Volume 1, Issue 1, 2006
Article 1 | Research Report – Effect of Taping on Pain and Range of Motion of Athletes with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Pilot Study
Ventura MG, MPhty (Sports Phty), Chua CDM, Espiritu JE, Gonzalez, MB, Lopez SMO
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a taping technique on pain and ROM of shoulder on athletes with impingement syndrome.
Article 2 | Research Report – Performance of Community Living Filipino Adults Aged 21-87 Years on the Functional Reach Test
Magtoto LS, PTRP, MA, MSPT; Abalos EG; Barraca A; Castillo J; Lumbrera I; Porciuncula F
The Functional Reach test (FR) is used to detect balance impairment and change in balance performance over time.
Article 3 | Research Report – Incidence of Chronic Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Badminton Players Participating in UAAP
Guilas AA, PTRP, Lagman RAZ, PTRP, Go JD, PTRP, Liao LAS, PTRP, Mamaril GP, PTRP, Rueca JRQ, PTRP, Tapire KM, PTRP
To determine the common types and sites of lower extremity injury in badminton varsity players in the UAAP and to determine the effects of playing surface and shoe type in relation to injuries of the lower extremity in this population.
Article 4 | Research Report – Anthropometric Measurements of Public Elementary School Students in District of Manila
Lipardo DS, PTRP, MSPT; Espaldon, MJH ; Javier, ALV ; Lopez, PNL; Ng Tsai AC; Yruma, MEM
Musculoskeletal discomfort and low back pain could arise from the mismatch between the school furniture and the body dimensions of the children.
Article 5 | Research Report – Validity and Reliability of Selected Outcome Measures Used in Rehabilitation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Literature Review
Warren KJC, MHlthSc, PTRP; Chua CDM, PTRP; Tagala AA, PTRP; Cadiz BO, PTRP; Maglanque NP II
The aim of this study is to conduct a literature review of available evidence on selected outcome measures commonly used during rehabilitation following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (ACL-R) with emphasis on their validity and reliability.
Article 6 | Feature – Writing to Publish – Issue for Consideration
Dr. Saravana Kumar and Dr. Karen Grimmer-Somers Centre for Allied Health Evidence University of South Australia
Given the increasing focus of Evidence Based Practice in health care, research publications provide an important avenue in accessing best research evidence from the literature.
Article 7 | Editorial
JANINE MARGARITA R. DIZON, MSPT, PTRP Editor – in – Chief
It was in the year 2001 when the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program was offered by the University of Santo Tomas Graduate School, in collaboration with the University of South Australia, through the efforts of Dr. Consuelo Suarez, Dean of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences (AY 1996-2006).
Article 8 | Commentary – Improvements in Maximal Oxygen Consumption Among Elderly Tai Chi Chuan Practitioners
Dizon JMR, MSPT, PTRP; Briones MC; Cundangan MC; De Leon J; Lagman E; Precilla L; Pua JH; Racela AMR
This study was undertaken to provide information about the therapeutic effects of Tai Chi Chuan in improving the maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) of the elderly.
Article 9 | Commentary – Prevalence of Low Back Pain Among Jeepney Drivers in Metro Manila: A Descriptive Study
Atlas AP, MSPT, PTRP; David JAZ; Erese RR; Alejandrino PMB; de Claro MC; Agawa RA
Jeepney drivers assume the sitting position for prolonged periods of time because of the requirements of their occupation, which could lead to musculoskeletal impairments specifically low back pain (LBP).
Article 10 | Commentary – Gluteal Taping on Running Performance of Health , Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Cerdenia JT, Ang A, Asuque JD, Bucasas PA, Datinguinoo L, De Belen JJ, Eugenio EC, Maralit SM
To determine the effect of gluteal taping on gluteal muscle activity, running speed and stride length.
Article 11 | Commentary – Kinematic of Bowling a Comparative Study Between Beginner and Advanced Bowler
Cerdenia JCT, PTRP, MHlthSc; Aldea BY, Alcantara Jr. RP; Lacson EMC; Magday EA; Pimentel ICC
The study aims to describe and compare the kinematics between beginner and advanced bowlers, and male and female bowlers.
Article 12 | Commentary – Prevalence of Back Pain Among Adolecents in the City of Manila and its Association to Backpack Use
Peralta CR, Villamor TL, Mendoza MP, Tolentino EA, Valmonte CM
To determine the prevalence of back pain among adolescent students in the city of Manila, the viability of the contributing factors to adolescent back pain, and the association of back pain to backpack use.
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