PHYSICAL therapyPATIENTS' attitudesMULTIPLE sclerosisWALKING speedPHYSICAL therapistsGait speed is frequently the primary efficacy endpoint in clinical trials of interventions targeting mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, it is unclear whether increased gait speed is a me...
(2012). Critical approaches in physical therapy research: Investigating the symbolic value of walking. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 28, 474-484.Gibson, Barbara E., & Teachman, G. (2012). Critical approaches in physical therapy research: Investigating the symbolic value of walking. ...
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effects of a Pilates exercise programme on walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis and compare this exercise approach to conventional physical therapy sessions. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer...
Physical Therapy Job Description: Physical therapists (PTs) help patients, including accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, diabetes, wounds and cerebral palsy, by providing services that restore function, ...
In the "Plan to Foster Clinical Research in Physical Therapy," adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association, clinical research is defined as "a systematic process for formulating and answering questions about the uses of, the bases for, and the effectiveness of physical therapy practice."1...
The final goal of physical therapy for a patient that has suffered an ACL tear is a return to as much function as possible; whether or not the patient has received surgical repair. For those patients that choose NOT to have surgery, PT will assist in decreasing pain and swelling, increasing...
Walking Jogging Stair climbing Side-stepping (sideways) Shuffle walking (walking backward) Who Benefits From These Physical Therapy Exercises? Ambulation exercises are important activities forthose who need to exercise muscles that have been immobilizedand often cause; ...
Physiofitness is an excellent place for physical therapy! I injured my knee and thought I would have a lifetime of problems. James Calder has been taking care of my treatment and I am almost perfect in a short amount of time. I have total faith I will be even better than before!Very ...
Dr. Amy is the founder and owner of Physical Therapy for everyBODY. She started PT4EB to provide specialist care to her friends and neighbors in Maple Valley after getting frustrated by the lack of time and attention provided to patients at a typical PT clinic. Want to learn the fun facts...
Had recent surgery or lower extremity injury? Chances are you’re having some trouble walking normally. Physical therapists call this mode of walking your ‘gait’. If your gait is off, there are several important reasons you may want to consider physical therapy for gait training. ...