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Temporal Aspects Of Endogenous Pain Modulation During A Noxious Stimulus Prolonged For 1 Day, Marie K. Hoeger Bement, Kristian K. Petersen, Line B. Sørensen, Hjalte H. Andersen, Thomas Graven-Nielsen Apr 2020

Temporal Aspects Of Endogenous Pain Modulation During A Noxious Stimulus Prolonged For 1 Day, Marie K. Hoeger Bement, Kristian K. Petersen, Line B. Sørensen, Hjalte H. Andersen, Thomas Graven-Nielsen

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Background

This study investigated (a) if a prolonged noxious stimulus (24‐hr topical capsaicin) in healthy adults would impair central pain inhibitory and facilitatory systems measured as a reduction in conditioned pain modulation (CPM) and enhancement of temporal summation of pain (TSP) and (b) if acute pain relief or exacerbation (cooling and heating the capsaicin patch) during the prolonged noxious stimulus would affect central pain modulation.

Methods

Twenty‐eight participants (26.2 ± 1.0 years; 12 women) wore a transdermal 8% capsaicin patch on the forearm for 24 hr. Data were collected at baseline (Day 0), 1 hr, 3 hr, Day 1 (post‐capsaicin …


Energy Cost Of Slow And Normal Gait Speeds In Low And Normally Functioning Adults, Taylor W. Rowley, Chi Cho, Ann M. Swartz, John Staudenmayer, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Kevin G. Keenan, Whitney A. Welch, Scott J. Strath Nov 2019

Energy Cost Of Slow And Normal Gait Speeds In Low And Normally Functioning Adults, Taylor W. Rowley, Chi Cho, Ann M. Swartz, John Staudenmayer, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Kevin G. Keenan, Whitney A. Welch, Scott J. Strath

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Objective

Slow walking speed paired with increased energy cost is a strong predictor for mortality and disability in older adults but has yet to be examined in a heterogeneous sample (ie, age, sex, disease status). The aim of this study was to examine energy cost of slow and normal walking speeds among low- and normal-functioning adults.

Design

Adults aged 20–90 yrs were recruited for this study. Participants completed a 10-m functional walk test at a self-selected normal walking speed and were categorized as low functioning or normal functioning based on expected age- and sex-adjusted average gait speed. Participants completed two …


Practical Guidance For Engaging Patients In Health Research, Treatment Guidelines And Regulatory Processes: Results Of An Expert Group Meeting Organized By The World Health Organization (Who) And The European Society For Clinical And Economic Aspects Of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis And Musculoskeletal Diseases (Esceo), Maarten De Wit, Cyrus Cooper, Peter Tugwell, Nathalie Bere, John Kirwan, Philip G. Conaghan, Charlotte Roberts, Isabelle Aujoulat, Nasser Al-Daghri, Islene Arajujo De Carvalho, Mary Barker, Nicola Bedlington, Maria Luisa Brandi, Olivier Bruyère, Nansa Burlett, Philippe Halbout, Mickaël Hiligsmann, Famida Jiwa, John A. Kanis, Andrea Laslop, Wendy Lawrence, Daniel Pinto, Concepción Prieto Yerro, Véronique Rabenda, René Rizzoli, Marieke Scholte-Voshaar, Mila Vlaskovska, Jean-Yves Reginster Jul 2019

Practical Guidance For Engaging Patients In Health Research, Treatment Guidelines And Regulatory Processes: Results Of An Expert Group Meeting Organized By The World Health Organization (Who) And The European Society For Clinical And Economic Aspects Of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis And Musculoskeletal Diseases (Esceo), Maarten De Wit, Cyrus Cooper, Peter Tugwell, Nathalie Bere, John Kirwan, Philip G. Conaghan, Charlotte Roberts, Isabelle Aujoulat, Nasser Al-Daghri, Islene Arajujo De Carvalho, Mary Barker, Nicola Bedlington, Maria Luisa Brandi, Olivier Bruyère, Nansa Burlett, Philippe Halbout, Mickaël Hiligsmann, Famida Jiwa, John A. Kanis, Andrea Laslop, Wendy Lawrence, Daniel Pinto, Concepción Prieto Yerro, Véronique Rabenda, René Rizzoli, Marieke Scholte-Voshaar, Mila Vlaskovska, Jean-Yves Reginster

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There is increasing emphasis on patient-centred research to support the development, approval and reimbursement of health interventions that best meet patients’ needs. However, there is currently little guidance on how meaningful patient engagement may be achieved. An expert working group, representing a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines, was convened by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Through a structured, collaborative process the group generated practical guidance to facilitate optimal patient engagement in clinical development and regulatory decisions. Patient engagement is a relational process. The …


