-Raskh A,Schandl A,Holdar U,Fagevik Olsén M,Nygren-Bonnier M

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Searching and reading the research literature are essential activities for enhancing the use of research and optimizing the quality of physical therapist practice. OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to identify practitioner, organization, and research characteristics that are associated with searc...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Salbach NM,Guilcher SJ,Jaglal SB,Davis DA

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The extent of a patient's impairment can be established by comparing measurements of that patient's performance with normative values obtained from apparently unimpaired individuals. Only a few studies have described normative values for muscle strength measured by hand-held dynamometry. The purp...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Andrews AW,Thomas MW,Bohannon RW

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The severity of myelomeningocele (MMC) stems both from a loss of neurons due to neural tube defect and a loss of function in viable neurons due to reduced movement experience during the first year after birth. In young infants with MMC, the challenge is to reinforce excitability and voluntary control of all ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Saavedra SL,Teulier C,Smith BA,Kim B,Beutler BD,Martin BJ,Ulrich BD

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basic electrical safety information for the physical therapist is presented, and the most hazardous areas in a physical therapy clinic are identified. Physical therapy modalities are no safer than the power receptacle (wall outlet) into which they are plugged. High frequency physical therapy equipment should never be ...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Arledge RL

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Identifying subgroups of low back pain (LBP) has the potential to improve prediction of clinical outcomes. Risk stratification is one such strategy that identifies similar characteristics indicative of a common clinical outcome trajectory. The purpose of this study was to determine if an empirically derived s...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Beneciuk JM,George SZ

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Several instruments to measure patient satisfaction have been developed to assess satisfaction with physical therapy care. The selection of the most appropriate instrument is very important. The purpose of this study was to identify instruments for assessing satisfaction with physical therapy care and their p...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Gutiérrez-Sánchez D,Pérez-Cruzado D,Cuesta-Vargas AI

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The purposes of this article are to describe the conditions that must be met and the process that must be carried out to develop, implement, and evaluate a quality assurance program. The conditions to be met are administrative support for the program; knowledge of quality assurance theories and components (including s...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Morgenstein S,Simpkins S,Maring J

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We applied knee-ankle-foot orthoses to 17 consecutive patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the time they lost independent ambulation. We judged the value of the orthoses solely by the patients' ability to walk. With the orthoses, 7 patients (41%) became effective ambulators and benefited greatly from the appli...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Ziter FA,Allsop KG

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although not well understood, foot kinematics are changed with hallux valgus. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine tarsal kinematics in women with hallux valgus deformity. DESIGN:A prospective, cross-sectional design was used. METHODS:Twenty women with (n=10) and without (n=10) deformity par...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Glasoe WM,Phadke V,Pena FA,Nuckley DJ,Ludewig PM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes a program for a child with spastic hemiparesis who had previously received physical therapy with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). After a year without physical therapy, he returned to continue to receive NMES to strengthen muscles, increase sensory awareness, and improve hand fun...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Carmick J

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：:Anti-inflammatory modalities are commonly used for the treatment of various musculoskeletal injuries. Although inflammation was originally believed to interfere with skeletal muscle regeneration, several recent studies have highlighted the beneficial effects of inflammatory cells on muscle healing. This discrepancy is...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Duchesne E,Dufresne SS,Dumont NA

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：: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 describe the instructional styles of physical therapy faculty in basic professional programs in the United States in the academic year 1977-78. The Instructional Styles Inventory of Canfield and Canfield was used to test 311 respondents (61% of the total basic preparation faculty membe...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Payton OD,Hueter AE,McDonald M,Hirt S

更新日期：1980-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), a common voice disorder that is not commonly referred for physical therapy intervention, is characterized by excessive muscle recruitment, resulting in incorrect vibratory patterns of vocal folds and an alteration in voice production. This case series was conducted...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Tomlinson CA,Archer KR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this case series was to describe the experience of Swiss physical therapists in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 during their acute care hospital stay and to discuss challenges and potential strategies in the clinical management of these patients. METHODS:We report 11 cases of patients with...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Eggmann S,Kindler A,Perren A,Ott N,Johannes F,Vollenweider R,Balma T,Bennett C,Silva IN,Jakob SM

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Prospective surveillance by physical therapists enables early detection and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Strategies to increase access to prospective surveillance could reduce the burden of BCRL on patients and the health system. One potential solution is self-managed surveillance th...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： Rafn BS,McNeely ML,Camp PG,Midtgaard J,Campbell KL

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyze the reliability (interrater and intrarater) and agreement (repeatability and reproducibility) properties of tapered flow resistive loading (TFRL) measures in patients with heart failure (HF). METHODS:For this cross-sectional study, participants were recruited from the...

journal_title：Physical therapy

authors： da Silva FMF,Cipriano G,Lima ACGB,Andrade JML,Nakano EY,Chiappa GR,Cahalin LP,Cipriano GFB

更新日期：2020-12-07 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