A5038643738- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Boston University
1998-2025
Tufts University
2019-2025
Reed Medical (United Kingdom)
2025
Center Point
2025
American College of Financial Services
2025
University of Utah
2025
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2023
Loma Linda University
2023
University of Pittsburgh
2009-2021
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
2020
Objective Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects strength and function, causes disability in activities of daily living. Prior studies have estimated the lifetime risk symptomatic knee OA 45% hip 25%. The objective present study was to estimate overall OA, stratified according potential factors. Methods Data were obtained from 2,218 adult subjects (ages ≥45 years) Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project, population‐based prospective cohort among residents...
As American children spend more time working at computers, they may be putting themselves risk for musculoskeletal disorders and other conditions that can result from overuse. There is little research describes the home computer use of middle school or prevalence discomfort in this population. This study provides a general description set-up 152 6th grade looks association between overall various ergonomic variables. {\it Method:} completed Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire survey...
The Mariana Trough is an actively opening backarc basin in the western Pacific. trough formed by extension which longitudinally split earlier arc massif creating a crescent‐shaped between remnant West Ridge and eastern active volcanoes of Arc. Opening increases southward from Volcano Islands near 24°N where two arcs join. At 18°N central widest may be primarily seafloor spreading. We present synthesis closely spaced shipboard gravity, magnetic, bathymetry measurements northern (20°–24°N),...
Abstract There is an urgent need for safe and effective nonpharmacologic approaches to treat chronic knee pain in older adults. Although virtual reality (VR) has shown some effectiveness acute pain, there limited evidence on the effects of VR particularly with adult populations. This single application, within‐subject pilot study evaluated feasibility as a clinical treatment adults osteoarthritis pain. Nineteen participants aged 60+ years old participated 10‐min meditation program. Data...
Previous reviews have reported virtual reality (VR) to be an effective method treat pain. This scoping review examines the state of science for VR and pain both generally by type (acute chronic) related types mechanisms, dosage, effectiveness, adverse events (AEs). We searched online databases PubMed, Web Science, PsychInfo, CINAHL from 2010 2020 included studies peer reviewed journals that examined people with pain, (excluding pain-free participants) a primary outcome measuring assessed...
Oxidized-1-palmitoyl-2-arachidonyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine (Ox-PAPC), found in atherosclerotic lesions and other sites of chronic inflammation, activates endothelial cells (EC) to synthesize chemotactic factors, such as interleukin (IL)-8. Previously, we demonstrated that the sustained induction IL-8 transcription by Ox-PAPC was mediated through activation sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP). We now present evidence for role nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) SREBP Ox-PAPC....
Microlaryngeal surgery (MLS) presents ergonomic challenges to surgeons and potential risks for developing musculoskeletal symptoms (MSSx). This study describes prevalence risk factors of MLS-associated MSSx.Cross-sectional survey.A questionnaire was administered members the American Academy Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery. Outcome measures related surgeon demographics, training, MLS experience, operating room setup, experience MSSx in relation MLS, treatment sought, practice changes due...
Training occupational therapy students in manual skills such as goniometry typically requires intensive one on student teacher interactions and repetitive practice to ensure competency. There is evidence that immersive virtual reality (IVR) supported embodied learning can improve confidence performance of skills. Embodied refers learner's experience viewing a simulated body its properties if they were the own biological body. The aim this proof-of-concept study was develop examine usability...
Abstract Objective: This abbreviated version of the American College Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s (ACOEM) Work Disability Prevention Management Guideline reviews available evidence provides recommendations to clinicians regarding interventions help patients remain at or return work. Methods: Systematic literature were conducted. Studies graded tables created, with involvement a multidisciplinary expert panel that evaluated finalized for all clinical questions. Extensive peer...
Introduction: Immersive virtual reality is increasingly used to treat chronic pain. Commercial experiences offer a way integrate immersive into clinical practice, but selecting appropriate for specific patient goals challenging. We developed the Virtual Reality Activity Analysis Pain help occupational therapy professionals assess experience physical, sensory, mental, and psychosocial components relevant pain treatment. This study aimed evaluate interrater reliability of activity analysis...
We present a robust 3-D parts-based (PB) tracking system designed to follow the upper limb of stroke survivors during desktop activities. This fits probabilistic model arm sequences images taken from multiple angles. The defines shapes and colors limbs configurations that are more or less likely. demonstrate is 1) cluttered scenes temporary occlusions, 2) accurate relative commercial motion capture device, 3) capable capturing kinematics correlate with concurrent measures post-stroke...
SeaMARC II sidescan sonar data and seismic reflection profiles of the northernmost portion Mariana Trough suggest a rifting rather than seafloor‐spreading origin for lithosphere within this active backarc basin western Pacific. Variations in morphology along strike both spatial temporal variation style extension basin. The northern widens from 70 km near 23°N to 135 21°30′N. Major fault zones bound sides Active volcanism are predominant roughly 20‐km‐wide rift zone eastern (arc) side 24°N...
Using research-based evidence to support practice is becoming a standard of care. Although occupational therapists believe that occupation can be used as therapeutic agent promote health and well-being in their clients, there only limited research this. One reason for this the difficulty quantitatively constructing “occupation” research. This article describes one method measure meaning, an important indicator occupation. study explicates “meaning” working examined through three...