Index to PT 2002 Abstracts by Category

Abstracts to be presented at Physical Therapy 2002 are listed by category amd by author/presenter. Presenters' names appear in bold in the Author/Presenter Index.

Acute Care/Hospital Clinical Practice

Ittenbach, Dennis - Efficacy of Pressure Ulcer Care: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Guidelines and Review of Current Literature (PO-SI-2-TH)

Pati, Anne - Pilates Applications for Acute Care and Mobility Challenged Populations (PO-SI-1-TH)

Roush, James - Concurrent Feedback Versus Delayed Feedback in Teaching Partial Weight-Bearing Skills to Patients Following Orthopedic Surgery (PO-RR-4-TH)

Ruebling, Irma - High Risk Factors for Early Unplanned Re-Admission in an Acute Care Setting (PO-RR-3-TH)

Administration

Flemming, Patricia - Comparison of Clinician and Manager Perceptions of a Clinical Advancement Program: Survey Findings Within University-based Multi-institutional Settings (PO-RR-5-F)

Aquatic Physical Therapy

Gilbert, Dawn - Aquatic Therapeutic Intervention for Individuals with Lumbar Dysfunction (PO-SI-6-TH)

Shimp, Kristin - Effect of Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program on Function for Women with Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis (PO-RR-7-TH)

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary

Amundsen, Louis - Effect of Increasing Stair Climbing as a Component of Daily Activity (PO-RR-10-TH)

Cho, James - The Effects of a 6-Week Aerobic Based Exercise Program with Sensory Organization, Limits of Stability and Indexes of Fitness Measurements in a Stroke Survivor (PO-RR-9-TH)

LaPier, Tanya - Functional Recovery from Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (CAB) Surgery: A Case Report (PL-RR-121-F)

LaPier, Tanya - Function Status in Patients Managed Medically Vs Surgically for Coronary Artery Disease: Preliminary Data (PO-RR-12-TH)

Rone-Adams, Shari - The Effect of Qigong, Imagery, and Breathing on Exertion Tolerance (PO-RR-11-TH)

Roush, James - The Interrater Reliability of Three Measures for the Evaluation of Chest Wall Motion (PL-RR-120-F)

Wengler, Heather - Comparison of Energy Cost and Myocardial Demand of Vacuuming Using Different Models of Vacuum Cleaners (PO-RR-8-TH)

Clinical Education

Beling, Janna - Effects of Educational Intervention in Gerontology on Physical Therapy Students' Knowledge About the Older Adult (PL-RR-123-F)

Boebel, Matthew - Development of Clinical Education Model for Physical Therapy Students Working With Patients Covered by Medicare Part B (PL-SI-129-F)

Bordenave, Lori - Use of an Electronic Bulletin Board During Clinical Internships (PL-SI-127-F)

Francis, Nora - Correlations Between Visual Analog Ratings and Written Comments on the Safety Criterion of the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PL-RR-130-F)

Hembree, Judith - Incredible Journey: Physical Therapy Elective Clinical Education Experience in Haiti (PL-SI-124-F)

Kelly, Stephanie - Reimbursement Restrictions and Clinical Education: A Successful Approach for a Clinical Experience in Long-Term Care (PL-SI-131-F)

Kettenbach, Virginia - The Role of Participating in a Clinical Educator Training Curriculum in Preparing Physical Therapists to Act as a Clinical Educator (PL-RR-122-F)

Murray, Judith - Key Behaviours of Effective Clinical Tutors in Physical Therapy (PL-RR-125-F)

Thorp, Lori - Patient Management By and Supervision of Physical Therapist Students During Initial Clinical Education Rotations (PL-RR-126-F)

Wills, Mary - Health Care in a Third World Country: An Interdisciplinary Practicum Experience for a Physical Therapist Enrolled in a Postprofessional Doctoral Program (PL-SI-128-F)

