The effect of anthropometric characteristics and electronic device use on median nerve cross-sectional area: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: This study aimed to identify the relationship between age, body mass index (BMI), weight, height, and wrist circumference and median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA). The study also aimed to examine the difference between CSA in individuals reporting a high amount (>4 hours per day) of electronic device use compared to those reporting a low amount (≤4 hours per day).

Materials/methods: One hundred twelve healthy individuals volunteered to participate in the study.

The role of diagnostic ultrasound in the examination of carpal tunnel syndrome: an update and systematic review.

Background: Diagnostic ultrasound is becoming more available and has potential for identifying carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but there is a lack of consensus on optimal measurement parameters and interpretation.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze and summarize recent published data evaluating measurement properties of diagnostic ultrasound for use in individuals with CTS.

Methods: Five databases were searched to identify studies reporting on diagnostic measurement in individuals ≥18 years of age.

Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy have an ongoing effort to create evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for orthopaedic and sports physical therapy management and prevention of musculoskeletal impairments described in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). This particular guideline focuses on hand pain and sensory deficits in carpal tunnel syndrome. .

Recommendations From the Common Terminology Panel of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy.

Background: In 2015, the American Council for Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) developed 3 strategic initiative panels to address integrated clinical education, student readiness, and common terminology for physical therapist clinical education.

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to describe the results of the work from the Common Terminology Panel.

Design: This was a descriptive, consensus-based study.

Development of an International Clinical Education Extracurricular Experience Through a Collaborative Partnership.

Background And Purpose: Participating in global health care through international clinical education may enhance the development of cultural competence and professionalism. Many logistical issues need to be resolved in the development of international clinical education experiences that meet program requirements. The purpose of this case report is to describe how a university developed such an experience for students by partnering with Amizade Global Service-Learning (Amizade), an organization that facilitates global learning experiences.

Perceptions of physical activity in a group of adolescents with cystic fibrosis.

Background: Participation in regular physical activity is routinely recommended for adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF), however, past research suggests that many patients are not regularly physically active. There may be a variety of reasons for this inconsistent participation. In this study, we used qualitative methods to explore attitudes toward physical activity with a focus on identifying facilitators and barriers in a small group of adolescents with CF.

Reliability of first ray position and mobility measurements in experienced and inexperienced examiners.

Context: Neither reliability nor validity data exist for the Root method of clinically assessing first ray position or mobility by experienced and inexperienced examiners.

Objective: To determine intrarater and interrater reliability for first ray position and mobility measurements in experienced and inexperienced examiners.

Design: Single-blind prospective reliability study.

Examining the presence of computer-assisted instruction in physical therapy education.

The purpose of this study was to compare computer-assisted instruction (CAI) use in physical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) education programs. Secondary purposes included examining faculty attitudes toward CAI, selection criteria, and evaluation criteria. Questionnaires were mailed to 389 PT and PTA programs.