Physical Therapy

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.9pmid: N/A

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Sarmiento,, Augusto;May, Bella, J.;Sinclair, William, F.

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.10pmid: 5414652

Abstract A total of 328 patients with major lower-extremity amputations performed between 1964 and 1968 were reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups: 172 were fitted in surgery with temporary prostheses, and 156 were treated in the traditional manner. Immediate postsurgical fitting was found to reduce significantly the length of time between surgery and final fitting, and to enhance overall rehabilitation. Surgical, prosthetic, and therapeutic considerations, and the value of immediate postsurgical fitting in rehabilitation of the patien' with an amputation are discussed. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida 33134. © 1970 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc

Rembe, Eugene, C.

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.19pmid: 5414653

Abstract The use of cryotherapy on the postsurgical rheumatoid hand is studied with reference to pain and edema. The physiological significance of cold is discussed briefly, but major emphasis is placed on the “hunting response” and the use of cold as a treatment procedure The thirty subjects weretested pre- and postoperatively for edema. The hand was submerged in a hand-volume tank to determine the amount of volume for each hand. The hand-volume test was used to determine the amount of edema present postoperatively as compared to the preoperative hand volume. The postoperative pain was recorded as the patient subjectively described it as compared to the preoperative pain. The results were not conclusive because no significant difference at the .05 level of confidence was found in pre- and postoperative edema. Pain was considered to be reduced with the use of cryotherapy. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1970 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc

Michels,, Eugene

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.24pmid: 5414654

Abstract Associated movements are operationally defined, and a study of the contralateral transfer effect of right-hand training on a task requiring dissociation and recombination of associated-movement components is reported. In the sample studied, a highly significant gain of 44 percent was obtained in subsequent left-hand performance of the task, and individual differences in initial proficiency on the task persisted through training. The principal conclusion was that the gain in proficiency represents motor learning. Theoretical and research implications of the study are discussed. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes Adapted from a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Adapted from a paper presented at the Forty-fourth Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, Miami, Florida, July 1967. © 1970 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc

Noland, Royce, P.

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.34pmid: 5414655

Abstract Four components that can affect quality health care are identified: organization, third-party payers, peer review, and the individual health professional. Emphasis is placed on the role of the individual health professional and on the participation of the professional organization in guiding and enhancing the quality of health care. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes Adapted from a paper presented at the Forty-fifth Annual Conference of the American Physical Therapy Association, Chicago, Illinois, July 1968. © 1970 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc

Beeby,, James;Broeg, Philip, E.

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.40pmid: 5414656

Abstract Effective management of the patient with breast cancer requires close cooperation between surgical and physical therapy services. A radical mastectomy technique, and the pre- and postoperative schedules for eight patients, are described. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes Opinions and assertions in this article are those of the authors and are not be construed as the reflected views of the Navy Department or the Naval Service at large. © 1970 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc

Philips, Champe, E.

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.44pmid: 4244346

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Bishop,, Beverly

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.46pmid: 4190007

Abstract The population and information explosions have created acute teaching problems in physical therapy. This paper describes uses of films, closedcircuit television, and video tapes to resolve patient-availability problems, to compress time in studying the chronically ill, and to reduce distance between the basic science laboratory and the clinic. Establishment of centers is proposed for collecting films and tapes, instituting quality control, determining instrument compatibility, and preparing video tapes for national certification examinations. The paper concludes that, in spite of their limitations, these media deserve wider acceptance and use in teaching than they now receive. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1970 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc

doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.53pmid: 5414657

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doi: 10.1093/ptj/50.1.57pmid: N/A

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