Clinical Electrophysiology

Allen, Cheryl - Maggot Debridement Therapy as an Alternative Selective Debridement Modality for Mixed Vital and Devitalized Tissue Ulcers (PO-SI-13-TH)

Attia, Magdy - Head Posture Changes Neck Muscle Activity in Patients with Tension-Type Headache (PO-RR-19-TH)

Berman, Joseph - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Noncontact Normothermic Wound Therapy on Chronic Full-Thickness Pressure Ulcers (PO-RR-17-TH)

Betts, Elaine - Static Magnet Application: Effects on Perceived Discomfort as Elicited by Electrical Stimulation (PO-RR-14-TH)

Crawford, Melissa - Electromyographic Activity During Relaxed Versus Upright Sitting Posture Using the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Technique (PO-RR-21-TH)

Jain, Meeta - Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Cutaneous Blood Flow in Healthy Tissue (PO-RR-20-TH)

Musa, Kimberly - Effectiveness of the MyoTrac Biofeedback Unit in Increasing Muscle Recruitment During an Isometric Quadriceps Contraction (PO-RR-18-TH)

Oakley, E - The Effects of Aromatherapy on Resting Muscle Tension (PO-RR-15-TH)

Pineda, Enrique - Volitional and Reflex Modulation of the Ankle Antagonists in Hemiparetic Subjects During Gait Stimulating Postures: An EMG and H Reflex Study (PO-RR-16-TH)

Sembrowich, Walter - Intracutaneous and Transcutaneous Drug Penetration Following High and Low Current Iontophoresis (PO-RR-22-TH)

Education

, - Survey of Entry-Level Physical Therapist Education Institutions Utilizing Service Learning, Student Volunteerism, and Pro Bono Clinics (PO-RR-30-TH)

Abdulla, Fuad - Attitudes of Rural and Urban Physical Therapists Toward Treating People with AIDS (PO-RR-33-TH)

Bainbridge, Cheryl - Preparing Students for Ethical Clinical Practice: Course Outcomes (PO-SI-27-TH)

Block, Peggy - Integrating a Wellness Program for Senior Adults into an Educational Setting (PO-SI-47-TH)

Carey, Mary - Assessing the Clinical Performance of a Manual Therapy Technique Following a Continuing Education Seminar (PO-SI-43-TH)

Clouten, Norene - Cultural Diversity in Clinical Education: The Performance of Minority Students and the Expectations of Clinical Instructors (PO-RR-45-TH)

Collins, Jennifer - Changing Conditions in the Health Care Industry, the Profession, and the Academy: the Effects of the Environment on the Work of Physical Therapy Faculty (PL-RR-137-F)

Cornman-Levy, Diane - Community-Academic Partnerships: The Evolution of Community-Based Physical Therapy (PL-SI-135-F)

Daniel, John - Effects of Learning Style and Learning Environment on Achievement of Physical Therapy Students in Distance Education (PL-RR-138-F)

Decker, Ann - Development of a Community Health and Wellness Track in a Physical Therapy Curriculum (PO-SI-24-TH)

Dutton, Lisa - Professional Socialization in Physical Therapy: Influences and Outcomes (PL-RR-139-F)

Eifert-Mangine, Marsha - Measuring Satisfaction with Internet Based Continuing Professional Development (PO-RR-42-TH)

English, Mary - A Needs Assessment for Physical Therapy Participation in an Internal Medicine Residents' Clinic (PO-RR-41-F)

Fell, Dennis - Physical Therapists Verbally Discouraging Applicants from Entering the Profession: Change in Incidence Among Applicants to One MPT Physical Therapy Program (PL-RR-134-F)

Fell, Dennis - Faculty-Presented Continuing Education Course Series: Meeting Community Needs, Disseminating Evidence-Based Clinical Information, Generating Faculty Development Funds (PL-SI-133-F)

