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These current awareness lists aim to help readers keep up to date with articles of interest in overseas physiotherapy publications and those for other professions in the UK. They are not comprehensive and the full texts are not available from the Chartered Society - they should be found in medical libraries. The figures at the end of each line refer to the page numbers.

Physical Therapy Journal of the American Physical Therapy Assoclatlon 1987, vol67, no 10, October Influence of prior knowledge on automatic and voluntary postural

adjustments in healthy and hamlpleglc subjects. M B Badke, P W Duncan, R P Di Fabio. Key words: Hemiplegia, physical therapy, posture. 1495 - 1500.

Comparison of heart rate responses: Water walking versus treadmill walking. J D Whitley, L L Schoene. Key words: Cardiac, tests and measurements; exertion; heart rate. 1501 -04.

Effects of recurrant lateral ankle sprains on active and passive judgements of joint position. M T Gross. Key words: Ankle joint, physical therapy, sports medicine, sprains and strains. 1505-09.

Prosthatic use in elderly patients with dysvascular above-knee and through-knee amputations. C E Beekman, L A Axtell. Key words: Activities of daily living, amputees, physical therapy, prostheses.

Effects of prone spinal extension exercise on passive lumbar extension range of motion. R L Smith, D B Mell. Key words: Exercise therapy, lumbosacral region, physical therapy, spine.

Use of high voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation for patients with lavator ani syndrome. L Morris, R A Newton. Key words: Electric stimulation, pain, physical therapy, rectum. 1522 - 25.

lntaraxamlnar rallablllty of observations in physical examlnatlons of the neck. Viikari-Juntura. Key words: Neck, physical examination, physical therapy, tests and measurements. 1526-32.

Diagnostic value of knee extension torque tradngs In suspected anterior cruclate ligament tears. P Stratford, V Agostino,

B Armstrong et al. Key words: Arthroscopy, knee joint, physical therapy. 1533-36.

The graying of America: Opportunitiw for phydcal therapy. A M Jette, J M Bottomley. Key words: Aged, handicapped, physical therapy.

Diabetic plantar ulcers treated by total contact casting: A cllnlcal report. D R Sinacore, M J Meuller, J E Diamond et al. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathies, physical therapy, plaster casts, skin ulcer. 1543 - 49.

Moulded double-rocker piaster shoe for healing a diabetic plantar ulcer: A case report. J E Diamond, D R Sinacore, M J Mueller. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathies, physical therapy, plaster casts, skin ulcer. 1550-52.

Statisticel analysis of productivity In one physical therapy department. R W Bohannon. Key words: Administration, efficiency, physical therapy. 1553- 57.

1510-16.

1517-21.

1537-42.

NQ 11. November Functional outcomes after hip fracture. B Barnes, K Dunovan. Key

words: Geriatrics, hip fractures, physical therapy. 1675-79. Toe-touch test: A measure of its validity. A W Parker. Key words: Hip

joint, physical therapy, spine tests and measurements. 1630- 84. Functionel changes during acute rehabilitation In patients with stroke.

R H Seitz, K E Allred, M E Backus, J A Hoffman. Key words: Cerebrovascular disorders, physical therapy, rehabilitation.

Elactromyographlc analysis of knee exercises In healthy subjects and In patients with knee pathologies. G L Soderberg, S Duesterhaus Minor, K Arnold et a/. Key words: Biomechanics, electro- myography, physical therapy. 1691 -96.

Head and trunk movement responses In healthy children to induced versus self-induced lateral tilt. D Millete, R M Rine. Key words: Equilibrium, movement, physical therapy, vestibular system.

1685-90.

1697-1702.

Effect of high voltage stlmulatlon on edema reduction in the rat hind limb. T M Mohr, T K Akers, R G Landry. Key words: Edema, electric stimulation, rats. 1703-07.

Serial evaluation of nauromuscular function In management of chronic Inflammatory demyallnatlng polyneuropathy: A case report. J Fillyaw, R Tandan, W G Bradley. Key words: Demyelinating diseases, muscle performance, physical therapy. 1708-11.

Relief of low back pain by epidural injection: A case report. R Woodman, H Balavender, R Froeb. Key words: Backache, injections, lumbosacral region, physical therapy. 1712-14.

Bicycle ergomatar and elactromyographic feedback for treatment of muscle Imbalance In patients with spastic hemiparasis: Suggestion from the field. D A Brown, G A DeBacher. Key words: Gait, hemiplegia, physical therapy. 1715-19.

Muscle pressure affects on motonauron excltablllty: A spacial communication. C G Kukulka, P A Haberichter, A E Mueksch, M G Rohrberg. Key words: Motor neurons, muscle tonus, physical therapy. 1720-22.

Yo 12, December On the Importance of being earnest about measurement. or. How

can we be sure that what we know is true? S K Campbell. Key words: Physical therapy, tests and measurement, general.

