A5038608747- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Sports Performance and Training
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Physical Activity and Health
- Workplace Spirituality and Leadership
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
Ana G. Mendez University System
2025
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2018-2023
Johns Hopkins University
2019-2023
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2019-2023
Artifex University
2020
Pain and Rehabilitation Medicine
2019
Northwestern University
2011-2017
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
2008-2011
American College of Surgeons
2009
Abstract Background Using an inpatient fall risk assessment tool helps categorize patients into groups which can then be targeted with prevention strategies. While potentially important in preventing patient injury, may unintentionally lead to reduced mobility among hospitalized patients. Here we examined the relationship between and ambulatory status Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of consecutively admitted adult ( n = 48,271) quaternary urban hospital that provides care...
Previous studies demonstrated that stroke survivors have a limited capacity to increase their walking speeds beyond self-selected maximum speed (SMWS). The purpose of this study was determine the reach faster than SMWS while on treadmill belt or being pushed by robotic system (i.e. "push mode").Eighteen chronic with hemiplegia were involved in study. We calculated comfortable (SCWS) and overground using 5-meter walk test (5-MWT). Then, they exposed at increased speeds, mode" an device,...
To compare landing mechanics and neuromuscular recruitment strategies between women with semitendinosus-gracilis anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (SG-ACLr) noninjured during double- single-legged drop jumps.Cross-sectional biomechanical study.Single university-based biomechanics laboratory.Fourteen 1-5 years post-SG-ACLr 16 participated in this study.After anthropometric measurements, warm-up, familiarization procedures, participants performed 5 trials of a jumps.Dynamic knee valgus...
Individuals post-stroke select slow comfortable walking speeds (CWS) and the major factors used to their CWS is unknown. To determine extent which achieved through matching a relative force output or targeting particular speed. Ten neurologically nonimpaired individuals fourteen chronic stroke survivors with hemiplegia were recruited. Participants instructed "walk at speed that feels most comfortable" on treadmill against 12 progressively increasing horizontal resistive levels applied pelvis...
During recovery from stroke, augmented performance feedback can be applied with simple displays of metrics, as well enhanced virtual reality (VR) and exergames. VR, feedback, provided to enhance walking speed after six months stroke onset. There are several mechanisms induce improved motor motivation. Our objective is design a study demonstrate the different effects VR exergaming applications on motivation in post stroke.Eighteen individuals chronic will recruited asked walk fast safely they...
To examine the immediate effects of different types augmented feedback on walking speed and intrinsic motivation post-stroke.A within-subjects repeated-measures design.A university rehabilitation center.Eighteen individuals with chronic stroke hemiparesis a mean age 55.67±13.63 years median onset 36 (24, 81) months (N=18).Not applicable.Fast measured robotic treadmill for 13 meters without each 3 experimental conditions: (1) virtual reality (VR), (2) simple VR interface, (3) VR-exergame....
Characterize the relationship between patient ambulatory status and in-hospital call bell use.Although bells are frequently used by patients to request help, physical functioning use has not been evaluated.Retrospective cohort study of 944 neuroscience hospitalized in a large academic urban medical centre April 1, 2014 August 2014. We conducted multiple linear regression analyses with number daily from each as primary outcome patients' average ambulation exposure variable.The mean requests...
A substantial number of patients with stroke never receive acute care therapy services, despite the fact that after reduces odds death and disability improves patients' functioning.
Objectives: To describe the development and field testing of patient-reported outcome measures Mobility Upper Extremity function from Traumatic Brain Injury Quality Life (TBI-QOL) measurement system, to evaluate use computer adaptive testing. Setting: Five rehabilitation facilities funded as part TBI Model Systems network. Participants: Individuals with complicated mild, moderate, or severe traumatic brain injury (n = 590). Interventions: Not available. Outcome Measures: TBI-QOL item banks....
This study aims to compare delivery of acute rehabilitation therapy using metrics reflecting distinct aspects services. Seven general medical-surgical hospitals in Illinois and Indiana prospectively collected data. De-identified data on all patients who received any type (n = 35,449) were extracted reported as aggregate minutes services per discipline. Metrics included types, total minutes, day (intensity), charted by therapists. Extended hospital stay was defined a length (LOS) longer than...