Geigle, Paula - What Do Physical Therapy Educators Define as Clinical Decision-Making and How Are These Definitions Evidenced in Their Teaching? (PO-RR-46-F)

Gustafson, Beth - Resource Development: Facilitating Responsibility for Learning in Students (PO-SI-26-F)

Gustafson, Beth - Fit for Practice: Professional Development in Students (PO-SI-25-F)

Heiss, Deborah - Improvements in Students' Confidence in Their Ability to Interpret and Apply Research to Clinical Practice After Participating in a Mock Trial to Foster Evidence-Based Practice (PO-RR-32-TH)

Hirata, Jodi - A Comparison of Length of Affiliation and Visual Analog Scores on the APTA Clinical Performance Index (PO-RR-36-F)

Ingram, Deborah - An Analysis of Pass Rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination Based on Educational Program Characteristics (PO-RR-31-F)

Killian, Clyde - A Support Course for Postprofessional Students who Received their Physical Therapy Education Outside the United States (PO-SI-28-F)

Lake, David - Enhancing the Computerized Database Search Skills in Physical Therapy Students (PL-RR-132-F)

Lowe, Susan - Implementing a Service Learning Component to a Physical Therapy Curriculum as a Scholarly Project (PO-SI-51-TH)

Messaros, Andrew - Use of Bioinformatics, Scientific Analysis, Debate, and Technology in an Entry-Level "Evidence-Based Practice" Course (PO-SI-23-TH)

Nayer, Marla - Problem-Based Learning Versus Traditional Curricula: Are the PBL Graduates Different? (PL-RR-140-F)

Otte, Renee - National and Consistent Use of the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument as a Grading Tool: As Reported by Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education (PO-RR-48-F)

Palmer, Phillip - Quality Improvement in Physical Therapy Education: What Contributes to High First Time Pass Rates on the National Physical Therapy Examination? (PL-RR-141-F)

Resnik, Linda - Use of Outcomes Measurement for Identification of Therapists with Clinical Expertise (PO-RR-40-F)

Resnik, Linda - Influence of Advanced Orthopaedic Clinical Certification on Clinical Outcomes (PO-RR-39-F)

Rone-Adams, Shari - Interrater Reliability of the Clinical Performance Instrument (PO-RR-49-F)

Roush, Susan - Changing the Culture: Improving the Retention and Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education (PO-SI-50-TH)

Saylor, Mary - The APTA'S Vision of the Clinical Doctorate: Clinicians' Opinions and Recommendations for Change (PO-RR-44-TH)

Seaman, Kenneth - Development and Implementation of Unique Clinical Internships and an Examination of the Impact They Have on a Graduate's Career (PO-SI-38-F)

Sleek, George - Measurement of Formaldehyde Levels in a Gross Anatomy Laboratory With and Without Use of a Formaldehyde Neutralizing Solution (PO-RR-34-TH)

Sullivan, Jane - Computer Abilities in Entry-Level Physical Therapy Education: The Northwestern Model (PL-SI-136-F)

Vasek, Joseph - Physical Therapy Student Education in a Multi-Disciplinary Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Seating Clinic (PO-SI-37-TH)

Zachary, Dana - Utilizing the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument to Compare Student Self-Assessment with Clinical Instructor Student Assessments Based on Student Gender (PO-RR-29-F)

Geriatrics

Amberg, Sally - Sensory Processing Using the Adult Sensory Profile in an Assisted Living Population (PL-RR-149-F)

Bellew, James - The Effects of Strength Training on Leg Strength and Postural Sway in Untrained Older Men and Women (PO-RR-53-TH)

Bender, Denise - Use of Community Based Outreach Programs to Provide On-Going Interdisciplinary Geriatric Learning Experiences in Rural Areas (PL-SI-143-F)

Bruckner, J - A Modified Timed Up and Go Test to Assess Risk of Falls in Community-Based Elders with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (PO-RR-54-TH)