Measurement theory. D E Krebs. Key words: Physical therapy, research. 1834- 39.

Cllnlcal uses of lsoklnatlc measurements: Critical Isiues. J M Rothstein, R L Lamb, P Mayhew. Key words: Muscle performance, measurement, physical therapy. 1840-44.

Simple cllnlcal measures. R W Bohannon. Key words: Physical therapy, tests and measurements, general. 1845- 50.

Mixing one part commonsense with each part statistics In planning the design and reporting the results of clinical research In physical therapy. L D Lehmkuhl. Key words: Physical therapy, research, statistics. 1851 -53.

Functional disability assessment. A M Jette, P D Cleary. Key words: Disability evaluation; physical therapy; tests and measurements, general. 1854-59.

Computerized system for quantltatlve measurement of sensorimotor aspects of human performance. S S Smith, G V Kondraske. Key words: Computers, physical therapy tests and measurements, general. 1860-66.

Cllnlcal measurement of range of motion: Review of gonlometry emphadslng rdlabillty and validity. R L Gajdosik, R W Bohannon. Key words: Physical therapy; tests and measurements, general.

Norm-referenced and crfterion-referenced tests: Use In pediatrics and application to task analysis of motor skill. P C Montgomery, B H Connolly. Key words: pediatrics, evaluation; physical therapy.

Measuring infant movement: Clinical and technological asaassment techniques. S R Harris, C B Heriza. Key words: Child development disorders; infant; pediatric, evaluation; physical therapy.

Clinical measurement of postural control In adults. F B Horak. Key words: Physical therapy, posture, vestibular system. 1881 -85.

Clinical measurements to assess cardiopulmonary function. C P Kispert. Key words: Cardiovascular system; physical therapy; tests and measurements, general. 1886-90.

QuaUtatlve and quantitative research in clinical practice. K F Shepard. Key words: Physical therapy, research. 1891 - 94.

Ethnographic Injury in clinical settings. B J Schmoll. Key words: Ethnography, physical therapy, research. 1895-97.

1831 - 33.

1867-72.

1873-76.

1877 - 80.

Journal of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association 1987, vol9, no 2, December Negligence and the physiotherapist In Singapore. D T L Lim. 1, 17-19. Massage therapy: Its place in physiotherapy practice In Nigeria.

RehaMlltation of the burned upper limb. S S Lim. 8-9.

Action Research 1988, vol6, no 2, Summer Taking steps towards a brighter future for amputees lnew design for

Midwifery 1987, v o l 3 Pelvic floor exercises In post-natal care. J Sleep, A Grant. 158-164.

A 0 Adekoya. 2-7.

artificial limbs by Ros Haml. 6-7.

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rne British Journal of Occupational Therapy 1988. vol51, no 5, May Arterial assessment of the hand. E Dean. 163-167.

Vol 51, no 6, June Stroke: The impact in the family. A E R Drummond. 193-194. The provision of an automatic calendar on a stroke ward: An example

of single case methodology to evaluate management procedures. N B Lincoln, J A Edmans, M F Walker et al. 195-196.

Survey of Rancho flexor hinge splint users. A C Lee. 197-198. Thumbnail sbtches of disabling diseases encountered by community

staff. P Sutcliffe. 199-200. Points of view on working together: Qualiied and unqualified staff

in an occupational therapy department for adults with a mental handicap. J Creek, G Wells. 204-206.

Bathing aids for handicapped children. J Milne. 207 - 209.

The Chiropodist 1988, vol43, no 8, August Wessex feet: A regional foot health survey. B S Brodie, C L Rees,

The objectives of joint examination in the foot and lower limb. D R

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 1988, vol30, no 1, February Disability in the Third World. R G Mitchell. 1. For how long must the soleus muscle be stretched each day to

prevent contracture? C Tardieu, A Lespargot, C Tabary, M D Bret.

Cerebral palsy in low-birthweight infants. 1. Spastic hemiplegla: Associations with intrapartum stress. II. Spastic dlplegia: Associations with fetal Immaturity. T G Powell, P 0 D Pharoah, R W I Cooke, L Rosenbloorn. 11-25.

Resolution of neurological symptoms in high-risk infants during the first two years of life. M C Piper, B Mazer, K M Silver, M Ramsay.

Prediction in very preterm infants of satisfactory neurodevelopmental progress at 12 months. A Stewart, P L Hope, P Hamilton et a/.

Vestibular function and motor proficiency of children with impaired hearing, or with learning disability and motor impairments. F B Horak, A Shumway-Cook, T K Crowe, F Owen Black. 64-79.

Development of kinaesthetic sensitivity and motor performance in children. J M Elliott, K J Connoily, A J R Doyle. 80-92.

D J Robins, A F J Wilson. 152-168.

Toilafieid. 171 -173.

3-10.

26 - 35.

