Books, software, and videotapes received.Books, software, and videotapes received for review by the Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items noted below were received between July 1, 2002, and September 30, 2002. Reviews of many of these items will appear in upcoming issues. Active and Passive Movement Testing. Petersen CM, Foley RA. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10121-2298: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division; 2002. $45. Alternative Medicine Sourcebook. 2nd ed. Matthews DD, ed. Detroit, MI 48226: Omnigraphics; 2002. $78. Alzheimer Solutions: A Personal Guide for Caregivers. Knittweis J, Harch J. Sausalito, CA 94965: Lucid Press; 2002. $21.95. Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities developmental disabilities (DD), n.pl the pathologic conditions that have their origin in the embryology and growth and development of an individual. DDs usually appear clinically before 18 years of age. Terminology. 2nd ed. Accardo PJ, Whitman BY. Baltimore, MD 21285-0624: Paul H Brookes Publishing Co; 2002. $34.95. Exercise Prescription and the Back. Liemohn W, ed. New York, NY 10121-2298: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division; 2001. $54.95. Gait: An Interactive Tutorial [CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). ]. Brown G. Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447: Slack Inc; 2002. $189.95. Hip Replacement: Current Trends and Controversies. Sinha RK, ed. New York, NY 10016-0602: Marcel Dekker Inc; 2002. $165. Internal Fixation internal fixation n. The stabilization of fractured bony parts by direct fixation to one another with surgical wires, screws, pins, or plates. in Osteoporotic Bone. An YH. New York, NY 10001: Thieme; 2002. $129. Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation. McGill S. Champaign, IL 61825-5076: Human Kinetics; 2002. $45. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy or OMPT is a sub-specialty of Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. This treatment approach to the neuro-musculoskeletal system is characterized by hands on treatments, joint and soft tissue mobilizations, and continual assessment of Management of the Lumbar Spine Lumbar spine The segment of the human spine above the pelvis that is involved in low back pain. There are five vertebrae, or bones, in the lumbar spine. Mentioned in: Low Back Pain , Pelvis, and Hip Region [CD-ROM]. Whitman JM, Flynn TW, Wainner RS, Magel J. San Antonio, TX 78234: Manipulations Inc; 2002. $99. Pain Sourcebook. 2nd ed. Bellenir K, ed. Detroit, MI 48226: Omnigraphics Inc; 2002. $78. Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, degenerative brain disorder first described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817. When there is no known cause, the disease usually appears after age 40 and is referred to as Parkinson's disease. : 300 Tips for Making Life Easier. Schwarz SP New York, NY 10016: Demos Medical Publishing; 2002. $18.95. Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Athlete. Feinberg JH, Spielholz NI, eds. Champaign, IL 61825-5076: Human Kinetics; 2003. $49. Scoliosis Scoliosis Definition Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine. Description When viewed from the rear, the spine usually appears perfectly straight. and the Human Spine. Hawes MC. Tucson, AZ: West Press; 2002. $74.95. Minimum Criteria for Review of Books, Videotapes, and Software This list contains the minimum criteria that must be met before a book, a videotape, or software (including CD-ROMs) can be considered for review in Physical Therapy: 1) The subject matter of the item must be relevant to physical therapist practice, education, or research. Books, software, or videotapes that discuss related subjects such as basic science and health care policy may be accepted. 2) The item must have a copyright date of the current or preceding year (ie, in 2003, the Journal will publish reviews with a copyright date of 2002 or 2003). 3) The item should be in its final published form. Physical Therapy will not accept prepress galleys or pre-release software. 4) All material, including software and videotapes, must have an ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m (International Standard Book Number). 5) The material is, in the opinion of the Editor for Reviews or the Journal staff, readily available for purchase or examination. Please note that these are minimum criteria; the fact that an item meets these criteria does not ensure that the Journal will review the item. The Journal's editorial staff and the Editor reserve the right to decline to review an item based on the degree of relevance of the subject matter to physical therapist practice or the general quality of the item. Please send review copies to APTA APTA American Physical Therapy Association. , Physical Therapy, Attn: Assistant Editor--Special Content, 1111 North Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488. |
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