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- Editorial
Author:
Jane Eason, PT, PhD
Abstract: The feature article in this issue of the journal by Drs. DeTurk and Benz Scott provides information on who the providers of
cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation are in the state of New York. Their findings indicate that physical therapists do not play
a big role in these programs and that it is primarily exercise physiologists and nurses who are responsible for developing the
exercise prescriptions. Although there are geographic areas of the country where physical therapists play a large r...
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Physical Therapists as Providers of Care: Exercise
Prescriptions and Resultant Outcomes in Cardiac and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs in New York State
Author(s):
William E. DeTurk, PT, PhD; Lisa Benz Scott, PhD
Abstract:
Physical therapists have engaged in cardiac
rehabilitation (CR) and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for
decades, but the extent of their current involvement in this
practice area is unclear. This study surveyed directors of
CR and PR programs on a statewide level to ascertain what
type of provider is writing the prescription, which methods
of exercise formulation are used, which outcome measures
are used and their congruency with established guidelines.
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Oxygen Use In Physical Therapy Practice
Author(s):
Rebecca H. Crouch, PT, MS, CCS, FAACVPR,
Coordinator of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Duke University
Medical Center, Department of Physical Therapy
Abstract:
Oxygen is an element, a gas, and a drug that, for people
with lung disease, is an essential part of their lives. Oxygen
and the nutrients in food combine to supply the cells of
the body the energy needed to achieve all human activity:
everything from bodily functions, such as breathing, to
performing activities of daily living. For some pulmonary
diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), supplemental
oxygen is necessary t
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The Impact of Obesity on Walking:
Implications for Fitness Assessment
and Exercise Prescription
Author(s):
Patricia J. Ohtake, PT, PhD, Physical Therapy Program, Department of Rehabilitation
Science, University at Buffalo
Abstract:
The prevalence of obesity has increased in the United
over the past 20 years. Data from the Center for Disease
Control (CDC) has indicated that in 1994 (the first year
that data were available for all 50 states), 16 states had an
adult obesity incidence of 15 19% and the remaining
36 states had an incidence of 10 14%. In contrast, by
2006, the most recent year for which data are available,
the incidence of obesity had increased to two states with
obesity incidence of 30%, 20 state
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Linda Crane Lecture 2008
The Challenge for the Future: Five Steps
to Improve Quality, Incorporate Prevention,
Maintain Productivity, and Have Fun!
Author(s):
Ellen Hillegass, PT, EdD, CCS, FAACVPR
Abstract:
As I was preparing for this presentation
I was thinking about Linda and
what the Linda Crane Award meant.
Linda had a lot of wonderful character
traits, a serious dedication towards specialization
and many strong beliefs for
the direction of the profession which is
what this Award should remind us to
bring forward for future generations of
PT. Since not everyone here knew Linda, I thought I would
go through the ABCs characterizing Linda and talk to you
about lasting impressions of
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