Practical Guidance For Engaging Patients In Health Research, Treatment Guidelines And Regulatory Processes: Results Of An Expert Group Meeting Organized By The World Health Organization (Who) And The European Society For Clinical And Economic Aspects Of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis And Musculoskeletal Diseases (Esceo), Maarten De Wit, Cyrus Cooper, Peter Tugwell, Nathalie Bere, John Kirwan, Philip G. Conaghan, Charlotte Roberts, Isabelle Aujoulat, Nasser Al-Daghri, Islene Arajujo De Carvalho, Mary Barker, Nicola Bedlington, Maria Luisa Brandi, Olivier Bruyère, Nansa Burlett, Philippe Halbout, Mickaël Hiligsmann, Famida Jiwa, John A. Kanis, Andrea Laslop, Wendy Lawrence, Daniel Pinto, Concepción Prieto Yerro, Véronique Rabenda, René Rizzoli, Marieke Scholte-Voshaar, Mila Vlaskovska, Jean-Yves Reginster Jul 2019

Practical Guidance For Engaging Patients In Health Research, Treatment Guidelines And Regulatory Processes: Results Of An Expert Group Meeting Organized By The World Health Organization (Who) And The European Society For Clinical And Economic Aspects Of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis And Musculoskeletal Diseases (Esceo), Maarten De Wit, Cyrus Cooper, Peter Tugwell, Nathalie Bere, John Kirwan, Philip G. Conaghan, Charlotte Roberts, Isabelle Aujoulat, Nasser Al-Daghri, Islene Arajujo De Carvalho, Mary Barker, Nicola Bedlington, Maria Luisa Brandi, Olivier Bruyère, Nansa Burlett, Philippe Halbout, Mickaël Hiligsmann, Famida Jiwa, John A. Kanis, Andrea Laslop, Wendy Lawrence, Daniel Pinto, Concepción Prieto Yerro, Véronique Rabenda, René Rizzoli, Marieke Scholte-Voshaar, Mila Vlaskovska, Jean-Yves Reginster

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

There is increasing emphasis on patient-centred research to support the development, approval and reimbursement of health interventions that best meet patients’ needs. However, there is currently little guidance on how meaningful patient engagement may be achieved. An expert working group, representing a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines, was convened by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Through a structured, collaborative process the group generated practical guidance to facilitate optimal patient engagement in clinical development and regulatory decisions. Patient engagement is a relational process. The …


Does Weight Status Impact Metabolic Health In Adolescents When Controlling For Physical Fitness?, Stacy Stolzman, Joseph Skelton, April L. Harkins, Marie K. Hoeger Bement Apr 2019

Does Weight Status Impact Metabolic Health In Adolescents When Controlling For Physical Fitness?, Stacy Stolzman, Joseph Skelton, April L. Harkins, Marie K. Hoeger Bement

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Purpose:

To determines whether adolescents who are fit with overweight/obesity are similar in their metabolic profile to adolescents who are fit and normal weight.

Methods:

Adolescents participated in 3 sessions: (1) resting vitals and anthropometrics; (2) maximal aerobic treadmill test () to determine physical fitness; and (3) dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and fasting laboratory draw for analysis of insulin, glucose, high-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and C-reactive protein.

Results:

Of the 30 fit adolescents who are normal weight and 16 adolescents who are fit and overweight/obese (OW/OB), metabolic syndrome was apparent in 1 adolescent who are normal weight and 4 adolescents who are …


The Effect Of A Portable Electrical Muscle Stimulation Device At Home On Muscle Strength And Activation Patterns In Locomotive Syndrome Patients: A Randomized Control Trial, Yuichi Nishikawa, Kohei Watanabe, Shuhei Kawade, Tetsuya Takahashi, Hiroaki Kimura, Hirofumi Maruyama, Allison S. Hyngstrom Apr 2019

The Effect Of A Portable Electrical Muscle Stimulation Device At Home On Muscle Strength And Activation Patterns In Locomotive Syndrome Patients: A Randomized Control Trial, Yuichi Nishikawa, Kohei Watanabe, Shuhei Kawade, Tetsuya Takahashi, Hiroaki Kimura, Hirofumi Maruyama, Allison S. Hyngstrom

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The aim of the present study was to quantify the effect of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) intervention using a portable device on muscle strength and activation patterns in locomotive syndrome. Nineteen women were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 10; age = 71–82 years) and control group (n = 9; age = 70–84 years). Participants in the intervention group used a portable EMS device to stimulate the bilateral quadriceps muscles for 8 weeks (23 min/5 days/week). To understand the effects of EMS, the following measurements were made at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks: locomotive syndrome assessment score, …


Fatiguing Trunk Flexor Exercise Decreases Pain Sensitivity In Postpartum Women, Rita Deering, Tatyana Pashibin, Meredith Cruz, Sandra K. Hunter, Marie K. Hoeger Bement Mar 2019

Fatiguing Trunk Flexor Exercise Decreases Pain Sensitivity In Postpartum Women, Rita Deering, Tatyana Pashibin, Meredith Cruz, Sandra K. Hunter, Marie K. Hoeger Bement

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is common in the general population and among postpartum women. Abdominal muscle exercise is often used to treat LBP, but it is unknown if fatiguing abdominal muscle exercise can produce exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH).

