Safety and Effectiveness of Lowering Blood Pressure Using a Cardiovascular Exercise Program After Transient Ischemic Attack or Minor Stroke: A Systematic Review
J. Layman1, B. Albers1, S. Boyle1, L. Carr1, N. Pontecorvo1
1. Physical Therapy, Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Missouri.
The Efficacy of Physical Therapy Interventions Related to Improving Balance and Mobility in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review
M. Pascal1, K. Drayton1, S. Hernandez1, K. Kishel1, C. McCullion1, L. Paulshock1
1. Physical Therapy, Misericordia University, Dallas, Pennsylvania.
Force Platform Measures of Balance Impairment: Reliability and Validity in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
C. C. Harro1, C. M. Burdis1, A. Marquis1, N. Piper1, S. Otieno1
1. Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Effectiveness of the Parnes Particle Repositioning Maneuver for Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
B. Kinne1, J. Leafman2
1. Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2. A.T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona.
Functional Impairments in Older Adults: Strength vs. Motor Control Declines
N. Lodha1, A. Casamento-Moran1, J. B. Stephenson2, E. A. Christou1
1. Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 2. School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Identifying Trends in Physical Therapy Interventions During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation: Results From the Tbi Practice-based Evidence Project
M. L. Timpson1, C. L. Beaulieu2, J. Bogner3, S. D. Horn4, J. D. Corrigan3, K. Chung-Hoon1
1. Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain University, Provo, Utah. 2. Psychology, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. 3. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. 4. School of Medicine, Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Normative Values for the King-Devick Test for Persons 18-40 Without Recent Concussion
H. D. Anderson1, K. Angelucci1, P. Byrne1, G. Carroll1, J. M. Schreppel1, S. Biely1, C. Bush1
1. Physical Therapy, Neumann University, Havertown, Pennsylvania.
Will Balance Training Improve Balance Performance as Well as Confidence in Order to Prevent Falls in Individuals With Chronic Acoustic Neuroma? A Multiple Single Subject Pilot Study
J. G. Barry1, T. Tepen1, K. Frey1, S. Beffa1, S. Haselhorst1, K. Dwinell1
1. Maryville University, St Louis, Missouri.
The Dual-task Effect of Texting While Performing Progressively Difficulty Gait Tasks
A. J. Strubhar1, B. Rapp1, D. J. Thomas1
1. Physical Therapy and Health Science, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois.
The Impact of Anxiety and Depression on Subjective and Objective Outcome Measures in Patients With Vestibular Dysfunction
S. MacDowell2, R. D. Trommelen1, A. Bissell1, L. Knecht1, C. Naquin1, A. C. Karpinski3
1. Physical Therapy, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2. Hearing and Balance Center, Our Lady of the Lake, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 3. Office of Medical Education and Research, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Clinical Decision Making for a Patient With Decreased Ankle Rom Post CVA: An Individualized Approach
J. M. Kuettel1
1. Physical Therapy, Honor Health, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Current Clinical Practices in Patients With CVA: National Survey
E. L. Hollander1, A. Richmond1, R. Pruitt1, D. A. George1
1. PT, The University of Findlay, Tiffin, Ohio.
Patient Reports of Post-CVA Functional Impairments are the Driving Force Behind Post-acute Therapy Referrals
T. A. Sando1, S. A. Cohen1, S. M. Ratliff1
1. Family Medicine and Population Health Division of Epidemiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.
Treatment of Brachial Plexopathy Following Differential Diagnosis of a Post-operative, Orthopedic Patient
A. Ross1
1. OhioHealth Neighborhood Care, OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio.
Effects of a High Frequency Variable Gait Training Protocol on Functional Balance in a Dependent Individual Following Hemorrhagic Stroke
J. M. Hadder1, K. L. Vanderark1
1. Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan.
The Characteristics of Center of Pressure During Dynamic Tasks are Associated With Fall Risks in Older Adults
K. E. Newman1, T. Shilling1, A. Righter1, K. Miller1, K. Smith1, K. LaVictoire1, M. Huang1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan.
Smoothness of Center of Pressure Trajectories as a Measure of Dynamic Balance in Older Adults
A. Righter1, K. E. Newman1, T. Shilling1, K. Miller1, K. Smith1, K. LaVictoire1, M. Huang1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan.
Development of a Clinically Viable Single-value Robotic Evaluation of the Impact of Loss of Independent Joint Control on Reaching Function Following Stroke
M. D. Ellis1, C. J. Liang1, M. E. Richardson1, K. R. Sipple1, D. O. Tafelski1, J. P. Dewald1
1. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
Differences in Performance on Standardized Active and Passive Dynamic Visual Acuity Testing Using Neurocom Invision Testing in Individuals With Vestibular Dysfunction: A Retrospective Study
J. Meyer1, R. M. Brown2, P. Sells2
1. Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. 2. Department of Physical Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee.
Misdiagnosis of a Patient With Lewis-sumner Variant of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
D. Vander Linden1
1. Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington.
Impaired Gait Coordination After Concussion: Effects of Dual Task
L. A. King1, M. Mancini1, C. W. Swanson1, J. Chesnutt1
1. Department of Neurology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon.
Utilization of Sensory Discrimination Training for Improving Balance and Function in an Older Adult: A Case Report
K. Zimney1, B. Jordre1, L. Inglis1, A. Way1, W. Ebke1, J. Richey1, A. K. Peterson1
1. Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota.
Reliability and Responsiveness of a Mobile Device Application for Measurement of Postural Sway in People With Parkinson Disease
C. Fiems1, E. S. Moore2, E. L. Dugan3, S. A. Combs-Miller4
1. Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2. College of Health Science, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana. 3. Center for the Study of Sport and Exercise Science, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington. 4. Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Effectiveness of Motor Imagery on Gait Outcomes in Individuals Post Stroke: A Systematic Review
L. J. Barnes1, M. Davis1, R. MacNeill1, M. Mikula1, S. Woodward1, K. J. Curbow Wilcox1
1. School of Health Related Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
The Effect of Posterior Walker Training on Walking Function After Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Study
K. Mattern-Baxter1, S. Yanez1, R. Myers1, T. D. MacLeod1, M. McKeough1
1. Physical Therapy, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California.
Relationships Between Functional Vestibular Deficits and Forward Head Posture in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
L. Allison1, S. J. Migliarese1, E. White1, A. Greenberg1, B. P. Messersmith1
1. Physical Therapy, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Concussion Balance Test (COBALT): An Objective Measure of Vestibular Balance Function in Athletes
S. Massingale1, A. Alexander1, E. McQueary1, R. Gerkin2, S. M. Erickson1
1. Banner Concussion Center, Phoenix, Arizona. 2. Department of Medical Education, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona.
