We
are delighted to publish the October 2020 issue of JNPT, but it is bittersweet because
it includes the final Editor’s
note from Dr. Edelle Field-Fote before transitioning out of the
Editor-In-Chief role. Edee’s incredible leadership and monumental contributions
to JNPT have propelled the journal forward for more than a decade of tremendous
growth. As we mark this milestone in JNPT history, we are excited to
share several terrific articles in this issue.
Jehu
and colleagues report the effects of different sensory conditions and
cognitive tasks on standing balance and dual-task performance in chronic
stroke. Holleran
and colleagues evaluated factors influencing day-to-day variability in
walking activity among persons with either stroke or Parkinson Disease. Gangwani
and colleagues assessed predictors of slip-related fall risk in individuals
with stroke. Avelino
and colleagues tested the validity of telephone-based administration of the
ABILHAND questionnaire for assessing manual ability post-stroke. In the context
of a randomized controlled trial, Loyd
and colleagues examined the utility of a wearable inertial sensor for
quantifying head movement characteristics during gaze stability exercises among
individuals with multiple sclerosis. In a case series, Sherron
and colleagues describe an overground and treadmill gait training
intervention for persons with Parkinson Disease, while focusing on the
strategic selection of rhythmic auditory cue frequencies.
Make
sure to check out the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy 2020 election
results and the Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship (PODS)
awardees funded by the Academy through the Foundation for Physical Therapy
Research Neurology Endowment Fund.
We
hope you enjoy this issue,
Pierce Boyne PT, DPT, PhD, NCS
Associate Editor
Deputy
Digital Media Editor
George Fulk, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Deputy Editor
Digital Media Editor