Objectives: To assess pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) at rest and following fatiguing trunk flexor exercise (EIH) in (1) nulligravid and postpartum women to evaluate the impact of pregnancy and childbirth and (2) nulligravid women and men to examine sex differences.

Methods: Seventy healthy adults (31 postpartum women, 23 nulligravid women, 16 men) participated. Postpartum and nulligravid women were tested twice (16–18 weeks …


Two Weeks Of Ischemic Conditioning Improves Walking Speed And Reduces Neuromuscular Fatigability In Chronic Stroke Survivors, Matthew J. Durand, Timothy F. Boerger, Jennifer Nguyen, Saad Z. Alqahtani, Michael T. Wright, Brian D. Schmit, David D. Gutterman, Allison S. Hyngstrom Mar 2019

Two Weeks Of Ischemic Conditioning Improves Walking Speed And Reduces Neuromuscular Fatigability In Chronic Stroke Survivors, Matthew J. Durand, Timothy F. Boerger, Jennifer Nguyen, Saad Z. Alqahtani, Michael T. Wright, Brian D. Schmit, David D. Gutterman, Allison S. Hyngstrom

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

This pilot study examined whether ischemic conditioning (IC), a noninvasive, cost-effective, and easy-to-administer intervention, could improve gait speed and paretic leg muscle function in stroke survivors. We hypothesized that 2 wk of IC training would increase self-selected walking speed, increase paretic muscle strength, and reduce neuromuscular fatigability in chronic stroke survivors. Twenty-two chronic stroke survivors received either IC or IC Sham on their paretic leg every other day for 2 wk (7 total sessions). IC involved 5-min bouts of ischemia, repeated five times, using a cuff inflated to 225 mmHg on the paretic thigh. For IC Sham, the cuff inflation …


Incremental Clinical Effectiveness And Cost Effectiveness Of Providing Supervised Physiotherapy In Addition To Usual Medical Care In Patients With Osteoarthritis Of The Hip Or Knee: 2-Year Results Of The Moa Randomised Controlled Trial, J. H. Abbott, R Wilson, Daniel Pinto, C. M. Chapple, A. A. Wright Mar 2019

Incremental Clinical Effectiveness And Cost Effectiveness Of Providing Supervised Physiotherapy In Addition To Usual Medical Care In Patients With Osteoarthritis Of The Hip Or Knee: 2-Year Results Of The Moa Randomised Controlled Trial, J. H. Abbott, R Wilson, Daniel Pinto, C. M. Chapple, A. A. Wright

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Objective

To investigate the clinical- and cost-effectiveness at 2-year follow-up of providing individual, supervised exercise physiotherapy and/or manual physiotherapy in addition to usual medical care.

Method

People with hip or knee osteoarthritis meeting the American College of Rheumatology clinical diagnostic criteria were randomised (1:1, concealed, assessor-blinded) to four groups: usual medical care; supervised exercise physiotherapy; manual physiotherapy; or combined exercise and manual physiotherapy. Physiotherapy group participants were provided 10 50-min treatment sessions including booster sessions at 4 and 13 months, in addition to usual care. The primary outcome at 2-year follow-up was incremental cost-utility ratio (ICUR) of each physiotherapy intervention …


Preferences For Physical Activity: A Conjoint Analysis Involving People With Chronic Knee Pain, Daniel Pinto, Ulf Bockenholt, Jungwha Lee, Rowland W. Chang, Leena Sharma, Daniel J. Finn, Allen W. Heinemann, Jane Louise Holl, Paul D. Hansen Feb 2019

Preferences For Physical Activity: A Conjoint Analysis Involving People With Chronic Knee Pain, Daniel Pinto, Ulf Bockenholt, Jungwha Lee, Rowland W. Chang, Leena Sharma, Daniel J. Finn, Allen W. Heinemann, Jane Louise Holl, Paul D. Hansen

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Objective

To investigate individual preferences for physical activity (PA) attributes in adults with chronic knee pain, to identify clusters of individuals with similar preferences, and to identify whether individuals in these clusters differ by their demographic and health characteristics.