Community Mobility After Stroke: A Systematic Review
S. A. Wesselhoff1, C. C. Evans1, T. Hanke1
1. Department of Health Sciences, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois.
Intensity and Duration of Physical Activity During Acute Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury
L. Rachal1, S. Driver1, C. Swank2
1. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, Texas. 2. Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Texas.
Gait Speed Beyond the Clinic: The Impact of Environment on Gait Speed in People With Acquired Brain Injury
C. D. Nirider2, A. Kalpathi2, G. Fulk1
1. Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, New York. 2. Rehabilitation, Touchstone Neurorecovery Center, Conroe, Texas.
Effects of Whole Body Vibration on People With Post-polio Syndrome
C. P. Da Silva1, Y. M. Pu2, N. deSa3, L. Szot1
1. School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston, Texas. 2. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. 3. Physical Therapy, TIRR–Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas.
Focused Stepping Training Improved Balance, Gait and Quality of Life in a Person With Chronic Severe Stroke
N. Pederzolli1, V. Miller1, J. Freund1
1. Elon University, Elon, North Carolina.
Describing Cognitive and Physical Characteristics of Transit Plus Riders in Milwaukee County
S. Runingen1, K. Pettis1, L. Bauer1, K. Zalewski1
1. Kinesiology-IHCP, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Addressing Postural Instability With Proximal Stability and Visual Integration in a Patient With Essential Tremor and Prolonged Deep Brain Stimulation: A Case Study
K. Sims1, M. Danzl2, E. Ulanowski1
1. Norton Healthcare, Louisville, Kentucky. 2. Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky.
Effects of Dual Task Training on Balance and Mobility in Persons With Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review
B. Cipriano1, P. E. Fleagle1, V. Nguyen1, A. Studwell1, R. M. Hakim1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Kinematic Adaptations During Walking Using a Wearable, Bionic Exoskeleton in Healthy Individuals
S. Galen1, C. A. Larson2, M. J. Denes3, V. M. Pardo1, A. Devour1, L. Berndt2, K. Larsen2, H. VanDerWeele2, L. VanStrien2
1. Physical Therapy, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. 2. Physical Therapy, University of Michigan–Flint, Flint, Michigan. 3. Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan.
The Validity of the Supine Hip Extensor Test (SHET) for Strength Testing in Individuals After Stroke
J. Cormack1, K. DeMars1, K. N. Ederer1
1. Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, California.
Feasibility and Minimum Detectable Change of the Lower Extremity Fugl Meyer Assessment in Acute Stroke
V. M. Pardo1, M. Bendewald1, C. Casanova1, K. Kelly1, M. Rekowski1, A. Goldberg2, S. Galen1
1. Physical Therapy, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. 2. Physical Therapy, University of Michigan Flint, Flint, Michigan.
Aerobic Exercise and Dietary Fat Impact Myelin in the Adult Spinal Cord
A. D. Kleven1, H. Yoon2, A. R. Paulsen2, P. Starski2, F. Gomez-Pinilla3, I. A. Scarisbrick2
1. Physical Therapy Doctoral Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. 2. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. 3. Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, UCLA, Los Angeles, California.
Interventions for Concussion: An Evaluation of the Evidence
L. Braun1, H. A. Frimenko1, S. Husted1, J. Tier1, M. A. Jeanfavre1, L. Ledbetter1, A. Goode1, M. P. Reiman1, R. Clendaniel1
1. Physical Therapy, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
The Effects of an 8-Week Maximal Strength Training Program on Measures of Gait and Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
H. Karpatkin1, M. Zervas2, C. J. Wright1, J. M. Klein3, D. Park1
1. Physical therapy, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, New York. 2. Physical Therapy, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York. 3. Physical Therapy, Therapy in Motion, Brooklyn, New York.
Functional Performance and Quality of Life in Transtibial Amputees is Influenced by the Type of Prosthesis
R. Peters1, R. Patterson2, G. Stevens3, E. Ginzel3, N. Bugnariu1
1. Physical Therapy, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas. 2. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas. 3. Baker Orthotics and Prosthetics, Fort Worth, Texas.
Reducing the Incidence and Progression of Pressure Ulcers Using a Uniform Interdisciplinary Approach With Visual Aides in the Inpatient Neurological Population
F. Bronstein1
1. Inpatient Rehabilitation, NYULMC RUSK Rehabilitation, New York, New York.
Stroke Navigation as Part of the Discharge Plan to Support Community Reintegration of Individuals With Stroke Living in Appalachian Rural Communities
P. Kitzman1, V. K. Sylvia3, F. Feltner2, K. Hudson2, K. Cantrell1, W. C. Hoskins1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.2. UK Center for Excellence in Rural Health, Hazard, Kentucky. 3. Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Hazard, Kentucky.
Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
K. Potter1, L. Anderberg1, D. M. Anderson1, B. A. Bauer1, M. Beste1, S. Navrat1
1. Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri.
Task-oriented Ankle and Foot Training for Improving Gait, Balance and Strength in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
C. M. Rodrigues2, K. Jackson1, J. Barrios1, L. Laubach2, K. E. Bigelow3, J. Gordon1, E. Stewart1, L. Samuelson1, C. P. Schumann1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. 2. Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. 3. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio.
Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Comparison of Perceived Rehabilitation Needs and Experiences Based on Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) Score
K. Mitchell1, S. Tseng1, K. Raabe1, N. K. Purcell1
1. Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston, Texas.
Increasing Gait Velocity in Patients Following Stroke: Single vs. Multi-intervention Approach
J. Layman1, D. Emond1, D. Ewing1, K. Goff1, D. Vu1
1. Physical Therapy, Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Missouri.
Effects of Alter-G Anti-gravity Treadmill Ambulation on Balance and Balance Confidence in the Older Adult
J. F. Brewer1, D. B. Castro1, J. Johnson1, C. Morison1, E. Pafumi1
1. Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas.
Fall Status and Balance Performance on the Four Square Step Test
K. K. Cleary1, E. Skornyakov2, G. Withrow3
1. Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington. 2. Washington State University, Spokane, Washington. 3. Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington.
Identifying Fallers and Predicting Falls Using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale
E. Skornyakov2, K. K. Cleary1, C. Henderson3
1. Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington. 2. Washington State University, Spokane, Washington. 3. Aegis Therapies, Tacoma, Washington.
Methods to Promote Exercise Adherence in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review
S. E. Page1, K. Hunsicker1, N. Reale1, K. Townsend1, R. M. Hakim1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
A Rare Brain Tumor That Can Mimic Symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and Migraine: A Case Report
A. D. Youssefnia1
1. Vestibular Physical Therapy, NYU Langone Medical Center-Rusk Rehabilitation, New York, New York.
Supraspinal Changes Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Contribute to Altered Activation Strategies During Dynamic Contractions
H. E. Kim1, L. M. Rogers2, D. M. Corcos3, T. Hornby4
1. Graduate Program in Neuroscience, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. 2. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 3. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 4. Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
The Impact of Self-efficacy on Steps Taken During Participation in a Treadmill-based Intervention for Those With Chronic Stroke
J. E. Collins1, N. E. Oddo1, D. Reisman2
1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. 2. Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
The Relationship Between Mobility Measures at Discharge From Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation and Six-month Follow-up
H. Batistick-Aufox1, J. Lebduska1, D. Gall1, M. Taub2, J. Toglia3, M. O'Dell1
1. Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, New York. 2. Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York. 3. School of Health and Natural Sciences, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York.
Reliability of Virtubalance: Analysis of Sway and Functional Reach
S. Tippett1, K. Dodge1, R. Lynch1
1. Physical Therapy and Health Science, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois.
Functional Electrical Stimulation in Combination With Treadmill Training to Improve Gait in Adults With Stroke: A Systematic Review
M. Balcon1, E. Forsberg1, E. Mossler1, J. Shackles1, J. Schwartz1, R. M. Hakim1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Changes in Standing Stability With Balance-based Torso-weighting in People With Cerebellar Ataxia: A Pilot Study
N. Conley1, S. A. Whiteford1, J. Gee1, A. Harrell1, D. D. Allen1, C. Gibson-Horn2, V. Block1, G. L. Widener2
1. Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, UCSF/SFSU, San Francisco, California. 2. Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, California.
Effect of Tai Chi Exercise Combined With Mental Imagery Theory in Improving Balance in a Diabetic and Elderly Population
A. Alsubiheen1, J. S. Petrofsky1, N. Daher1, E. B. Lohman1, A. K. Alotaibi1
1. Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.
A Scoping Review on the Outcomes of Implanted Electrodes in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
B. Losak1, S. Parlier1, C. Ulses1, R. Coeytaux2
1. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. 2. Community and Family Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
In Persons With Parkinson's Disease, is LSVT-big Therapy More Effective Than Traditional Therapy for Improving Gait and Tug Speed?
W. H. Ballinger1, K. Campanale1, K. Critser1, J. Elkafrawi1, R. H. Salem1, J. Sattler1, J. Tucker1, J. Lazaro2, G. G. Fluet1
1. Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey. 2. Outpatient PT/OT Department, JFK Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey.
Virtual Reality-augmented Rehabilitation in the Acute Phase Post-stroke for Individuals With Severe Hemiparesis: A Feasibility Study
J. Patel1, G. G. Fluet1, A. Merians1, Q. Qiu1, M. Yarossi1, S. Adamovich2, E. Tunik1, S. Massood3
1. Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey. 2. Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey. 3. Acute Rehabilitation Unit, St. Joseph's Hospital, Wayne, New Jersey.
MHealth Technology Implementation is Feasible in Persons With Mild Dementia but Does not Increase Physical Activity
E. D. Vidoni1, J. M. Burns1, C. Greer1, A. R. Van Sciver1, R. Graves1, J. Black1, S. Cooper1, A. Nagely1, L. Uphoff1, J. Volmer1, N. Zink1, C. Rodriguez2
1. Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. 2. Mathematics and Computer Science, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing: Systematic Review
D. Pechumer1, K. Stockdale1, B. Alsalaheen1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan.
Sensory Amplitude Electrical Stimulation via Sock Electrode During Task-based Exercise Improves Lower Extremity Function in Individuals With Chronic Stroke
K. M. Almdale1, M. J. Bednarczyk1, C. Clement1, J. DelMonaco1, N. Druktenis1, S. Eid1, A. Kimalat2, R. López-Rosado1, J. E. Sullivan1
1. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 2. Physical Therapy, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
Walking Speed During the Six-minute Walk Test Should not be Used as a Surrogate for Self-selected or Fast Walking Speed in Individuals With Chronic Stroke
D. M. Liuzzo1, J. C. Stewart1, S. L. Fritz1
1. Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Lexington, South Carolina.
The Mobility Scale for Acute Stroke as a Measure of Functional Ability in the Acute Care Setting
M. Beninato1, M. Tinl2
1. Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts. 2. Rehabilitation Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
An Apta Neurology Section Sponsored Clinical Practice Guideline on a Core Set of Outcome Measures for Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice: An Update
J. E. Sullivan1, J. Moore2, K. Potter3, C. Chang4, K. D. Blankshain1, S. L. Kaplan5
1. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 2. South Eastern Norway Regional Knowledge Translation Center, Oslo, Norway. 3. Department of Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri. 4. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. 5. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey.
Tablet-based Brief Kinesthesia Test is Reliable in Healthy Adults
A. E. Burgess1, J. Stueve1, S. Trame1, A. Siles1, A. Borstad1
1. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
The Brief Kinesthesia Test is Reliable in People With Chronic Stroke
S. E. Alexander1, L. V. Gauthier2, A. Borstad1
1. Division of Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. 2. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Non-motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: Relationships With Measures of Motor Performance
R. Duncan1, M. E. McNeely1, G. Earhart1
1. Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
The Efficacy of Combined Therapeutic Protocol of Large-amplitude Movement, Exercise, and Balance Training on Patients With Parkinson's Disease
C. Burke2, S. Trebing2, J. S. Gambino1, M. Kim1, P. Steinkraus1, M. Therrien1, J. Kume1
1. Department Physical Therapy, Touro College SHS, Bay Shore, New York. 2. South Shore Neurologic Associates, Patchogue, New York.
Pain and Quality of Life Contribute to Exercise Responsiveness in Multiple Sclerosis
N. E. Fritz1, C. Chiang2, A. Jiang2, J. Keller2, P. Calabresi3, K. Zackowski1
1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. 2. Motion Analysis Laboratory, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland. 3. Neurology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
High-level Mobility (HLM) Skill Acquisition to Improve Gait After Stroke: A Case Study
M. D. Post1
1. Ambulatory Care Center, NYU Langone Rusk Rehabilitation, Brooklyn, New York.
Quantifying Balance and Mobility Impairments in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis With Wireless Inertial Sensors
I. Arpan1, B. Fling1, M. Mancini1, F. B. Horak1, R. Spain1
1. Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon.
Retraining Running Following Acquired Brain Injury in Young Individuals
M. A. French1
1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
A Tool to Guide Clinical Decision-making for Individuals who are Post-concussion
N. E. Oddo1, K. T. Bechtold2, M. A. French1
1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. 2. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Computerized Sensory Organization Test as a Measure of Fall Risk in People With Multiple Sclerosis
M. M. Manago1, J. R. Hebert2
1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colorado. 2. Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado.
Vestibular Rehabilitation in a Person With Multiple Sclerosis and Sensation of Motion At Rest: A Case Report
M. M. Manago1, J. R. Hebert2
1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colorado. 2. Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado.
The Role of Paretic & Nonparetic Limbs to Arrest Forward Momentum After a Perturbation
K. M. Martinez1, N. K. Reimold2, S. Thomas1, N. Brimm1, K. E. Gordon1
1. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 2. Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
Comparing Life Space Assessment Scores Between Power and Manual Wheelchair Users
D. Lanzino1, R. Brown1, K. Krump1, B. Peterson1, K. Wigham1, J. H. Hollman1
1. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
A Case Series of a Brief and Intense Exercise Program Targeting Balance, Endurance, and Gait for Individuals With Parkinson Disease
J. Readinger1, K. von Nieda1, M. Eastlack1, K. L. Sawyer1, A. J. Bromley1, B. Buchanan1, M. Cessnun1, M. Chiu1, E. DiFebo1
1. PT, Arcadia University, Glenside, Pennsylvania.
The Impact of Kinesio Taping® on Gait Parameters and Pain in Patients With Charcot-marie-tooth Disease
R. M. Brown1, P. J. Powers2, C. House1, L. M. Farrar1, K. Weaver1
1. Physical Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee. 2. Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
Muscle Activation of Non-painful Shoulders in Individuals With Paraplegia While Performing a Home-based Shoulder Exercise Program
L. Riek1, C. Greene1, A. Houghtalen1, K. Palcovic1, G. VanGorden1, E. Mix1
1. Physical Therapy, Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
Visuomotor Integration in Atypical Development
K. M. Crocker1, N. Bugnariu1, H. L. Miller1, R. Patterson1
1. Physical Therapy, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas.
Case Study Report: Bionic Leg use as Adjunct to Customary Therapies for a Patient With Significant Single Limb Sensory Ataxia and Severe Motor Spasm
C. Brimmer1, E. Sasso2
1. Acquired Brain Injury, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, Georgia. 2. Spinal Cord Injury, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
A Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Quality Improvement Study
M. A. ALMohiza1, P. J. Sparto1, G. F. Marchetti2, A. Delitto1, J. M. Furman3, D. L. Miller1, S. L. Whitney1
1. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Identifying Biomechanical Gait Deviations in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature
S. Muth1, T. Aaron1, B. Friedman1, L. Nguyen1, M. Nieto1, D. Prasad1
1. Rutgers University, Stratford, New Jersey.
Variability in Stepping Training Improved Balance and Gait in a Person With Parkinson's Disease and a Deep Brain Stimulator
A. Kuzbary1, J. Freund1
1. Elon University, Elon, North Carolina.
Retrospective Case Report Describing the Results of Early Placement of an Intrathecal Baclofen Pump on Coma Recovery Scale-revised Scores and Mobility in a Patient who is Minimally Conscious
A. Briley1
1. PT, TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas.
Feasibility and Clinical Utility of an Accelerometry-based Command Following Paradigm in Disorders of Consciousness
K. V. Day1, K. L. Borgard1, K. Poehlmann1, J. Whyte2
1. Physical Therapy, Arcadia University, Glenside, Pennsylvania. 2. Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.
Assessment of Balance in Adults With Friedreich's Ataxia
J. B. Stephenson1, S. Kim1, C. L. Gooch2, K. L. Sullivan3, I. Jahan2, T. A. Zesiewicz2
1. School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida. 2. Department of Neurology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida. 3. Department of Epidemiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia.
Effectiveness of Aerobic Training in Individuals With Chronic Stroke: A Systematic Review
J. Baldwin1, L. Plummer1, S. Joshi1, A. A. Sangave1
1. Department of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison of Clinical Measures to Determine Their Responsiveness to TDCS
E. Dougherty1, K. Chronister1, K. Mcmullen1, R. Parnell1, L. Williams1, C. Lairamore1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas.
Trunk Muscle Endurance is Related to Gait and Postural Control in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
J. Freund1, D. M. Stetts1, S. Vallabhajosula1
1. Elon University, Elon, North Carolina.
The Effect of Vestibular Therapy on Dizziness and Fall Prevention in an Adult Patient With Chiari 1 Malformation
E. Johnson Siekmann1
1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Arizona, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Effect of Cognitive Manipulation and Gender on the Timed up and go (TUG) Test
R. Almajid1, E. A. Keshner1
1. Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bridging the Gap Between Therapy and Wellness: Yoga for Individuals With Neurologic Conditions
A. Y. Schang1
1. Reactive physical therapy and wellness, Los Angeles, California.
Electrical Stimulation and Cycling in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review
S. Babiarz1, K. Haynes1, M. M. Mazich1, H. Zhang1, A. Goode1, R. Clendaniel1
1. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
A Two-week High-intensity Outpatient Therapy Program for Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Case Series
C. A. Sullivan1, C. Owens1, A. Vernacchio1
1. Therapy, Magee Rehabilitation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Efficacy of a Composite Exercise Program to Improve Functional Performance in Children With ASD
J. Kume1, A. Lopez2, Y. Gutierrez1, B. Kalmanowitz2, L. Mosca2, M. D. Oddo2, V. Sukumaran1, L. Thomas1
1. Department of Physical Therapy, Touro College SHS, Bay Shore, New York. 2. Department Occupational Therapy, Touro College, Bay Shore, New York.
Physiological Complexity of Gait Between Regular and Non-exercisers With Parkinson Disease
S. A. Combs-Miller1, E. L. Dugan2, L. Everett3, A. Beachy1, B. Becker1, A. Herb1, K. Robbins1
1. Krannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2. Center for the Study of Sport and Exercise, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington. 3. Department of Kinesiology, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Feasibility and Efficacy of Gait Training in People With Parkinson's Disease Who Have Mild Cognitive Impairment
V. E. Kelly1, M. Fayazi1, S. H. Ludlow1, R. L. Riley1, J. B. Leverenz2, E. L. McGough1, A. Shumway-Cook1
1. Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. 2. Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Active-computerized Dynamic Visual Acuity Test: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
R. Schafer1, A. Bloomberg1, J. Hube1, M. McCarty1, A. Goode1, R. Clendaniel1
1. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
The Role of Hip Positioning Accuracy in Post-stroke Gait
J. C. Dean1, A. E. Embry2, K. Stimpson2, S. A. Kautz2
1. Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina. 2. Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Role of the Cerebellum in Implicit Ankle Motor Sequence Learning
Y. Chen1, T. Chang1, Hsu2, J. O. Goh3, J. Jeng4, P. Tang1
1. School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. 2. Graduate Institute of Medical Devices and Imaging System, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan. 3. Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan. 4. Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Integrity of the Frontostriatal Tract is Associated With Learning an Ankle Tracking Task
T. Chang1, Y. Chen1, Hsu2, W. Tseng3, J. Jeng4, P. Tang1
1. School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. 2. Graduate Institute of Medical Devices and Imaging System, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan. 3. Center for Optoelectronic Biomedicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan. 4. Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Ataxia and Body Weight Support Treadmill Training: A Case Study
J. Jackson1, B. Vandaveer1
1. Moss Rehab Physical Therapy Neurologic Residency Program, Moss Rehab, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Are People With Parkinson Disease Adhering to National Guidelines for Exercise and Physical Activity?
C. Colon-Semenza1, J. Wertheimer2, T. Ellis1
1. Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. 2. Parkinson Alliance, Kingston, New Jersey.
Dance may Improve Quality of Life but not Gait in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
C. Moehlenbrock1, C. Santella1, S. Vallabhajosula1, J. Freund1
1. Elon University, Elon, North Carolina.
Initiating Regular Exercise is Associated With Slower Decline in Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease (National Parkinson Foundation Quality Improvement Initiative Data)
M. R. Rafferty1, P. Schmidt2, F. Cubillos2, C. Marras3, M. Guttman4, E. Nelson5, T. Simuni6
1. Department of Physical Therapy, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 2. National Parkinson Foundation, Miami, Florida. 3. Movement Disorders Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 4. Centre for Movement Disorders, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 5. Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire. 6. Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
Effects of Lower Extremity Robotic Assistive Technology Devices During Locomotor Training Post-stroke: A Systematic Review
L. J. Barnes1, K. J. Curbow Wilcox1, B. Brownlee1, M. Burns1, H. L. Tiep1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S (Health, Education, and Recovering Together)- Innovative Delivery of Secondary Stroke Prevention and Healthy Lifestyly Modification Education in a Group Setting Imroves Physical Fitness and Decreases Risk for Secondary Stroke in Idividuals Who Have Survived Stroke
A. M. Miller1, C. A. Gunn1, R. Kitchens1, W. Brewer1, E. Fonseca1
1. Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Harris Health System, Houston, Texas.
Validity of the Berg Balance Scale to Predict Falls in Individuals With Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction
R. R. Utzman1, C. A. Mancinelli1, T. Rice1
1. Division of Physical Therapy, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.
The Effect of Early Intervention on Concussion Management and Time to Return-to-play
C. C. Beazley1, L. B. Ahmed1, A. H. Chan1, M. Wilks1, C. M. withers1, P. Pidcoe2
1. Physical Therapy—Hanover Neuro, Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital, Mechanicsville, Virginia. 2. VCU, Richmond, Virginia.
Validity of Instrumented Mctsib to Measure Postural Control in Persons With Subtle Impairments: A Pilot Study
L. Freeman1, G. Dutta2, M. T. Blackinton3, L. A. King2, F. B. Horak2, M. Besch1
1. Office of Research, Aegis Therapies, Sammamish, Washington. 2. Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, Oregon. 3. PT Department, 3 Nova Southeastern University, Tampa, Florida.
Effect of Fatigue on Balance Responses in People With Multiple Sclerosis and on People With no Neurological Diagnosis
B. J. Baker1, E. Breen1, M. Kay1, M. Kaiser1
1. Physical therapy, Grand valley state university, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Single Task vs Dual Task Static Balance in Healthy Younger Adults
N. Kirk-Sanchez1, J. G. Moore1, E. C. Baez1, A. M. Carr1, R. B. Holt1, L. N. Lagaron1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida.
Conductive Education for Individuals With Chronic Stroke Symptoms: A Pilot Study
R. OShea1, R. D. Theiss1
1. Physical Therapy, Governors State University, University Park, Illinois.
Effects of Postural Sway on Visual Acuity in Children With Vestibular Loss
D. R. Givens1, M. L. Thomas1, K. Janky1
1. Audiology, Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska.
Psychometric Properties of Gait Speed Reserve in People With Stroke
G. Fulk1, P. Boyne2, K. Dunning2, D. Whitesel2, M. O'Dell3 1. Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York. 2. Physical Therapy, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. 3. Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical, New York, New York.
Psychiatric Medication use is Associated With Increased Impairments in the Vestibular and Proprioception Systems
T. A. Sando1, S. A. Cohen1, N. Bareis1
1. Family Medicine and Population Health—Division of Epidemiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.
Impaired Reciprocal Inhibition of Plantarflexor H-reflex Correlates With Level of Dorsiflexor Muscle Activity Post-Stroke
J. Liang1, R. Segal1
1. Department and College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Is an Intensity Based Gait Training Program Feasible and Effective When Implemented in a Group Model?
S. M. Darnell1, L. Lenhart1
1. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Homewood, Illinois.
The Effect of an 8-Week Circuit Training Program on Functional Mobility With Individuals With Chronic Stroke
J. Mowder-Tinney1, E. Clark1, D. Friend1, S. Schuhmann1, J. A. Adams1, B. Denicola1, A. S. Bartlett1, M. Vore1
1. Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
Can a Patient With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Concussion and Chronic Lyme Disease Respond to Vestibular Therapy?
Z. D. Langer1
1. Physical Therapy, NYU Langone Medical Center-Rusk Rehabilitation, New York, New York.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for a Patient With Chronic Right Hemiparesis: A Case Report
A. Hodge1
1. SHARE Military Initiative, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
Return to High Level Mobility in a 35-Year-Old Male Athlete With Brown Sequard Syndrome
K. Sheeran1
1. Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
The Development and Validation of the Vestibular Activities Avoidance Measure for People With Vestibular and Balance Disorders
K. Alshebber1, P. J. Sparto1, G. F. Marchetti3, J. P. Staab4, J. M. Furman2, S. L. Whitney1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. Physical Therapy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Implementation of Motor Learning Principles in an Individual With Ideomotor Apraxia: A Case Report
M. Higgins1, J. Mowder-Tinney1
1. Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
A High Intensity Exercise Program on a Patient With Chronic Cerebellar Ataxia: A Case Report
S. Robinson1, J. Mowder-Tinney1
1. Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
Promoting Automaticity Through Dance Rehabilitation in the Older Adult Stroke Population: A Case Report
C. Greene1, J. Mowder-Tinney1
1. Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
Retrospective Record Review: Comparison of two Treatments For Dizziness Post-Concussion in an Active Duty Military Population
M. H. Hammerle1, R. Landel2, J. T. Nelson3, A. O. Bowles1
1. Department of Defense, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. 2. Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. 3. Department of Defense, Hearing Center of Excellence, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Influence of Cueing, Feedback and Directed Attention on Cycling in a Virtual Environment: Healthy Older Adults and People With Parkinson's Disease
R. Gallagher1, W. G. Werner1, H. damodaran2, J. E. Deutsch2
1. Physical Therapy, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York. 2. Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey.
Stroke-related Ataxia: The Effect of Coordination and Balance Training on a Patient With Acute Cerebellar Stroke
I. Matejovsky1
1. Physical Therapy, Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Electrical Stimulation Duration is not Associated With Upper Extremity Motor Outcomes in Subacute Stroke
K. B. Schaub1, A. C. Persch2, R. D. Wilson4, J. S. Knutson3, J. Chae4, S. J. Page2
1. Physical therapy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. 2. Occupational Therapy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. 3. Cleveland FES Center, Cleveland, Ohio. 4. MetroHealth, Cleveland, Ohio.
Relationship Between Maneuverability and Stability During Lateral Stepping in Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
J. H. Kahn1, K. E. Gordon1, J. Berke1, K. Koczwara1, J. Champion1, E. Catlin1, K. Conroy1, M. Wu1
1. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
Effects of an Individualized Exercise Program on Psychosocial Factors in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Study
J. Lathrop1, G. Poston1, B. Reynolds1, M. Peterson1, B. Pratt1
1. Physical Therapy, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois.
Prediction of Falls in People With Chronic Stroke
A. M. Alenazi1, J. Rucker1, K. Dunning2, P. Kluding1
1. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. 2. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Step Count Accuracy of Two Activity Tracking Devices in People With Stroke
S. D. Schaffer1, M. A. Weinand1, S. D. Holzapfel2, P. R. Bosch1
1. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, Arizona. 2. School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona.
Combined Locomotor and Dynamic Trunk Training to Improve Ataxia, Balance, and Walking Function in a 17-Year Old With a Traumatic Brain Injury
H. E. Foster1, C. Conroy1, P. A. Freeborn1, E. J. Fox2
1. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. 2. Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Game Therapy Improves Walking Ability in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
J. Deol1, S. Pradhan1
1. Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
The Relationship Between Different Ankle and Foot Sensation and Gait/Balance Performance
C. Lin1, S. A. Meardon1, K. R. Sales1
1. Physical Therapy, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.
Understanding the Changing Healthcare Needs of Individuals Aging With Spinal Cord Injury
L. N. Hunter1, D. Berzins2, H. Riekena2, A. Lenzo1, D. Turoff2, M. Andrews2, J. K. Alderfer1, K. Nelson1, J. Skaria2, S. V. Duff1, R. J. Marino3, S. B. Kern2
1. Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2. Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 3. Rehabilitation Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Relationship Between Subjective Visual Vertical and Balance in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
B. Klatt1, L. Terhorst2, P. J. Sparto1, S. J. Winser3, R. Heyman4, I. Zaydan4, S. L. Whitney1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. 4. School of Medicine, Neurology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Determining Long-term Effects of a Concussion on Static and Dynamic Balance in Collegiate Soccer Players: A Pilot Study
R. Duncan1, S. Poteet2, W. Hudson2, K. Scherer2, K. Reynolds2, P. Jacobs2
1. Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. 2. Physical Therapy Program, Maryville University, Saint Louis, Missouri.
The Relationship Between Footwear, Somatosensory Status and Performance of Key Components of Static and Dynamic Balance as Measured by Inertial Measurement Units (IMUS)
S. N. Avanessian1, M. J. Thompson1, M. J. Rivera1, K. Voelz1
1. Physical Therapy, California State University Fresno, Clovis, California.
Silent Cognitive-somatosensory Impairments Impact the Motor Function Post Stroke: A Pilot Study
P. Kaur1, A. Borstad1, D. S. Nichols-Larsen1
1. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
The Identification of Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Adults on the mCTSIB Through Instrumentation With Wearable Inertial Measurement Units
A. Gill2, M. J. Thompson1, P. R. Trueblood1, M. J. Rivera1
1. Physical Therapy, California State University Fresno, Clovis, California. 2. Physical Therapy, San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Center, Fresno, California.
The Role of Cortical Inhibition in Post-stroke Walking Function
C. Gordon2, J. A. Palmer1, S. M. Morton1, S. A. Binder-Macleod1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware. 2. Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
Does Virtual Reality Therapy Improve Functional Outcomes in Patients With TBI? A Systematic Review
R. Robert1, K. Love1, K. Kozlova1, R. Levine1, N. Wood1, J. Parent-Nichols1
1. Physical Therapy, Franklin Pierce University, Manchester, New Hampshire.
The Immediate and Long-term Effects of Weighted Arm Swing on Improving Gait Quality and Speed in a Patient With Parkinson's Disease
M. Battsek1
1. Physical Therapy, Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Improving Hand Voluntary Control in Chronic Stroke Using a Novel Assistive System—Rein Hand: A Case Series
C. Carmona1, J. E. Sullivan1, J. P. Dewald1, K. B. Wilkins1, A. Moore1, N. Parmann1, S. Wojton1, E. Lee1, J. Yao1
1. PTHMS, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
Cortical Disconnection of the Ipsilesional Primary Motor Cortex is Associated With Gait Speed and Upper Extremity Motor Impairment in Chronic Stroke
D. M. Peters1, J. C. Stewart1, J. D. Richardson1, A. Middleton1, J. Fridriksson1, C. Rorden1, L. Bonilha2, E. Gleichgerrcht2, T. M. Herter1, R. D. Newman-Norlund1, S. L. Fritz1
1. University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina. 2. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
The Effect of TMS Conditioning of the H-reflex After Walking Interventions
J. C. Chen1, W. Gray1, J. Smith1, C. Wade1, M. R. Borich1
1. Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Advance Neurology Specialty Practice: The Schmidt Fellowship
P. Ressler1, J. Hershberg1, A. Wu2, A. Elder1, L. Yang2
1. Reactive Physical Therapy and Wellness, Los Angeles, California. 2. University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
Community Mobility Method Selection in Individuals With Chronic Motor Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Qualitative Analysis
C. L. Holleran1, J. Fogo2, S. A. Combs-Miller3, T. Hornby4
1. Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. 2. School of Occupational Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana. 3. Krannert School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana. 4. Department of Physical Therapy, Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
The Use of LSVT Big to Improve Balance Confidence and Perceived Difficulty With Walking in a Patient With Parkinson Disease
S. Simoes1, K. Smith1
1. Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, Miami Shores, Florida.
The Effect of Seasonal Variation on Physical Activity Level in Persons With Parkinson Disease
J. A. Tschoepe1, N. Latham2, T. R. DeAngelis1, K. Hendron1, T. Ellis1, N. A. Sullivan1
1. Center for Neurorehabilitation, Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston, Massachusetts. 2. Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.
Changes in Balance, Gait, and Falls Efficacy Following Virtual Reality-based Therapy in People With Parkinson's Disease
Y. Kim1, S. Kang1, S. Kim2
1. Department of Physical Therapy, Korea National University of Transportation, Jeungpyeong, South Korea.2. School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Improvements in Strength, Walking, and Participation Following Corealign® Training for a Person With Multiple Sclerosis
C. A. Lamb1, M. M. Manago1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado.
Bike Modifications to Allow Continued Competitive High-intensity Exercise With ALS: A Case Report
J. R. Kear1, K. Dieruf1
1. Orthopedics/Physical Therapy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Effects of Dance on Backward Walking in Persons With Parkinsons Disease
C. Santella1, C. Moehlenbrock1, J. Freund1, S. Vallabhajosula1
1. Elon University, Elon, North Carolina.
Localizing the Primary Motor Cortex as a Target for Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A Comparison of the 10-20 Electroencephalogram (EEG) System and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Methods: Study in Progress
S. Groth1, K. Kubat1, J. J. Martin1, T. Miller1, S. Morse1, K. Myhrman1, A. Tobias1, T. L. Rich2, B. T. Gillick1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2. Rehabilitation Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Effects of 4 Weeks of Balance Training on Functional Reach and Gait Velocity in Parkinson's Disease
G. Singh1, R. Pahwa3, N. K. Sharma2, Y. Colgrove2, K. E. Lyons3, W. Liu2
1. Physical Therapy, The Sage College, Cohoes, New York. 2. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. 3. Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
Hand Function Limitations in Prodromal and Manifest Huntington Disease
A. K. Rao1, C. C. Chen3, K. S. Marder2
1. Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Physical Therapy) and GH Sergievsky Center, Columbia University, New York, New York. 2. Neurology, Psychiatry, Taub Institute, GH Sergievsky Center, Columbia University, New York, New York. 3. Occupational Therapy, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas.
The Total Body Recumbent Stepper Submaximal Exercise Test is Reliable in Healthy Adults and in People During Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation
N. Seier1, D. R. Wilson1, E. Coughenour3, A. Mattlage1, R. Vardey2, J. Todd1, B. G. Price1, S. Billinger1
1. Physical Therapy and Rehab Science, KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. 2. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. 3. Rehabilitation Services, KU Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas.
Safety and Impact of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling in People With Multiple Sclerosis who are Non-ambulatory
D. Backus1, B. Burdett2, C. Manella2, L. Hawkins1, E. M. Gonzales1
1. Crawford Research Institute, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, Georgia. 2. MS Institute, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
Inter-rater Reliability of Ventilatory Threshold Determination in Chronic Stroke
A. Franke1, P. Boyne1, D. Carl1, D. Reisman2, M. Brian2, J. Westover1, D. Whitesel1, C. Meyrose1, K. Dunning1
1. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. 2. University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.
The Relationship Between Sub-maximal Knee Extensor Force Regulation and Function Post Stroke
R. Berrios1, M. Joshi2, K. Keenan2, S. Strath2, A. Hyngstrom1
1. Physical Therapy, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2. Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Influence of Training Environment on Self-selected Gait Speed
C. S. Scheidler2, K. Zambon1, C. Mathews1, A. Zehr1, S. Sigmund1, N. Denning1, R. Cardinal3, P. Altenburger1
1. Physical Therapy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2. Department of Health Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana. 3. Neurorehabilitation and Robotics, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Concussion Among Middle School Students: Incidence, Activities, and Symptoms
S. G. Siegel1, P. Finemore1, S. Livingstone1, A. Skillings1, J. Tardiff1, E. Veilleux1
1. Physical Therapy, Husson University, Bangor, Maine.
Early Mobilization of Patients at High Risk of Vasospasm in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report
N. Khalil1, K. Shah1
1. RUSK Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Immersive Virtual Reality Using a Low Cost Head-mounted Display: A Feasibility Test for Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
A. Kim1, N. Darakjian1, J. M. Finley1
1. Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
A Novel Approach to Exertion Testing in Patients After Concussion With Symptoms at Rest
J. L. Fay1, T. V. Denham1
1. Physical Therapy, NYU Langone Medical Center/Rusk Rehabilitation, New York, New York.
Improvements in Functional Strength and Mobility Following Power Training and Overground Walking for an Individual With Chronic Stroke Impairments: A Case Study
J. A. Schaffer1, S. D. Schaffer1, P. R. Bosch1
1. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, Arizona.
Using Symptoms to Dose Therapeutic Exercise for a Female With Multiple Sclerosis After an Acute Exacerbation: A Case Report
A. Mielke1, R. T. Lazaro1, G. L. Widener1
1. Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, California.
Evaluating Utility of Muscle Architectural Parameters With Real-time Ultrasound Imaging of Spastic Musculature in Individuals Post Stroke
G. Thielman1, L. Yourney1
1. Physical Therapy, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Motor Unit Activity and Functional Ability in Spinocerebellar Ataxia 6
E. A. Christou1, A. Casamento-Moran1, N. Lodha1, Y. Chen1, M. Kwin1, A. Snyder1, J. B. Stephenson3, S. H. Subramony2, D. E. Vaillancourt1
1. Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 2. Department of Neurology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 3. School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Complex Motor Skill Learning Benefits Transfer to Simpler Functional Tasks in Patients With Stroke
S. S. Kantak1, N. Zahedi1, R. L. McGrath1
1. MRRI, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.
Physical Therapists' Clinical Decision Making in Patients With Gait Impairments From Hemiplegia: A Qualitative Study
J. Seale1, C. J. Utsey1
1. Physical Therapy, UTMB, Galveston, Texas.
Effects of an 8-Week Functional Circuit Training Program on Aerobic Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Stroke
M. Vore1, L. Altman1, J. Bliss1, M. Higgins1, J. Hogan1, L. Jamieson1, J. Santelli1, A. S. Bartlett1, E. Clark1, J. Mowder-Tinney1
1. Physical Therapy, Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
Use of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation to Improve the Vestibulo-ocular Reflex Gain and Dynamic Gait in a Patient With Parkinson's Disease
A. Soto1
1. Vestibular Rehabilitation, Rusk Rehabilitation- NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Use of an Evidence-based Circuit Training Program for a Patient With Parkinson's Disease in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting: A Case Study
M. Eikenberry1, S. O'Neal2, C. Kinney1
1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona. 2. Physical Therapy, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona.
Serial Casting Followed by Functional Rigidity Casting of the Ankle to Improve Range of Motion, Balance and Functional Mobility in Patients With Neurologic Impairment: A Single Case-Study
A. B. Gillen1, H. E. Knight1, C. Carlson2
1. Physical Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. 2. Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Test-retest Reliability of the Neurocom Limits of Stability Test When Used With College Athletes
T. E. Leahy1, T. G. Bowman2, T. J. France1, E. Kreil1, L. Trevor1, J. R. Tanner1
1. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia. 2. Athletic Training, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia.
Do the Physical Therapist's Words Really Matter?: The Effects of Enhanced and Decreased Expectations on Balance Performance in Those With and Without Parkinson's Disease
M. R. Landers1, J. Blood1, J. Ostrander1, G. Parrish1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Recovery in Function and Mobility After Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in People With Type 2 Diabetes
L. D'Silva1, P. Kluding1
1. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
Successful use of Mobile Health Technology by Older Adults With Parkinson Disease
K. Hendron1, N. Latham3, T. R. DeAngelis1, C. Thomas2, M. Saint-Hilaire2, N. A. Sullivan1, T. Ellis1
1. Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. 2. Department of Neurology, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Boston University Medical School, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. 3. School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts.
The Role of Physical Therapy in The Management of a Complex Patient With Multiple Sclerosis After Tendon Lengthening Surgeries: From Dependent to Ambulatory, a Case Study
I. Kedzierska1, H. Battsek1, D. Lotan1, L. Perillo1
1. Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
High-intensity Tapering Conventional Balance Training for Decreasing Fall-risk in Chronic Stroke Survivors: Measuring Improvement Across Different Domains of Balance Control
J. vora1, R. Varghese1, P. Patel1, T. Bhatt1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
The Effectiveness of The Stepping on Program for Reducing the Incidence of Falls in the Elderly
M. Danks1, B. J. Johnson1, L. Yonker1, J. Maddock1, K. Breuer1
1. Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Agreement Between Novice Versus Expert Physical Therapists in Identifying Nystagmus During Positional Testing and Diagnosing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
L. Kennedy-Rynne1, A. K. Galgon1
1. Physical Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Using Interprofessional Collaboration to Design Cognitive-based Interventions for a Patient Following a Right Hemisphere Stroke: A Case Report
S. S. Hausle1, G. L. Widener1
1. Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, California.
Effect of Mobility on Community Participation at 1 Year Post-injury in Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
I. Ward1, A. Lequerica2, E. J. Donnelly3, N. Jasey1, N. Chiaravalloti2
1. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey.2. Kessler Foundation, West Orange, New Jersey. 3. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook, New Jersey.
Effects of Adaptive and Fixed Practice on Motor Learning of Narrow Beam Walking
S. Barreyro1, J. Gerbracht1, H. Lyons1, S. Tseng1, J. Wood1, B. Swanson1, A. Domingo1
1. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, San Diego State University, San Diego, California.
The Effect of Interdisciplinary Spasticity Management in a Young Adult With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Study
K. N. Favara1
1. Inpatient Physical Therapy, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey.
Coherence Among Motor Units of Flexion Synergy Muscles in Individuals With Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke
L. C. Miller4, F. Negro3, S. Heinichen1, M. McLerran1, K. A. Rose1, A. Winters1, K. Schulz1, C. K. Thompson2, C. J. Heckman2, D. Farina3, J. P. Dewald1
1. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.2. Physiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 3. Neurorehabilitation Engineering, University Medical Center Gottingen, Gottingen, Germany.4. Physical Therapy, Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
Effects of Self-selected and Fastest-comfortable Walking Speeds on Gait Asymmetries
E. C. Wonsetler1, C. