Given the pain- and function-related disability found in LE, several outcome measures were selected. 1 – 3 Outcome measures used in this case series consisted of the Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) Questionnaire. The PRTEE allows patients to rate their levels of tennis elbow pain and
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Treating Lateral Epicondylopathy With Dry Needling and Exercise: A Case Series
Brian V. Hortz and Sue Falsone
Return to Preinjured Function Following Ankle Injury
Aaron D. Sciascia, Arthur J. Nitz, Patrick O. McKeon, Jennifer Havens, and Timothy L. Uhl
demonstrable assessments for physical function where injury/impairment detection or injury prediction can be made. 3 Taken individually, each assessment method only provides a portion of the information to be used when designing rehabilitation programs. 3 A comprehensive approach to evaluation and
Components of a Behavior Change Model Drive Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Persons
Nancy E. Mayo, Kedar Mate, Olayinka Akinrolie, Hong Chan, Nancy M. Salbach, Sandra C. Webber, and Ruth Barclay
well a person ages. The classical definition of successful aging proposed by Rowe and Kahn ( 1997 ) is the intersection of avoidance of disease and disability, maintenance of high physical and cognitive function, and sustained engagement in social and productive activities. In a recent paper on
Evidence for the Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method
James Stephens and Susan Hillier
In this paper, we review experimental evidence for the effectiveness of the Feldenkrais method (FM) in changing performance in the areas of general function, mobility, and balance, as well as for pain management. We primarily focus on results from randomized-control-trial (RCT) studies but also
The Effect of Hip Joint Mobilizations Using a Mobilization Belt on Hip Range of Motion and Functional Outcomes
Alex Brun and Michelle A. Sandrey
Mobility at the hip is an often overlooked, yet a critical component of everyday function and sport. It is necessary for proper, efficient gait as well as movements such as squatting, 1 standing up, changing direction, and running. The anatomical configuration at the hip joint is what provides the
Reliability and Validity of an Acromion Marker Cluster for Recording Scapula Posture at End Range Clavicle Protraction, Retraction, Elevation, and Depression
Yaheli Bet-Or, Wolbert van den Hoorn, Venerina Johnston, and Shaun O’Leary
girdle movements could be important for future studies of shoulder and neck disorders. 1 , 13 , 14 , 27 As these movements are important for normal shoulder girdle function, the findings provide confidence for the use of the AMC method in the assessment of scapular behavior during more complex
Respiratory Function and Upper Extremity Functional Activity Performance in People With Dementia: A Shout for Attention
Cátia Paixão, Ana Tavares, and Alda Marques
Dementia is characterized by significant cognitive decline in at least one cognitive domain, such as executive function, and loss of functional independence, i.e, the individuals need support of others in their activities of daily living ( American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ). Currently
Associations Between Physical and Executive Functions Among Community-Dwelling Older Men and Women
Anna Tirkkonen, Jenni Kulmala, Tuomo Hänninen, Timo Törmäkangas, Anna Stigsdotter Neely, and Sarianna Sipilä
Walking is a complex task, which is based on the interplay of neuromuscular, sensory, and cognitive functions ( Holtzer, Verghese, Xue, & Lipton, 2006 ; Yogev-Seligmann, Hausdorff, & Giladi, 2008 ). As physical and cognitive functions decline with aging, walking, especially in more challenging
Age and Task Differences in Functional Fitness in Older Women: Comparisons With Senior Fitness Test Normative and Criterion-Referenced Data
Diane E. Adamo, Susan Ann Talley, and Allon Goldberg
Age-related changes in physical abilities, such as strength and flexibility, contribute to functional losses. However, older individuals may be unaware of what specific physical abilities compromise independent functioning. Three groups of women, aged 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 to 92 years, were administered the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) to determine age differences in physical abilities and risk for functional losses. The oldest group showed significant differences in lower body strength, aerobic endurance, and agility and dynamic balance when compared with the other groups who performed similarly. Across all groups, a faster rate of decline was found for lower body strength (50.6%) and dynamic balance and agility (45.7%) than upper body strength (21.3%) and aerobic endurance (33.6%). Criterion-referenced (CR) fitness standards suggested that 45% of the individuals were at risk for loss of independent functioning. This study highlights age-related differences in physical abilities and the risk for the loss of independence in later life.
Relationship Between Lower-Extremity Strength and Subjective Function in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain
Neal R. Glaviano and Susan Saliba
poor outcomes. 14 Patient-reported disability and functional scales are common clinical and research assessments to evaluate the subjective function in those with PFP. Although a variety of patient-reported outcomes are used within the PFP population, the Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS) and Activities