Design

An adaptive conjoint analysis (ACA) was conducted using the Potentially All Pairwise RanKings of all possible Alternatives (PAPRIKA) method to determine preference weights representing the relative importance of six PA attributes. Cluster analysis was performed to identify clusters of participants with similar weights. Chi-square and ANOVA were used to assess differences in individual characteristics by cluster. Multinomial logistic regression was …


A Principal Components Analysis Approach To Quantifying Foot Clearance And Foot Clearance Variability, Lauren C. Benson, Stephen C. Cobb, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Kevin G. Keenan, Jake Luo, Kristian M. O'Connor Jan 2019

A Principal Components Analysis Approach To Quantifying Foot Clearance And Foot Clearance Variability, Lauren C. Benson, Stephen C. Cobb, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Kevin G. Keenan, Jake Luo, Kristian M. O'Connor

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Low foot clearance and high variability may be related to falls risk. Foot clearance is often defined as the local minimum in toe height during swing; however, not all strides have this local minimum. The primary purpose of this study was to identify a nondiscrete measure of foot clearance during all strides, and compare discrete and nondiscrete measures in ability to rank individuals on foot clearance and variability. Thirty-five participants (young adults [n = 10], older fallers [n = 10], older nonfallers [n = 10], and stroke survivors [n = 5]) walked overground while lower extremity 3D kinematics were recorded. …


Brain Activation During Passive And Volitional Pedaling After Stroke, Brice T. Cleland, Sheila M. Schindler-Ivens Jan 2019

Brain Activation During Passive And Volitional Pedaling After Stroke, Brice T. Cleland, Sheila M. Schindler-Ivens

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Background: Prior work indicates that pedaling-related brain activation is lower in people with stroke than in controls. We asked whether this observation could be explained by between-group differences in volitional motor commands and pedaling performance. Methods: Individuals with and without stroke performed passive and volitional pedaling while brain activation was recorded with functional magnetic resonance imaging. The passive condition eliminated motor commands to pedal and minimized between-group differences in pedaling performance. Volume, intensity, and laterality of brain activation were compared across conditions and groups. Results: There were no significant effects of condition and no Group × Condition …


Clinical Decision-Making For Thrombolysis Of Acute Minor Stroke Using Adaptive Conjoint Analysis, Ava L. Liberman, Daniel Pinto, Sara K. Rostanski, Daniel L. Labovitz, Andrew M. Naidech, Shyam Prabhakaran Jan 2019

Clinical Decision-Making For Thrombolysis Of Acute Minor Stroke Using Adaptive Conjoint Analysis, Ava L. Liberman, Daniel Pinto, Sara K. Rostanski, Daniel L. Labovitz, Andrew M. Naidech, Shyam Prabhakaran

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Introduction:

There is practice variability in the treatment of patients with minor ischemic stroke with thrombolysis. We sought to determine which clinical factors physicians prioritize in thrombolysis decision-making for minor stroke using adaptive conjoint analysis.

Methods:

We conducted our conjoint analysis using the Potentially All Pairwise RanKings of all possible Alternatives methodology via the 1000Minds platform to design an online preference survey and circulated it to US physicians involved in stroke care. We evaluated 6 clinical attributes: language/speech deficits, motor deficits, other neurological deficits, history suggestive of increased risk of complication from thrombolysis, age, and premorbid disability. Survey participants were …


Recommendations For The Conduct Of Economic Evaluations In Osteoporosis: Outcomes Of An Experts’ Consensus Meeting Organized By The European Society For Clinical And Economic Aspects Of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis And Musculoskeletal Diseases (Esceo) And The Us Branch Of The International Osteoporosis Foundation, M. Hiligsmann, J.-Y. Reginster, A.N.A. Tosteson, S.V. Bukata, K.G. Saag, D.T. Gold, P. Halbout, F. Jiwa, E.M. Lewiecki, Daniel Pinto, J.D. Adachi, N. Al-Daghri, O. Bruyère, M. Chandran, C. Cooper, N.C. Harvey, T.A. Einhorn, J.A. Kanis, D.L. Kendler, O.D. Messina, R. Rizzoli, L. Si, S. Silverman Jan 2019

