Biomedical subjects

J M Walter

Publications and source records attributed to J M Walter.

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PubMed1979

Rheumatoid arthritis: failure of daily heat therapy to affect its progression.

Seventeen volunteers with symmetrical rheumatoid arthritis (RA) applied heat to 1 hand twice daily for 2 years. Joint swelling, joint tenderness and grip strength were measured at intervals. The proliferative aspect of the disease was assessed by roentgenograms using a scoring system. There was no difference between experimental hand and control hand in any of the factors measured. The patients found the heat soothing and comforting. Thus, daily heat therapy did not accelerate the proliferative lesion in RA and may remain as an adjunct to therapy.

Adult↗

PubMed1976

Physical therapy following disconnection of the cerebral hemispheres.

An alternative available for the patient with intractable epilepsy is disconnection of the cerebral hemispheres. The role of the physical therapist includes evaluating motor loss and establishing a program based on the evaluation which stresses balance, coordination, endurance, and accommodation for inattention in the left visual field. The program extends to the home situation with follow-up testing after discharge. No long-standing motor problems were evident other than lack of ability to carry out rapid highly coordinated activities. Six months after surgery the patients had returned to school, jobs, family responsibilities, or special care and were discharged from physical therapy.

Adolescent↗