53 - 63.

No 2, April Neonatal hypopituitarism: A neurological perspective. J M Costello,

P D Gluckman. 190-199. Ventilator use in progressive neuromuscular disease: Impact on

patients and their families. J R Miller, A P Colbert, N C Schock.

Maturation of the neonatal somatosensory evoked responses of preterm infants. V J Kiirnach, R W I Cooke. 208-214.

Short-latency cortical somatosensory evoked responses of preterm infants with ultrasound abnormality of the brain. V J Kiimach, R W I Cooke. 215-221.

Seat insert for cerebral-palsied children with total body involvement. K Katz, M Liebertal, E H W Erken. 222-226.

A comparison of foot-switch and EMG analysis of varus deformities of the feet of children with cerebral palsy. C A Wills, M M Hoffer, J Perry. 227-231.

200- 207.

No 3, June 'Controlled trial of physical therapy' at Johns Hopkins. M Bax.

Serial position memory of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. S W Anderson, D K Routh. V V lonasescu. 328-333.

Objective assessment of muscle strength in chronic relapsing dysimmune polyradiculoneuropathy. R E Appleton, A M Sykanda.

Effects of 'tone-reducing' vs standard plaster-casts on gait improvement of children with cerebral palsy. K A Hinderer, S R Harris, A H Purdy et a/ . 370-377.

285-286.

365-369.

No 4, August Perinatal correlates of major and minor neurological dysfunction at

school age: A multivariate analysis. M Hadders-Algra, H J Huisjes, B C L Touwen. 472-481.

Rerlnatel risk factors and minor neurological dysfunction: SlgnHicanw for behaviour and school achievement at nine years. M Hadders- Algra, H J Huisjes, B C L Touwen. 482-491.

Efficacy of soft splints in reducing severe knee-flexion contractures. J P Anderson, B Snow, F J Dorey, J M Kabo. 502-508.

Postnatal development of the cutaneous flexor reflex: Comparative study of preterm infants and. newborn rat pups. M Fitzgerald, A Shaw, N Mackintosh. 520-526.

Clinical Orthopaedics 1987, no 22 Osteoarthrosis: What is known about its prevention. E Radin. 60-65.

Nursing Times 1988, vol84, no 24, June 15-21 Soothing body and soul (massage for terminal patients). R Byass.

No 25, June 22-28 Raising the standards (quality assurance). A Kitson. 28- 32 Visible improvements. J Howell, H Marr. 33-34. Tissue viability supplement. 67- 79.

Conflict of Interest (co-operation In research). B Lr Roux. 32-33. Keep fit in pregnancy. A Williams, T Reilly. 54.

Working with Theresa (multidisciplinary rehabllitatlonl. D Fizio.

Understanding myalgic encephalomyelitis. E Brodie, E Dainty, D Coleman. 48 - 51.

39 - 41

NO 29, July 2 0 - 2 6

NO 3 1, August 3 - 9

45-47.

Journal of District Nursing 1988, vol6, no 12, June Throw in the sponge (dressing for back pain). C Akinsanya. 5-7.

Volume 7. no 2, July Natural amputation. J Morrison. 5-6.

Update The journal of postgraduate general practice 1988, vol36, no 9, May 1 Tenosynovitis and enthestitis. H L F Currey. 2240-44. Prevention and management of pressure sores. M R Bliss. 2258- 68. Osteoporosis. P J Heyburn. 2284. 2287-88, 2290, 2293. Management of postural hypotension in the elderly. D J Stott, B 0

Vol37, no 2, July Acute bronchiolitis in infants. A D Milner. 129, 130, 132. Management of varicose veins - Surgery or injections? J A Fox. 140,

Examining the shoulder. J Fry. 156, 158-159.

Williams. 2302, 2304, 2307-08.

143, 145-146, 147.

British Medical Journal 1988, vol296, .no 6629, April 16 Everyday aids and appliances: Hoists. K Waters DipCOT. 1114-17.

No 6632, May 7 Value of measuring end tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide as

an adjunct to treadmill exercise testing. J B Chambers, P J Kiff, W N Gardner et al. 1281-85.

Reported prevalence of urinary incontinence in women in a general practice. J V Jolleys. 1300-02.

Statistics in medicine: Calculating confidence intervals for relative risks (odds ratlor) and standardised ratios and rates. J A Morris, M J Gardner. 1313-16.

Everyday aids and appliances: Provision of aids. G P Muiley. 1317 -18.

No 6633. May 14 Treating hyperhydrosis. N Simpson. 1345. Replacement of the shoulder. M Watson. 1346-47. Aids and adaptations for the eideriy at home: Underprovided,

underused and undermaintained. J George, V E Binns, A D Clayden, G P Mulley. 1365-66.

No 6637, June 11 Bebywalkers and infant burns. M A Birchali, H P Henderson. 1641.

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