Recommendations For The Conduct Of Economic Evaluations In Osteoporosis: Outcomes Of An Experts’ Consensus Meeting Organized By The European Society For Clinical And Economic Aspects Of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis And Musculoskeletal Diseases (Esceo) And The Us Branch Of The International Osteoporosis Foundation, M. Hiligsmann, J.-Y. Reginster, A.N.A. Tosteson, S.V. Bukata, K.G. Saag, D.T. Gold, P. Halbout, F. Jiwa, E.M. Lewiecki, Daniel Pinto, J.D. Adachi, N. Al-Daghri, O. Bruyère, M. Chandran, C. Cooper, N.C. Harvey, T.A. Einhorn, J.A. Kanis, D.L. Kendler, O.D. Messina, R. Rizzoli, L. Si, S. Silverman

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Summary

Economic evaluations are increasingly used to assess the value of health interventions, but variable quality and heterogeneity limit the use of these evaluations by decision-makers. These recommendations provide guidance for the design, conduct, and reporting of economic evaluations in osteoporosis to improve their transparency, comparability, and methodologic standards.

Introduction

This paper aims to provide recommendations for the conduct of economic evaluations in osteoporosis in order to improve their transparency, comparability, and methodologic standards.

Methods

A working group was convened by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis to make recommendations for the design, conduct, …


Patients’ Preferences For Osteoarthritis Treatment: The Value Of Stated-Preference Studies, Mickael Hiligsmann, Daniel Pinto, Elaine Dennison, Nasser Al-Daghri, Charlotte Beaudart, Jaime Branco, Olivier Bruyère, Philip G. Conaghan, Cyrus Cooper, Gabriel Herrero-Beaumont, Famida Jiwa, Willem Lems, Thierry Thomas, Nicola Veronese, Jean-Yves Reginster Jan 2019

Patients’ Preferences For Osteoarthritis Treatment: The Value Of Stated-Preference Studies, Mickael Hiligsmann, Daniel Pinto, Elaine Dennison, Nasser Al-Daghri, Charlotte Beaudart, Jaime Branco, Olivier Bruyère, Philip G. Conaghan, Cyrus Cooper, Gabriel Herrero-Beaumont, Famida Jiwa, Willem Lems, Thierry Thomas, Nicola Veronese, Jean-Yves Reginster

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.


Identifying Trippers And Non-Trippers Based On Knee Kinematics During Obstacle-Free Walking, Lauren C. Benson, Stephen C. Cobb, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Kevin G. Keenan, Jake Luo, Kristian M. O'Connor Dec 2018

Identifying Trippers And Non-Trippers Based On Knee Kinematics During Obstacle-Free Walking, Lauren C. Benson, Stephen C. Cobb, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Kevin G. Keenan, Jake Luo, Kristian M. O'Connor

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Trips are a major cause of falls. Sagittal-plane kinematics affect clearance between the foot and obstacles, however, it is unclear which kinematic measures during obstacle-free walking are associated with avoiding a trip when encountering an obstacle. The purpose of this study was to determine kinematic factors during obstacle-free walking that are related to obstacle avoidance ability. It was expected that successful obstacle avoidance would be associated with greater peak flexion/dorsiflexion and range of motion (ROM), and differences in timing of peak flexion/dorsiflexion during swing of obstacle-free walking for the hip, knee and ankle. Three-dimensional kinematics were recorded as 35 participants …


Swallow Strength Training Exercise For Elderly: A Health Maintenance Need, D. Agrawal, Mark Kern, F. Edeani, Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Patrick Sanvanson, Rita Shaker Oct 2018

Swallow Strength Training Exercise For Elderly: A Health Maintenance Need, D. Agrawal, Mark Kern, F. Edeani, Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Patrick Sanvanson, Rita Shaker

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Background: Recent studies have shown high prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia associated with frailty‐ and age‐related muscle weakness. Strength training exercises have been advocated for locomotive health maintenance in the elderly and have shown positive outcomes. As muscles involved in oropharyngeal phase of swallowing are also comprised of striated muscles, the aim of this study was to determine biomechanical effect of a novel resistance exercise program, Swallowing Against Laryngeal Restriction (SALR), on pharyngeal phase swallowing in the healthy elderly. Methods: A total of 28 volunteers (75 + 7 years; 17 females) with no complaint of dysphagia were studied using video fluoroscopy …


Experience Of Robotic Exoskeleton Use At Four Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers, Allen W. Heinemann, Arun Jayaraman, Chaithanya K. Mummidisetty, Jamal Spraggins, Daniel Pinto, Susan Charlifue, Candy Tefertiller, Heather B. Taylor, Shuo-Hsiu Chang, Argyrios Stampas, Catherine L. Furbish, Edelle C. Field-Fote Oct 2018

Experience Of Robotic Exoskeleton Use At Four Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers, Allen W. Heinemann, Arun Jayaraman, Chaithanya K. Mummidisetty, Jamal Spraggins, Daniel Pinto, Susan Charlifue, Candy Tefertiller, Heather B. Taylor, Shuo-Hsiu Chang, Argyrios Stampas, Catherine L. Furbish, Edelle C. Field-Fote

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Background and Purpose: Refinement of robotic exoskeletons for overground walking is progressing rapidly. We describe clinicians' experiences, evaluations, and training strategies using robotic exoskeletons in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and wellness settings and describe clinicians' perceptions of exoskeleton benefits and risks and developments that would enhance utility.