Hanson, Chris - The Effect of a New Treatment for Survivors of Stroke Six Months or More Post-Cerebrovascular Accident (PL-RR-142-F)

Lusardi, Michelle - Functional Performance in Community Living Older Adults: A Normative Study (PL-RR-148-F)

Miller, Ellen - Reliability of Physical and Functional Performance Measures in Community Dwelling Elders with Dementia (PL-RR-144-F)

Mueller, Tara - Comparison of Energy Expenditure During Ambulation with Different Types of Wheeled Walkers (PO-RR-58-TH)

Olson, Sharon - Effects of Exercise on Limits of Stability in Older Persons at Risk of Falling (PO-RR-56-TH)

Steed, Heather - Animal-Assisted Activities for Geriatric Patients (PL-SI-145-F)

Swain, Jammie - The Relationship Between Abdominal Strength and Balance as Measured by Clinical Balance Tests in a Population of Individuals Over 60 (PL-RR-146-F)

Templeton, Mary - Incidence, Risk Factors, and Costs of Chronic Falls Among Individuals with Mental Retardation (PO-RR-55-TH)

Van Swearingen, Jessie - Measuring Physical Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults (PL-RR-147-F)

Wolf, Simone - Individual Walker Preference and Perceived Exertion (PO-RR-57-TH)

Hand Rehabilitation

Amundsen, Louis - Measurement of Hand Grip Fatigue (PO-RR-59-TH)

Health Policy, Legislation, and Regulation

Fawbush, Jennifer - The Effect of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 on Functional Outcomes of Skilled Nursing Facility Patients with CVA (PO-RR-60-F)

Health Promotion

Barr, J - Providing Pro Bono Physical Therapy Services in an Educational Setting: Student Immersion in a Clinical Service Experience (PL-SI-151-F)

Cochran, Teresa - Empowering the Therapeutic Relationship: Qualitative Investigation of Health Beliefs in an American Indian Community (PL-RR-153-F)

Heriza, C - Physical Therapy - Perfect Partner for Park and Recreation (PL-SI-150-F)

Kraemer, Theresa - Exploring the Multicultural Competencies of Selected Licensed Florida Physical Therapists (PL-RR-154-F)

Rodriguez, Jennifer - An International Partnership in Physical Therapy Education - Enhancing the Profession (PL-SI-152-F)

Modalities

Anderson, Carter - Quantification of Total Dexamethasone-Phosphate Delivery by Iontophoresis (PL-RR-155-F)

Hewson, Kyle - The Comparison Between Warm-Up and Moist Heat for Increasing Extensibility (PL-RR-157-F)

Vinci, Felicia - The Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound Versus Shortwave Diathermy Application Over the Right Shoulder on Superficial Blood Flow and Skin Temperature at the Ipsilateral Wrist (PL-RR-156-F)

Neurology

Abdulla, Fuad - Changes in Sodium Currents of Rat Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons Following Axotomy and Axotomy-Induced Autotomy (PO-RR-61-TH)

Alon, Gad - The Effects of the Handmaster Neuroprosthesis on Hand Function in Persons with Chronic Hemiparesis (PL-RR-160-F)

Anderson, Jill - Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Upper Extremity Motor Recovery in a Patient with Subacute Stroke (PO-RR-63-F)

Bellew, James - A Correlation Analysis Between Rate of Force Development and Postural Sway During A Balance Perturbation in Older Adults. (PL-RR-163-F)

Cashin, Kathleen - The Reliability and Validity of the Berg Balance Scale, Forward and Backward Functional Reach, Timed Up and Go, and Gait Speed in People with Parkinson's Disease (PO-RR-65-TH)

Cooper, Rebecca - Local Perceptions of PNF and NDT Use for Treating Patients Recovering from CVA: Greater Cincinnati Area (PO-RR-73-TH)

Gahimer, Julie - Therapeutic Interventions in Stroke Physical Rehabilitation: A Look at the Evidence (PO-SI-76-TH)

