Relation of Test Positions to Radial and Ulnar DeviationSpilman, Helen, W.;Pinkston,, Dorothy
doi: 10.1093/ptj/49.8.837pmid: 5799806
Abstract This study investigated the hypothesis that radial and ulnar deviation at the wrist joint are affected by the position of the upper extremity. A review of the literature on the measurement of radial and ulnar deviation is presented; equipment designed for the study and the measurement method used are described. Measurements were taken three times in each of the three test positions for one hundred subjects. The results of the measurement of radial and ulnar deviation were analyzed statistically and supported the hypothesis. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes Adapted from a thesis submitted to the Graduate Physical Therapy Curriculum, Case Western Reserve University, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, September 1967. © 1969 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc
A Study of the Dexterity and Coordination of Physical Therapy StudentsPayton, Otto, D.
doi: 10.1093/ptj/49.8.845pmid: 5799807
Abstract Twenty junior physical therapy students took the Bennett Hand-tool Dexterity Test, a hand-pressure test, and four parallel forms of an anxiety battery. The results were correlated with three rating scales completed by the students' instructors in clinical education, massage laboratory, and thermotherapy laboratory. A positive correlation, significant at the 2.5 percent level, was established between the Bennett test and the three rating scales. A moderate amount of anxietywas found to be associated with good clinical performance. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1969 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc
State Law Changes for the Physical Therapy AssistantRutan, Fred, M.
doi: 10.1093/ptj/49.8.852pmid: 5799808
Abstract General guidelines and suggested amendments are presented for consideration when preparing legislative regulations for the physical therapy assistant. Attention is given only to those sections of the current physical therapy practice act requiring amendment to regulate the practice of the assistant: definition of the physical therapy assistant, requirements for licensure, and revocation of licensure. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes Adapted from a paper presented at the Institute for Physical and Occupational Therapists, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, November 1968. © 1969 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc
A Critical Review of 12 ADL ScalesBruett, Terrill, L.;Overs, Robert, P.
doi: 10.1093/ptj/49.8.857pmid: 5799809
Abstract Twelve ADL scales reported in the literature since 1951 are analyzed according to activities measured, number of scoring steps, and type of scaling used. The problems associated with each and the type of professional worker for which each is most useful are discussed. It is suggested that mobility be expressed in natural environment as well as clinical measurement terminology. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes This investigation was supported in part by a Research and Development Grant (No. 2537 P) from the Social and Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, D.C. © 1969 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc
A Coding System for Reporting Treatment ServicesWest, David, M.
doi: 10.1093/ptj/49.8.863pmid: 5799810
Abstract This paper describes a method for reporting treatment services in a rehabilitation center. A simple letter code basedon fifteen-minute time periods was devised to represent both time and dollar values for use by all professional servicesin the center. Thus, a standard, measurable unit was established for charging for services, for cost analysis, and for personnel and program management. Automated data processing was found to be feasible, based on a letter-code input representing both time and dollar values. The code has provided the basis for computerizing the center's reporting, billing, and data collection system. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1969 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc
Sodium Salicylate Iontophoresis in the Treatment of Plantar WartsGordon, Alan, H.;Weinstein, Max, V.
doi: 10.1093/ptj/49.8.869pmid: 5799811
Abstract The management of the plantar wart has long been a perplexing problem. Treatments that have been used include surgical diathermy, electrolysis, cautery, solid carbon dioxide, roentgen rays, and ultrasound. Because 10 percent salicylic acid in collodion has also proved to be of value, it was hypothesized that salicylate ions might be introduced by means ofcommon ion transfer. Salicylate iontophoresis was found to be quite effective in the treatment of five patients. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1969 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc
Education for Physical Therapy: Committee on Basic Education, American Physical Therapy Associationdoi: 10.1093/ptj/49.8.875pmid: 5799814
Abstract In 1964, The Board of Directors of the American Physical Therapy Association appointed four persons to a new special committee, the Committee on Basic Education. Currently, the group consists of six members. Each member is active in academic or clinical instruction, or in administration of educational programs for physical therapy students. Among the functions assigned to the committee is the provision of guidelines to lend assistance in two endeavors: development of new programs in physical therapy education, and strengthening of accredited programs. Implementation of this specific charge led the committee to write this report. Because the committee anticipates that changes will be made in response to the needs of the field and of society, it will review the information frequently and revise portions, or the whole, as appropriate This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes This fourth revision was endorsed by the Council of Physical Therapy School Directors, January 1969. Reprints available from the American Physical Therapy Association, 1740 Broadway, New York, New York 10019. © 1969 American Physical Therapy Association, Inc