Methods: We convened focus groups at 4 spinal cord injury model system centers. A court reporter took verbatim notes and provided a transcript. Research staff used a thematic coding approach to summarize discussions.

Results: Thirty clinicians participated in focus groups. They reported using exoskeletons primarily in outpatient and wellness settings; 1 center used …


Locomotor Adaptations To Prolonged Step-By-Step Frontal Plane Trunk Perturbations In Young Adults, Eric R. Walker, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Tanya Onushko, Brian D. Schmit Sep 2018

Locomotor Adaptations To Prolonged Step-By-Step Frontal Plane Trunk Perturbations In Young Adults, Eric R. Walker, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Tanya Onushko, Brian D. Schmit

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of this study was to quantify the magnitude and time course of dynamic balance control adaptations to prolonged step-by-step frontal plane forces applied to the trunk during walking. Healthy young participants (n = 10, 5 female) walked on an instrumented split-belt treadmill while an external cable-driven device applied frontal plane forces to the trunk. Two types of forces were applied: 1) forces which accentuated COM movement in the frontal plane (destabilizing) and 2) forces which resisted COM movement in the frontal plane (stabilizing). We quantified dynamic balance control using frontal plane measures of (1) the extent of center …


Lean Mass Mediates The Relation Between Temporal Summation Of Pain And Sex In Young Healthy Adults, Abdulaziz Awali, Ali Alsouhibani, Marie K. Hoeger Bement Sep 2018

Lean Mass Mediates The Relation Between Temporal Summation Of Pain And Sex In Young Healthy Adults, Abdulaziz Awali, Ali Alsouhibani, Marie K. Hoeger Bement

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Background

Previous studies have shown that women experience greater temporal summation (TS) of pain than men using a repetitive thermal stimulus. These studies, however, did not individualize the thermal stimulus to each subject’s thermal pain sensitivity. The aim of this study was to investigate sex differences in TS using an individualized protocol and potential mediators that have been shown to influence TS including physical activity and body composition.

Methods

Fifty young healthy men and women (21 men) participated in the study. Subjects completed TS testing on the right forearm using a repetitive thermal stimulus at a temperature that the subject …


Exercise-Induced Pain And Analgesia? Underlying Mechanisms And Clinical Translation, Kathleen A. Sluka, Laura Frey-Law, Marie K. Hoeger Bement Sep 2018

Exercise-Induced Pain And Analgesia? Underlying Mechanisms And Clinical Translation, Kathleen A. Sluka, Laura Frey-Law, Marie K. Hoeger Bement

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.


Ischemic Conditioning Increases Strength And Volitional Activation Of Paretic Muscle In Chronic Stroke: A Pilot Study, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Spencer A. Murphy, Jennifer Nguyen, Brian D. Schmit, Francesco Negro, David D. Gutterman, Matthew J. Durand May 2018

Ischemic Conditioning Increases Strength And Volitional Activation Of Paretic Muscle In Chronic Stroke: A Pilot Study, Allison S. Hyngstrom, Spencer A. Murphy, Jennifer Nguyen, Brian D. Schmit, Francesco Negro, David D. Gutterman, Matthew J. Durand

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Ischemic conditioning (IC) on the arm or leg has emerged as an intervention to improve strength and performance in healthy populations, but the effects on neurological populations are unknown. The purpose of this study was to quantify the effects of a single session of IC on knee extensor strength and muscle activation in chronic stroke survivors. Maximal knee extensor torque measurements and surface EMG were quantified in 10 chronic stroke survivors (>1 yr poststroke) with hemiparesis before and after a single session of IC or sham on the paretic leg. IC consisted of 5 min of compression with a …


Systemic Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia Following Isometric Exercise Reduces Conditioned Pain Modulation, Ali Alsouhibani, Henrik Bjarke Vaegter, Marie K. Hoeger Bement Apr 2018

Systemic Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia Following Isometric Exercise Reduces Conditioned Pain Modulation, Ali Alsouhibani, Henrik Bjarke Vaegter, Marie K. Hoeger Bement

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Objective

Physically active individuals show greater conditioned pain modulation (CPM) compared with less active individuals. Understanding the effects of acute exercise on CPM may allow for a more targeted use of exercise in the management of pain. This study investigated the effects of acute isometric exercise on CPM. In addition, the between-session and within-session reliability of CPM was investigated.

Design

Experimental, randomized crossover study.

Setting

Laboratory at Marquette University.

Subjects

Thirty healthy adults (19.3±1.5 years, 15 males).

Methods

Subjects underwent CPM testing before and after isometric exercise (knee extension, 30% maximum voluntary contraction for three minutes) and quiet rest in …


A Randomized Trial Of A Motivational Interviewing Intervention To Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity And Improve Self-Reported Function In Adults With Arthritis, Abigail L. Gilbert, Jungwha Lee, Linda S. Ehrlich-Jones, Pamela A. Semanik, Jing Song, Christine A. Pellegrini, Daniel Pinto, Dorothy D. Dunlop, Rowland W. Chang Apr 2018

A Randomized Trial Of A Motivational Interviewing Intervention To Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity And Improve Self-Reported Function In Adults With Arthritis, Abigail L. Gilbert, Jungwha Lee, Linda S. Ehrlich-Jones, Pamela A. Semanik, Jing Song, Christine A. Pellegrini, Daniel Pinto, Dorothy D. Dunlop, Rowland W. Chang

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Background

Arthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and functional limitations. Exercise is beneficial for improving strength and function and decreasing pain. We evaluated the effect of a motivational interviewing-based lifestyle physical activity intervention on self-reported physical function in adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Methods

Participants were randomized to intervention or control. Control participants received a brief physician recommendation to increase physical activity to meet national guidelines. Intervention participants received the same brief baseline physician recommendation in addition to motivational interviewing sessions at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. These sessions focused on facilitating individualized …


A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Study To Assess The Effect Of Anodal And Cathodal Electrical Stimulation On Periwound Skin Blood Flow And Pressure Ulcer Size Reduction In Persons With Neurological Injuries, Anna Polak, Cezary Kucio, Luther C. Kloth, Malgorzata Paczula, Ewa Hordynska, Tomasz Ickowicz, Edward Blaszczak, Ewa Kucio, Krystian Oleszczyk, Krzysztof Ficek, Andrzej Franek Feb 2018

A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Study To Assess The Effect Of Anodal And Cathodal Electrical Stimulation On Periwound Skin Blood Flow And Pressure Ulcer Size Reduction In Persons With Neurological Injuries, Anna Polak, Cezary Kucio, Luther C. Kloth, Malgorzata Paczula, Ewa Hordynska, Tomasz Ickowicz, Edward Blaszczak, Ewa Kucio, Krystian Oleszczyk, Krzysztof Ficek, Andrzej Franek

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

The use of electrical stimulation (ES) should be considered for treating nonhealing pressure ulcers (PUs), but optimal ES wound treatment protocols have yet to be established. A randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical study was conducted to evaluate the effects of cathodal and anodal high-voltage monophasic pulsed current (HVMPC) on periwound skin blood flow (PSBF) and size reduction of Stage 2 to Stage 4 PUs of at least 4 weeks’ duration.Persons >18 years of age, hospitalized with neurological injuries, at high risk for PU development (Norton scale <14 >points; Waterlow scale >15 points), and with at least 1 Stage 2 to Stage 4 …


Evaluation Of Vascular Control Mechanisms Utilizing Video Microscopy Of Isolated Resistance Arteries Of Rats, Kathleen M. Lukaszewicz, Matthew J. Durand, Jessica R. C. Priestley, James R. Schmidt, L. Adrienne Allen, Aron M. Geurts, Julian H. Lombard Dec 2017

Evaluation Of Vascular Control Mechanisms Utilizing Video Microscopy Of Isolated Resistance Arteries Of Rats, Kathleen M. Lukaszewicz, Matthew J. Durand, Jessica R. C. Priestley, James R. Schmidt, L. Adrienne Allen, Aron M. Geurts, Julian H. Lombard

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

This protocol describes the use of in vitro television microscopy to evaluate vascular function in isolated cerebral resistance arteries (and other vessels), and describes techniques for evaluating tissue perfusion using Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF) and microvessel density utilizing fluorescently labeled Griffonia simplicifolia (GS1) lectin. Current methods for studying isolated resistance arteries at transmural pressures encountered in vivo and in the absence of parenchymal cell influences provide a critical link between in vivo studies and information gained from molecular reductionist approaches that provide limited insight into integrative responses at the whole animal level. LDF and techniques to selectively identify arterioles and …


Association Between Sedentary Time And Quality Of Life From The Osteoarthritis Initiative: Who Might Benefit Most From Treatment?, Daniel Pinto, Jing Song, Jungwha Lee, Rowland W. Chang, Pamela A. Semanik, Linda S. Ehrlich-Jones, Christine A. Pellegrini, Dorothy D. Dunlop Dec 2017

Association Between Sedentary Time And Quality Of Life From The Osteoarthritis Initiative: Who Might Benefit Most From Treatment?, Daniel Pinto, Jing Song, Jungwha Lee, Rowland W. Chang, Pamela A. Semanik, Linda S. Ehrlich-Jones, Christine A. Pellegrini, Dorothy D. Dunlop

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Objective

To investigate the relationship between sedentary behavior and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) among participants in the Osteoarthritis Initiative.

Design

Longitudinal, observational design.

Setting

Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort.

Participants

Individuals (N=1794) from a prospective, multicenter longitudinal cohort were classified into quantile groups based on average daily sedentary time (most sedentary, quartile 1 [Q1] ≥11.6h; 10.7h≤ Q2

Interventions

Not applicable.

Main Outcome Measures

Individual QALYs were estimated over 2 years from the area under the curve of health-related utility scores derived from the Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey versus time. The relationship between baseline sedentary behavior and median 2-year QALYs …


Pediatric Psychologists’ Career Satisfaction: 2015 Society Of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey Results., Marisa E. Hilliard, Andre A.A. Williams, Astrida S. Kaugars, Peggy Christidis, Karen E. Stamm, Cheryl Brosig, Jessica Valenzuela, Paul M. Robins, Tim Wysocki Dec 2017

Pediatric Psychologists’ Career Satisfaction: 2015 Society Of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey Results., Marisa E. Hilliard, Andre A.A. Williams, Astrida S. Kaugars, Peggy Christidis, Karen E. Stamm, Cheryl Brosig, Jessica Valenzuela, Paul M. Robins, Tim Wysocki

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Little is known about the career satisfaction of pediatric psychologists, who specialize in psychological research, teaching, and clinical service in the context of pediatric health care. As part of the larger Society of Pediatric Psychology Workforce Survey and in collaboration with the American Psychological Association Center for Workforce Studies, this study aimed to (1) describe the career domains which pediatric psychologists perceive to be important and their satisfaction in each domain, and (2) compare satisfaction of pediatric psychologists across work settings, number of positions, appointment duration, professional roles, career stage, academic rank, and gender. Responses from 336 pediatric psychologists demonstrated …


Factors That Influence Self-Reported Health Changes With Caregiving, Margaret Danilovich, Xiaoling Xiang, Daniel Pinto Dec 2017

Factors That Influence Self-Reported Health Changes With Caregiving, Margaret Danilovich, Xiaoling Xiang, Daniel Pinto

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Objective: This study examined factors associated with the self-reported change in health status as a result of caregiving. Method: Multinomial logistic regression were performed to examine the sociodemographic characteristics, care recipients’ characteristics, and caregiving experiences that affect caregivers’ perceptions of health affected by caregiving using data from 1,087 caregiver respondents in the Caregiving in the U.S. 2015 data set. Data were collected through an online or telephone survey of randomly selected adults in 50 states. Results: Worsened self-reported health with caregiving occurred for caregivers aged 50 to 64, racial/ethnic minorities, those who lived within 20 min of the care recipient’s …


Ventilation And Neurochemical Changes During Μ-Opioid Receptor Activation Or Blockade Of Excitatory Receptors In The Hypoglossal Motor Nucleus Of Goats, Thomas M. Langer, Suzanne E. Neumueller, Emma Crumley, Nicholas J. Burgraff, Sawan Talwar, Matthew R. Hodges, Lawrence Pan, Hubert V. Forster Aug 2017

Ventilation And Neurochemical Changes During Μ-Opioid Receptor Activation Or Blockade Of Excitatory Receptors In The Hypoglossal Motor Nucleus Of Goats, Thomas M. Langer, Suzanne E. Neumueller, Emma Crumley, Nicholas J. Burgraff, Sawan Talwar, Matthew R. Hodges, Lawrence Pan, Hubert V. Forster

Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications

Neuromodulator interdependence posits that changes in one or more neuromodulators are compensated by changes in other modulators to maintain stability in the respiratory control network. Herein, we studied compensatory neuromodulation in the hypoglossal motor nucleus (HMN) after chronic implantation of microtubules unilaterally (n = 5) or bilaterally (n = 5) into the HMN. After recovery, receptor agonists or antagonists in mock cerebrospinal fluid (mCSF) were dialyzed during the awake and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep states. During day studies, dialysis of the µ-opioid inhibitory receptor agonist [d-Ala2, N-MePhe4, Gly-ol]enkephalin (DAMGO; 100 µM) decreased …