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The feedback we have received from you, the reader, has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks for all of your comments and well wishes on the start of this journey. Clearly there is a need for this type of communication venue. We hope to continue to offer a unique, and open forum for the discussion of allied health science and practice. We welcome your submissions and comments. Thanks also to our peer reviewers and editors. Without your contributions, this just can't happen.

WOW! What a great issue this has proven to be. In this issue, Chad Cook reviews new applied research in the "Effectiveness of Visual Perceptual Learning on Inter-Therapist Reliability of Lumbar Spine Mobilization". As a treatment modality, manual therapy is widely used by physical therapists for musculorskeletal disorders. Author Cook reviews the concept of assessment of the stiffness or resistance of a joint to gauge therapeutic intensity and the reliability of clinicians' assessment of stiffness and movement. This study involved a pre-perceptual educational model and measurement of inter-therapist reliability in the performance of all grades of manual therapy mobilization.

A journal dedicated to allied health professional practice and education http://ijahsp.nova.edu Vol. 1 No. 2 ISSN 1540-580X Welcome to the IJAHSP for July 2003! by Stephen M. Cohen, MS, PA-C, EdD(c) Associate Editor Email: stevec@nova.edu The feedback we have received from you, the reader, has been nothing short of amazing. Thanks for all of your comments and well wishes on the start of this journey. Clearly there is a need for this type of communication venue. We hope to continue to offer a unique, and open forum for the discussion of allied health science and practice. We welcome your submissions and comments. Thanks also to our peer reviewers and editors. Without your contributions, this just can't happen. WOW! What a great issue this has proven to be. In this issue, Chad Cook reviews new applied research in the "Effectiveness of Visual Perceptual Learning on Inter-Therapist Reliability of Lumbar Spine Mobilization". As a treatment modality, manual therapy is widely used by physical therapists for musculorskeletal disorders. Author Cook reviews the concept of assessment of the stiffness or resistance of a joint to gauge therapeutic intensity and the reliability of clinicians' assessment of stiffness and movement. This study involved a pre-perceptual educational model and measurement of inter-therapist reliability in the performance of all grades of manual therapy mobilization. Feature articles this month include our first international submission by Janet Struber. In her article "Physiotherapy in Australia - Where to Now?", the author prepared an insightful review of the art and profession of physical therapy in Australia. Featured also is "Telehealth: A Model for Clinical Supervision In Allied" by authors Thomas Miller, Jean Miller, Deborah Burton, Rob Sprang, and Jeanine Adams . In this submission, the authors propose and review an extensive and comprehensive approach to allied health supervision and, potentially, allied health and medical education. In "e-Health: A New Approach in Healthcare Practice", Vinod Podichetty & Robert Biscup discuss the concept of virtual health care.

In "The Low Vision Rehabilitative Service; Part One: Understanding Low Vision", Joseph Pizzimenti discusses the potential role of allied health professionals, and others in assessing, treating or referring patients with low vision diagnosis. This introductory article brings a basic understanding of the core elements of low vision to our readers.

Our Educational Perspectives section opens with "Dealing With Death" by Robert Grosz. The author presents, in a very personal and insightful review, a perspective on the philosophical perspective of death. In this article Grosz attempts to assist the reader understand and create a "good death” atmosphere allowing for survivor acceptance, recovery and healing. In the second article in this section, I attempt to present a perspective and opening volley for discussion and implementation about "Human Genomics and Allied Health" and implications for education of allied health professionals.

In Legal and Ethical Issues, Albert Simon discusses the "Ethical Impact of Changes in Health Care on the Role of Medicine in Society and the Physician - Patient Relationship." Simon examines the issue of ethical impacts of selected changes in the health care system on the role of medicine in society and the physician-patient relationship.

Next we look to Neil Kenney to review for us, "Writing Psychological Reports: A Guide for Clinicians"; by Greg J. Wolber, PhD, ABPP, and William F. Carne. Kenney gives a insightful look at the work of Wolber and Carne and the usefulness of this type of report system for allied health professionals. Elysa Lipschutz reviews the updated 2nd edition, "Measurement Tools in Patient Education" by Barbara Klug Redman. In "Annual Symposium on Diabetes: "A Comprehensive Update for the Primary Health Care Provider", Joseph Pizzimenti summarizes the conference highlights.

In this issues "Article Reviews & Abstracts", we look at 1) Herbals and OTC Product Use, 2) Attitudes - Pathologist Assistants, 3) Multicultural Diversity Model in Allied Health, and 4) the implications of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Allied Health. And lastly we list the new online newsletters from Elsevier Science for our readers in constant pursuit of the ultimate medical information web site.

Thanks again to all of our submitting authors and please feel free to submit in the future. Our next issue is slated for press in January, 2004, giving you plenty of time to submit your work. Enjoy this issue and please feel free to comment to us at any time about the journal, or its content. We appreciate your patronage and readership! - SMC

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