Editorials:

Above Board: Clear Bylaws Support the Research Mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy

Richard K. Shields
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1010-1012 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2009.89.10.1010); [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Research Reports:

Stretch Exercises Increase Tolerance to Stretch in Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Roberta Y.W. Law, Lisa A. Harvey, Michael K. Nicholas, Lois Tonkin, Maria De Sousa, and Damien G. Finniss
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1016-1026 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20090056); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Exploring Objects With Feet Advances Movement in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jill C. Heathcock and James C. (Cole) Galloway
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1027-1038 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080278); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Discussion Podcast]  

Factors Influencing Information Seeking by Physical Therapists Providing Stroke Management

Nancy M. Salbach, Sara J.T. Guilcher, Susan B. Jaglal, and David A. Davis
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1039-1050 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20090081); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of Hand Cycle Training on Physical Capacity in Individuals With Tetraplegia: A Clinical Trial

Linda J.M. Valent, Annet J. Dallmeijer, Han Houdijk, Hans J. Slootman, Thomas W. Janssen, Marcel W.M. Post, and Lucas H. van der Woude
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1051-1060 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080340); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Step Test Scores Are Related to Measures of Activity and Participation in the First 6 Months After Stroke

Vicki Stemmons Mercer, Janet Kues Freburger, Shuo-Hsiu Chang, and Jama L. Purser
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1061-1071 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080368); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Muscle Deficits Persist After Unilateral Knee Replacement and Have Implications for Rehabilitation

Anu Valtonen, Tapani Pöyhönen, Ari Heinonen, and Sarianna Sipilä
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1072-1079 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20070295); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Age Affects the Attentional Demands of Stair Ambulation: Evidence From a Dual-Task Approach

Heidi A. Ojha, Rebecca W. Kern, Chien-Ho Janice Lin, and Carolee J. Winstein
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1080-1088 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080187); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Physical Fitness in Children With High Motor Competence Is Different From That in Children With Low Motor Competence

Monika Haga
PHYS THER 2009 89: 1089-1097 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20090052); [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [The Bottom Line]  

Letters and Responses:

On "A guide to interpretation of studies..." Hancock M, et al. Phys Ther. 2009;89:698–704.

PHYS THER 2009 89: 1098-1099 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2009.89.10.1098); [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Author Response

PHYS THER 2009 89: 1099-1100 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2009.89.10.1099); [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

On "Physical therapists’ attitudes, knowledge, and practice..." Sack S, et al. Phys Ther. 2009;89:804–815.

PHYS THER 2009 89: 1100 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2009.89.10.1100); [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Corrections:

LeMaster JW, et al. "Effect of weight-bearing activity on foot ulcer incidence..." Phys Ther. 2008;88:1385–1398.

PHYS THER 2009 89: 1103 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080019.cx); [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants:

News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy

PHYS THER 2009 89: 1104-1105 (DOI: 10.2522/ptj.2009.89.10.1104); [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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