Evidence for electronic health record systems in physical therapy.

With increasing pressures to better manage clinical information, we investigated the role of electronic health record (EHR) systems in physical therapist practice through a critical review of the literature. We reviewed studies that met our predefined criteria after independent review by 3 authors. The investigators in all of the reviewed studies reported benefits, including improved reporting, operational efficiency, interdepartmental communication, data accuracy, and capability for future research.

Concurrent validity of upper-extremity volume estimates: comparison of calculated volume derived from girth measurements and water displacement volume.

Background And Purpose: The volume of all limbs can be determined by water displacement methods or calculations derived from girth measurements. The purpose of this study was to determine the concurrent validity of calculated volume and water displacement volume measurements.

Subjects: Both upper extremities of 14 women with lymphedema were measured.

The relationship between self-reported and clinical measures and the number of days to return to sport following acute lateral ankle sprains.

Study Design: This is a prospective observational study.

Objective: To determine the relationship of self-reported and clinical measures to the number of days to return to sport following acute lateral ankle sprains.

Background: In order to direct rehabilitation, injury classification schemes should include self-reported and clinical measures that help prognosticate the number of days to return to sport (DAYS).