Invited eCommentaries:

Invited Commentary on "Allowing Intralimb Kinematic Variability During Locomotor Training Poststroke Improves Kinematic Consistency: A Subgroup Analysis From a Randomized Clinical Trial"

Carolynn Patten, Elisa J. Gonzalez-Rothi, Virginia L. Little, and Steven A. Kautz
PHYS THER 2009 89: e7-e8 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080180.ic); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Research Reports:

Assessment of the Quality of Cost Analysis Literature in Physical Therapy

Laura E. Peterson, Clifford Goodman, Erin K. Karnes, Charlene J. Chen, and J. Amanda Schwartz
PHYS THER 2009 89: 733-755 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080326); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line][Discussion Podcast]  

Reproducibility of Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging for the Measurement of Abdominal Muscle Activity: A Systematic Review

Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa, Chris G. Maher, Jane Latimer, and Rob J.E.M. Smeets
PHYS THER 2009 89: 756-769 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080331); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Screening for Elevated Levels of Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Regarding Work or Physical Activities in People Receiving Outpatient Therapy

Dennis L. Hart, Mark W. Werneke, Steven Z. George, James W. Matheson, Ying-Chih Wang, Karon F. Cook, Jerome E. Mioduski, and Seung W. Choi
PHYS THER 2009 89: 770-785 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080227); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

A Controlled Examination of Medical and Psychosocial Factors Associated With Low Back Pain in Combination With Widespread Musculoskeletal Pain

Martin Friedrich, Julia Hahne, and Florian Wepner
PHYS THER 2009 89: 786-803 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080100); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Physical Therapists’ Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practice Approaches Regarding People Who Are Obese

Suzanne Sack, Dianne Rigassio Radler, Kathleen K. Mairella, Riva Touger-Decker, and Hafiz Khan
PHYS THER 2009 89: 804-815 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080280); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a Framework to Examine the Association Between Falls and Clinical Assessment Tools in People With Stroke

Marianne Beninato, Leslie G. Portney, and Patricia E. Sullivan
PHYS THER 2009 89: 816-825 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080160); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Invited Commentary

Reuben Escorpizo, Alarcos Cieza, and Gerold Stucki
PHYS THER 2009 89: 825-827 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080160.ic); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Author Response

Marianne Beninato, Leslie G. Portney, and Patricia E. Sullivan
PHYS THER 2009 89: 827-828 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080160.ar); [Full Text] [PDF]  

Allowing Intralimb Kinematic Variability During Locomotor Training Poststroke Improves Kinematic Consistency: A Subgroup Analysis From a Randomized Clinical Trial

Michael D. Lewek, Theresa H. Cruz, Jennifer L. Moore, Heidi R. Roth, Yasin Y. Dhaher, and T. George Hornby
PHYS THER 2009 89: 829-839 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080180); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Psychometric Comparisons of 4 Measures for Assessing Upper-Extremity Function in People With Stroke

Jau-Hong Lin, Miao-Ju Hsu, Ching-Fan Sheu, Tzung-Shian Wu, Ruey-Tay Lin, Chia-Hsin Chen, and Ching-Lin Hsieh
PHYS THER 2009 89: 840-850 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080285); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of Maximum Tolerated Muscle Torques Produced by 2 Pulse Durations

Wayne B. Scott, James B. Causey, and Tara L. Marshall
PHYS THER 2009 89: 851-857 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080151); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants:

News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

PHYS THER 2009 89: 859-860 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2009.89.8.859); [Full Text] [PDF]  

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