Research Reports:

Clinical Trial of Exercise for Shoulder Pain in Chronic Spinal Injury

Deborah A Nawoczenski, Jordan M Ritter-Soronen, Christine M Wilson, Benjamin A Howe, and Paula M Ludewig
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1604-1618 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20060001); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Decision-Making Ability of Physical Therapists: Physical Therapy Intervention or Medical Referral

Diane U Jette, Kerry Ardleigh, Kellie Chandler, and Lesley McShea
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1619-1629 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20050393); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Gait Symmetry and Walking Speed Analysis Following Lower-Extremity Trauma

Kristin R Archer, Renan C Castillo, Ellen J MacKenzie, Michael J Bosse and the Lower Extremity Assessment Project (LEAP) Study Group
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1630-1640 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20060035); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lengthening the Hamstring Muscles Without Stretching Using "Awareness Through Movement"

James Stephens, Joshua Davidson, Joseph DeRosa, Michael Kriz, and Nicole Saltzman
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1641-1650 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20040208); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Construction and Validation of the 4-Item Dynamic Gait Index

Gregory F Marchetti and Susan L Whitney
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1651-1660 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20050402); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A New Evaluation Method for Lumbar Spinal Instability: Passive Lumbar Extension Test

Yuichi Kasai, Koichiro Morishita, Eiji Kawakita, Tetsushi Kondo, and Atsumasa Uchida
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1661-1667 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20050281); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Reports:

Functional Restoration for a Chronic Lumbar Disk Extrusion With Associated Radiculopathy

Andrew J Hahne and Jon J Ford
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1668-1680 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20050366); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

III STEP Series:

An Integrated Framework for Decision Making in Neurologic Physical Therapist Practice

Margaret Schenkman, Judith E Deutsch, and Kathleen M Gill-Body
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1681-1702 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20050260); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evidence in Practice:

Does cardiac rehabilitation improve quality of life for a man with coronary artery disease who received percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with insertion of a stent?

Meng-Yueh Chien, Mei-Wun Tsai, and Ying-Tai Wu
PHYS THER 2006 86: 1703-1710 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20050375); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reviews of Books, Software, and Multimedia:

Low Back Syndromes: Integrated Clinical Management

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1712-1713 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1712); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Patient Practitioner Interaction: An Experiential Manual for Developing the Art of Health Care, ed 4

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1713 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1713.1); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Examination of the Shoulder: The Complete Guide

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1713-1714 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1713.2); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Alternate Therapies in the Treatment of Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Disorders: A Practical Guide

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1714-1715 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1714); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, ed 4

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1715 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1715.1); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Treating Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Clinical Research and Practice

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1715-1716 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1715.2); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Clinical Research in Practice: A Guide for the Bedside Scientist

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1716-1717 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1716); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants:

News from Foundation for Physical Therapy

PHYS THER 2006 86: 1724-1725 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2006.86.12.1724); [Full Text] [PDF]  

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