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Physical Therapy (Specialty)
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Definition of 'Physical Therapy (Specialty)'The auxiliary health profession which makes use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin. Common names: Physical Therapy (Specialty); Physical Therapies (Specialty); Therapies, Physical (Specialty); Therapy, Physical (Specialty); Physiotherapy (Specialty); Physiotherapies (Specialty) |
Saturday, November 21, 2009
30 Oct 2009 
RATIONALE: Rehabilitation clinicians need to stay current regarding best practices, especially since adherence to clinical guidelines can significantly improve patient outcomes. However, little is known about the benefits of knowledge translation ... Read more...
A survey of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids in physiotherapists in Western Australia.
29 Sep 2009 The aim of this pilot project was to investigate the occurrence of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids in registered physiotherapists in Western Australia. Surveys were sent to physiotherapists with questions regarding personal ... Read more...
Factors influencing information seeking by physical therapists providing stroke management.
4 Aug 2009 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, ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Physical Therapy (Specialty)'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Commentary on "Strategies for rehabilitation professionals to move evidence-based knowledge into practice: a systematic review".
30 Oct 2009 - Strategies for rehabilitation professionals to move evidence-based knowledge into practice: a systematic review. 30 Oct 2009
- A survey of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids in physiotherapists in Western Australia. 29 Sep 2009
- On "Physical therapists' attitudes, knowledge, and practice..." Sack S, et al. Phys Ther. 2009;89:804-815. 29 Sep 2009
- Above board: clear bylaws support the research mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy. 29 Sep 2009
- President's perspectives. Healthcare Reform: a call to action for our patients. 30 Aug 2009
- Affirming the fundamentals in an age of high-tech rehabilitation. 30 Aug 2009
- [Role of physical therapy in the care of joint diseases] 30 Aug 2009
- KMA Legal Trust Fund protects physicians' rights. 30 Aug 2009
- Medline. 30 Aug 2009
- On "Effects of forced use on arm function in the subacute phase..." Hammer AM, Lindmark B. Phys Ther. 2009;89:526-539. 30 Aug 2009
- PRISMA: helping to deliver information that physical therapists need. 30 Aug 2009
- Factors influencing information seeking by physical therapists providing stroke management. 4 Aug 2009
- 'PhysioDirect' telephone assessment and advice services for physiotherapy: protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. Aug 2009
- The STTEP: a Model for musculoskeletal health care in marginalized communities. 30 Jul 2009
- Strategies to promote evidence-based practice in pediatric physical therapy: a formative evaluation pilot project. 28 Jul 2009
- Canine and equine physiotherapy. 23 Jul 2009
- Physical assault by patients against physiotherapists working in mental health settings. 19 Jul 2009
- Job strain in physical therapists. 14 Jul 2009
- Rehabilitation after hallux valgus surgery: importance of physical therapy to restore weight bearing of the first ray during the stance phase. 14 Jul 2009
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Technical information about 'Physical Therapy (Specialty)'
Definition: The auxiliary health profession which makes use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin.
Descriptor UI: D026761
Alternative terms: Physical Therapy (Specialty); Physical Therapies (Specialty); Therapies, Physical (Specialty); Therapy, Physical (Specialty); Physiotherapy (Specialty); Physiotherapies (Specialty);
Allowable Qualifiers: classification; economics; education; history; instrumentation; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; methods; organization & administration; standards; trends; statistics & numerical data; ethics;
Tree Number: H02.010.625;
History Note: 2002
Technical Notes: SPEC only; for therapy use MUSCULOSKELETAL MANIPULATIONS or PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES or their specifics