Gillespie, Cara - Prevalence of Forced-Use Therapy and Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Clinical Practice (PL-RR-158-F)

Hammerstrom, Kia - The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Critical Power and Perceived Quality of Life for Individuals with Paraplegia: A Pilot Study (PO-RR-66-F)

Handler, Jodi - A Task-Oriented Approach to a Postural Control Disorder in an Adult with Ataxic-Athetoid Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study (PL-SI-164-F)

Hoke, Laurie - The Effects of Therapeutic Exercise on Perceived Fatigue in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (PL-RR-165-F)

Ibrahim, Mohammed - Investigation of Footwear Versus Barefoot Condition on Gait Parameters in Adults with Stroke and Non-Disabled Adults: A Pilot Study (PO-RR-69-F)

Ibrahim, Mohammed - Inter-trial Reliability of Electronic Walkway System for Patients with Stroke (PO-RR-70-F)

Jackson, Kurt - Effects of Balance Training on Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (PO-RR-67-F)

Pellecchia, Geraldine - Effects of Dual-Task Training on Postural Sway (PL-RR-161-F)

Perez, Monica - Contribution of Ia Inhibitory Pathway to Soleus H-Reflex in Sitting Versus Standing Position: Comparison Between Able-Bodied Subjects and Individuals with Incomplete SCI (PO-RR-71-TH)

Rine, Rose - Reliability and Comparison of Latency Measures Obtained with H-Reflex, DTR, and Functional Stretch Reflex Testing (PO-RR-75-TH)

Roush, James - Considering the Use of a Headrest for a Wheelchair: What Physical Therapists Think (PO-RR-62-F)

Shields, Richard - Excitability of the Motor-Neuronal Pool Before and After Standing (PO-RR-74-F)

Suteerawattananon, Monthaporn - Effects of Visual and Auditory Cues on Gait in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PO-RR-72-TH)

Tapley, Christopher - A Descriptive Analysis of One Outpatient Clinic's Approach to Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (PL-RR-159-F)

Unico, Jill - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Persons with Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: Effectiveness of Early Treatment (PO-RR-64-TH)

Zeno, Mitzi - The Effects of the Philadelphia Collar Versus the Sternal Occipital Mandibular Immobilizer on Balance Responses in a Normal Population Ages 20-50 years (PO-RR-68-TH)

Oncology

Simmonds, Maureen - Relationships Among Measures of Physical, Physiological and Psychological Function are Mediated by Fatigue Severity in Patients with Lymphoma (PO-RR-77-F)

Simmonds, Maureen - Pain, Fatigue and Physical Function in Patients with HIV/AIDS (PO-RR-78-F)

Orthopedics

Berman, Joseph - The Effects of Computer Keyboard Slope on Wrist Extension Angle and Forearm Muscle Activity Among Typists with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (PL-RR-173-F)

Boyanski, Brandi - A-B Single Subject Study of the Effects of a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program for Lateral Patellar Mal-Tracking (PO-RR-79-F)

Carley, Patrick - Are Concrete Floors Bad For Workers or is There More to Floor Surfaces? (PL-RR-184-F)

Carley, Patrick - Biomechanical Nylon Skeletal Insert Reduces EMG Muscle Activity (PL-RR-183-F)

Carter, Stephanie - Comparison of Orthopedic Outcomes Between Providers of Care: PT Versus PT/PTA Team (PL-RR-189-F)

Carter, Stephanie - Interrater Reliability for Classification of Patients with Low Back Pain (PL-RR-188-F)

Conley, Susan - Quick Foot Neuromal Pain Control: A Conservative Approach (PO-SI-96-TH)

Courtney, Carol - Evidence of Altered Sensory-Motor Characteristics in Subjects with ACL Deficiency: Preliminary Data (PO-RR-81-F)

