Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Richard C. Ritter, DPT

Knee Pain and Mobility Impairments: Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Lesions

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

David S. Logerstedt, Lynn Snyder-Mackler, Richard C. Ritter, Michael J. Axe

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this fifth set of clinical practice guidelines on knee pain and mobility impairments, linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these practice guidelines is to describe evidence-based orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice and provide recommendations for (1) examination and diagnostic classification based on body functions and body structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, (2) interventions provided by physical therapists, (3) and assessment of outcome for common musculoskeletal disorders.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010:40(6):A1-A35. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.0304

The reviewer list on page A1 and the Affiliations and Contacts on page A31 of the original article were amended in the September 2010 Erratum, and the article PDF with the Erratum page included is provided here. Please see: September 2010 Erratum

KEY WORDS: APTA, clinical practice guidelines, ICD, ICF, Orthopaedic Section

Knee Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Knee Ligament Sprain

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Richard C. Ritter, Michael J. Axe, Joseph J. Godges, David S. Logerstedt, Lynn Snyder-Mackler

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this fourth set of clinical practice guidelines on knee ligament sprain, linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these practice guidelines is to describe evidence-based orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice and provide recommendations for (1) examination and diagnostic classification based on body functions and body structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, (2) interventions provided by physical therapists, (3) and assessment of outcome for common musculoskeletal disorders.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40(4):A1-A37. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.0303

KEY WORDS: APTA, clinical practice guidelines, ICD, ICF, Orthopaedic Section

Muscular Strength and Temporomandibular Joint Repositioning

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Michael J. Welch, D. Mac Edington, Richard C. Ritter
The relationship between physical performance and the position of the temporomandibular joint has received much attention in the past few years. Some studies have shown improvement in the physical performance with the proper alignment of the jaw. However, most of these studies lack proper experimental design. This study used a double blind and placebo design. All subjects experienced to some degree improper alignment of the temporomandibular joints. After establishing baseline data, no significant differences were found in grip strength, maximum peak torque for knee extension/flexion, or total work for knee extension/flexion. Therefore, we feel that changing the position of the temporal mandibular joint does not increase muscular strength.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1986;7(5):236-239.

Practice Analysis Survey: Revalidation of Advanced Clinical Practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:45:00 EST

Mary K. Milidonis, Mary Ann Sweeney, Joan Knapp, Eileen Antonucci, Richard C. Ritter, Joseph J. Godges

The first orthopaedic physical therapy practice analysis survey was completed in 1983. Another practice analysis survey was conducted in 1993 to identify the advance practice of clinicians who practice in orthopaedic physical therapy settings. Since 10 years elapsed, a new practice analysis study was conducted to identify the practice of orthopaedic clinical specialists. The purpose of this report is to describe the results of this survey. Orthopaedic physical therapists, both specialists and nonspecialists, participated in group interviews, subject matter expert meetings, and a national practice survey to delineate important knowledges and responsibilities. The survey was sent to a stratified convenience sample of 1,000 orthopaedic physical therapists, of which 325 were orthopaedic clinical specialists. The three-part survey contained 180 items. A total of 420 respondents, of which 241 were orthopaedic clinical specialists, rated the importance and application level for the items. The results of this study provide evidence for a core body of knowledge required by clinicians practicing with advanced skills in orthopaedic physical therapy and create the framework for the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Specialty Exam.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1997;25(3):163-170.

Key Words: orthopaedic physical therapy, specialization, clinical competence, decision making