LSCI 106: ONLINE RESEARCH 1: INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE RESEARCH

Student Project

RESEARCH QUESTION:


 The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Children.

 

Working with physically challenged or critically ill children requires a lot of time and patience. I chose to research about the benefits of Physical Therapy for children because of my own interest in fulfilling a career as a Physical Therapist for Pediatrics. My main goal for this search is to learn more about children requiring Physical Therapy treatment and whether the therapy is beneficial. “Many of the children receiving Physical Therapy in the hospitals for the acutely ill suffer from cystic fibrosis, or they receive preoperative and postoperative care when surgery to the muscles, tendons, joints, or nerves will make motion easier and more effective” (Krumhasl 67). If I learn about these conditions I will gain a better understanding of my expectations in treating children as a Physical Therapist.

 

 

GENERAL SEARCH WORKSHEET

CONCEPT #

Search Terms

 

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Disabilities

Injuries

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Children

Young Adults

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Physical Therapy

Physiotherapy

 

WEBLIOGRAPHY

Bristow, Robert. Aches and Pains: How the older Person Can Find Relief Using Heat, Massage, and Exercise. London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1974.

Carter, Inge R. “How Effective Are Exercise and Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain?” Journal of the Family Practice 51. 3 (March 2002): 209. InfoTrac OneFile. GaleGroup. 10 Mar. 2003. <http://web3.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/198/463/61363231w3/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A84209205&dyn=3!xrn_19_0_A84209205?sw_aep=plan_skyline>.

Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services home page, http://bhpr.hrsa.gov:80/medicine-dentistry/01abstracts/predoc.htm, Inge R. Carter MD, is listed as the head of family medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is in charge of the Department of Family and Community Medicine designed to train medical students in family medicine in as predoctoral training. In her article on the effectiveness of exercise and physical therapy for chronic low back pain, she stresses that instead of relying on medications to overcome chronic low back pain, exercise is a more effective solution. In her own experiences and clinical trials, she finds that, “Most patients with low back pain share one characteristic: a sedentary lifestyle.” Hence, physical activity especially for children who experience similar chronic pain is essential.

“Children With Disabilities.” 6 Mar. 2003. Coordinating Council of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 26 Apr. 2003. <http://www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org/>.

The institution is a new initiative by the Coordinating Council of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in conjunction with numerous other organizations to help families of disabled children. Sponsored by federal and State/Local funds, the purpose of the website and the organization is to provide families, service providers and others information on various options they have in education, health, recreation, and other assistance for their children who are afflicted with various disabilities. The URL provides an accurate description of the website and shows that it is an organization, not an advertisement. In addition, the website’s disclaimer further employs the inclusion and disclusion of the U.S. Government.

D.T. Watson Rehabilitation Services. D.T. Watson Educational Services at the Education Center at D.T. Watson. 2 April 2003. <http://www.pitt.edu/~uclid/dtwatson.htm>.

Gillian King; Tamzin Cathers; Susanne King;  Peter Rosenbaum. “Major Elements of Parents’ Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction with Pediatric Rehabilitation Services.” Children’s Health Care. 26 Apr. 2003. <http://www.erlbaum.com/shop/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=0273-9615 >.

The authors Gillian King, Ph.D. in Social Psychology and manager of Thames Valley Children’s Research Program; Tamzin Cathers, M.A., M.S.W., R.S.W.; Susanne King, Research Coordinator, has a background in psychology and sociology; Peter Rosenbaum, Developmental Pediatrrcian, Professor of Pediatrics and clinical researcher in the Faculty of health Sciences at McMaster University; are writing this work for the purpose of informing readers about what elements are involved when considering a parent’s satisfaction in terms of rehabilitation services provided to their child and to report major concerns behind dissatisfactions that parents feel in the rehabilitative care of their child.

Harris, Susan R., Knutson Loretta M. “Pediatric Orthopedics in Physical Therapy.” Physical Therapy v71 n12. December 1991: p8. Info Trac OneFile. GaleGroup. 28 Mar. 2003. <http://web3.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/613/9/61372152w3/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A11733750&dyn=3!xrn_11_0_A11733750?sw_aep=plan_skyline>.

Krumhansl, Bernice R. Opportunities in Physical Therapy Careers. Lincolnwood Illinois; VGM Career Horizons, 1993.

The website, http://www.ebookmall.com/alpha-authors/Bernice-R-Krumhansl.htm, and the information in the about the author page in the book describe Bernice Krumhansl. She is a Physical therapist of more than 50 years receiving her BA from Notre Dame and her physical therapy certificate from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was the director of physical therapy at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland and has published more than 70 articles. In her book Opportunities in Physical Therapy Careers, she writes, “There is nothing more gratifying to a physical therapist than the knowledge that, through his or her efforts, a handicapped child has learned to cope better with life’s problems.” There are great benefits when working with children but at the same time, there is great patience and motivation necessary. It is important to learn the positives and the negatives of one’s career choice.

Palfrey, Judith S., Singer, Judith D., Raphael, Ellen S., Walker, Deborah K. “Providing Therapeutic Services to Children in Special Education Placements: an Analysis of the Related Services Provisions of Public Law 94-142 in Five Urban School Districts.” Pediatrics v85. n4(1-2). April 1990: p518. InfoTrac OneFile. GaleGroup. 28 Mar. 2003. <http://web3.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/613/9/61372152w3/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A9023551&dyn=7!xrn_16_0_A9023551?sw_aep=plan_skyline>.

Pryor, Sally R. Getting Back on Your Feet; How to Recover Mobility and Fitness After Injury or Surgery to Your Foot, Leg, Hip, or Knee. Post Mills, Vermont; Chelsea Green Publishing Company, 1991.