Douris, Peter - Comparison of the Fitness Levels of Middle-Aged Soo Bahk Do Practitioners Versus Matched Sedentary Individuals (PL-RR-187-F)

Elser, Tim - Clinical Applications of Vertebral Artery Testing by Physical Therapists in a Group of Outpatient Orthopedic Clinics (PO-RR-97-TH)

Franklin, Mary - A Comparison of High Heel Step-Up-And-Over Performance Between Young and Elderly Women (PL-RR-181-F)

Freburger, Janet - Use of Physical Therapy in Ambulatory Care Settings (PO-RR-86-F)

Garmer, Douglas - The Ulnar Nerve Bias Upper Limb Neurodynamic Tension Test: An Investigation of Responses in Asymtomatic Subjects (PL-RR-176-F)

Gillette, James - Relationship Between Radiographically Measured Segmental Mobility of the Cervical Spine and Localized Pain (PO-RR-84-TH)

Graham, Cecilia - Patient-Centered Physical Therapy: The Patient's Perspective (PL-RR-167-F)

Greene, Brenda - Occupational Health Intervention Implications of an Ecological Model of Musculoskeletal Disorders (PO-TH-80-TH)

Hagberg, Kerstin - Bone-Anchored Transfemoral Amputation Prosthesis - A Case Report of Rehabilitation and Outcome (PL-RR-175-F)

Hagberg, Kerstin - Consequences of Non-Vascular Transfemoral Amputation - A Survey of Quality of Life, Prosthetic Use and Problems (PL-RR-174-F)

Hanten, William - Reliability of Mobility Testing of the Cervical Spine (PO-RR-99-TH)

Hazle, Charles - The Effect of Manual Therapy to the Cervical Spine on Postural Sway in Traumatic Cervical Spine Injuries (PL-RR-168-F)

Karmacharya, Niraja - Interrater Reliability and Validity of Ober's, Noble Compression, and Modified Thomas Tests (PO-RR-91-TH)

Kasser, Richard - Comparison of Stretching Versus Strengthening for Increasing Active Ankle Dorisflexion Range of Motion (PO-RR-92-F)

Kotoulas, Maria - How Does Terminology Affect Our Interpretation of the Literature Relating to the Treatment of Lumbar Spine Disorders (PL-SI-178-F)

Meek, Kimberly - Physical Therapists' Use of Evidence of Non-Organic/Organic Pathology on Predicted Functional Outcomes for a Case of Low Back Pain (PL-RR-177-F)

Minning, Stephen - EMG Analysis of Shoulder Muscle Fatigue During Resisted Shoulder Elevation (PL-RR-191-F)

Mossberg, Gunnar - The Effectiveness of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Including Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progressions in the Treatment of Cervicobrachial Double Crush Syndrome and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (PL-RR-170-F)

Oakley, E - A Comparison of EMG Activity of the Biceps Brachii During an Isometric Contraction With Different Verbal Commands (PO-RR-82-F)

Ogard, William - Weight Bearing Knee Joint Position Sense in Subjects with ACL-Reconstructed Knees (PO-RR-98-F)

Rogers, Helen - A Comparison of Functional Mobility in Standard Versus Ultralight Wheelchairs as Measured by Performance on Obstacle Courses (PL-RR-171-F)

Ross, Michael - Assessing the Health Status of Young Adult Male Subjects Following Knee Surgery (PL-RR-182-F)

Roush, James - The Effect of Wearing a Back Belt on Back Extension Endurance as Measured by the Sorensen Test (PO-RR-85-TH)

Schmitt, John - Comparative Responsiveness of a Region-Specific Functional Outcome Measure (PL-RR-172-F)

Shields, Richard - Longitudinal Knee Bone Mineral Density Following Spinal Cord Injury (PO-RR-89-F)

Shuler, Jill - Response of ULTT 1 After Cervical Traction Sessions to a Patient Diagnosed with Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (PO-RR-87-TH)

Sung, P - Comparing Response Time of Erector Spinae Muscle During Unexpected Loads Following Stabilization Exercise (PL-RR-186-F)

Sung, P - Coupled Cervical Spine Motion and Pain Following Stabilization Exercise (PL-RR-185-F)

Tinkel, Shannon - Range of Motion Difference in Patient after Total Knee Arthoplasty with Epidural Block or Personal Controlled Analgesia (PO-RR-94-F)

Walro, James - Lateral Epicondylitis Versus Radial Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Study (PO-RR-83-TH)

Weber, Mark - Influence of Payer Source on Health Status Outcome of Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis (PL-RR-180-F)

Wise, David - Effect of Abdominal Drawing-In Exercise Training on Pain and Function in Persons with Chronic Low Back Pain (PL-RR-169-F)

Worth, Robert - The Number of Therapy Visits, Cost, Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction Following Rotator Cuff Repair at Discharge from Physical Therapy in HMO vs. Fee-For-Service Patients (PO-RR-93-TH)

Yen, Sheng-Che - A Comparison of Temporal-Spatial Gait Parameters in Females Wearing Regular and Platform Shoes (PO-RR-95-F)

Pediatrics

Alon, Gad - Functional Performance of Children with Cerebral Palsy Following Training with the NESS Children System: A Matched-Controlled, Analyst-Blind Prospective Study (PL-RR-196-F)

Barry, Margaret - Reliability of Impairment Measures for Patients with Cerebral Palsy (PL-RR-203-F)

Bihr, Lori - Survey of Pediatric Certified Specialists' Preferences on Strengthening Children with Cerebral Palsy (PL-RR-202-F)

Braswell, Jennifer - Sensitivity and Specificity of the Clinical Dynamic Visual Acuity Test for Identifying Vestibular Hypofunction in Children (PO-RR-104-F)

Dent, Bonny - The Relationship of Anthropometric Measurements and Development of Gross Motor Skills in Infants (PO-RR-101-F)

Effgen, Susan - Relationship Between Occurrence of Gross Motor Behaviors and Attainment of Objectives in a Conductive Education Preschool (PL-RR-207-F)

Goldstein, Michelle - An Interdisciplinary Group Treatment Method for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (PO-SI-105-F)

Harris, Patricia - Reliability of the Observational Gait Scale (PL-RR-197-F)

Jones, Kathleen - The Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on 4 to 7 year Old Deaf Children (PL-RR-200-F)

McEwen, Irene - Content Validity and Interrater Reliability of a Minimal Data Set to Measure Outcomes for Students Receiving School-Based Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy (PL-RR-198-F)

Merten, Natalie - The Effects of Orthoses and Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy on the Gait of Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (PL-SI-204-F)

Mulligan, Lizanne - Comparative Analysis of Physical Activity of Fourth Versus Eighth Grade Students Using the Previous Day Physical Activity Recall (PDPAR) Survey (PL-RR-201-F)

O'Shea, Robbie - Using a Transdiciplinary Educational Approach for Children with Cerebral Palsy (PL-RR-205-F)

Ohara, Brigid - Effects of a Strength and Endurance Program in Youths with Mental Retardation (PL-RR-193-F)

Pinto-Zipp, Genevieve - The Effect of Performing Dual Tasks on Gait in Children Without Movement Disorders (PO-RR-102-F)

Pinto-Zipp, Genevieve - The Effects of a Combined Treatment Approach, Including a Lower Extremity Exercise Program and Task Specific Training on Gait in a Young Adult with Spastic Diplegia (PO-RR-103-F)

Stahr, Jody - Assessment of Motor Behavior in Children with Hearing Impairments (PL-RR-199-F)

Stern, Debra - Stress and Compliance in Caregivers of Children with Disabilities (PL-RR-195-F)

Vollan-Kerber, Annette - Posting Considerations for Orthotic Management in Spasticity: A Case Report (PL-RR-192-F)

Wellington, Bruce - Comprehension of Physical Therapy Terminology by Parents in Individual Education Plan (IEP) Meetings (PL-RR-194-F)

Professional Issues

Kertz, Laurie - Midwestern Community Health Clinic's Need for Physical Therapy (PL-RR-209-F)

Miller, Teresa - Vision 2020 and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree: A Survey of Licensed Physical Therapists in New York State (PL-RR-211-F)

Paschal, Karen - Defining Professional Identity: Student Physical Therapists' Perceptions (PL-RR-208-F)

Scheets, Patricia - Diagnosis-Based Practice (PL-RR-210-F)

Sports Physical Therapy

Bowman, Heather - Frontal Plane Motion of the Hip and Knee During the Stance Phase of Running (PO-RR-109-F)

Darby, Joshua - Velocity Specific Isokinetic Training of Shoulder Internal and External Rotators (PO-RR-112-F)

Davis, Carol - The Effects of Myofascial Release Treatment Program on the Musculoskeletal Restrictions Limiting the Golf Swing (PL-RR-214-F)

Gulick, Dawn - Relationship Between Dominant and Non-Dominant Force Production Ratios of Eccentric Shoulder External Rotation and Concentric Shoulder Internal Rotation (PO-RR-108-F)

McGee, David - Fascial Alteration Inducing a Stretch Weakness Response in Collegiate Track Athletes (PO-RR-107-F)

Nuzzo, Gentian - The Rehabilitation of an Athlete Following Osteochondral Allografting of the Medial Femoral Condyle (PL-SI-212-F)

Oldfield, Chara - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Rates Among Male and Female Populations (PO-SI-106-F)

Roush, James - The Effects of Different Running Surfaces on Vertebral Column Height Following a Three-Mile Run (PO-RR-111-F)

Syms, James - Shoulder Coordination as Measured by the Sportsrac: A Comparison Between Professional Baseball Players and Recreational Athletes (PO-RR-110-F)

Wilk, Kevin - Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow: A Long-Term Follow-up of 215 Individuals (PL-RR-213-F)

Wrench, Theodore - Outcomes Review of the Effects of Concomitant Pathology and Additional Surgical Procedures Following an Achilles Tendon Allograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on the Results of Isokinetic Strength Testing at 3 Months Post-Operative (PL-RR-215-F)

Technology

Block, Peggy - Integrating Clinical Observations of Gait Into an Educational Setting (MT--216-F)

English, Robert - Developing a Multimedia Product to Assist in Teaching Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (MT--218-F)

English, Robert - Developing a Multimedia Product to Assist in Teaching Spinal Orthotics (MT--217-TH)

Frampton, Robert - Using Multimedia to Enhance Student Comprehension of Cardiopulmonary Evaluation and Patient Management (MT--219-TH)

Women's Health

Aldridge, R - Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Edema and Function in a Patient with Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema (PO-RR-119-F)

Attisano, Mimzie - Pelvic Floor Muscular Re-Education for Pre- and Post-Partum Women (PO-SI-117-F)

Buchtel, Debra - Relationship of Urinary Incontinence to Hysterectomy and Episiotomy (PO-RR-115-F)

Franklin, Mary - Effect of High Heels on Balance Control in Elderly Women (PO-RR-116-F)

Hageman, Patricia - Perceptions of Self-Confidence, Benefits and Barriers to Exercise in a Population of Women Ages 19-69 Engaged in Full-Time Employment (PO-RR-118-F)

Liquori, Amy - Effects of a 6-Week Prenatal Water Exercise Program on Physiological Parameters and Well-Being in Women with Pregnancies in the Second and Third Trimesters (PO-RR-114-F)

Wallace, Alyson - The Efficacy of Specific Therapeutic Modalities Treating Urinary Stress Incontinence (PO-SI-113-F)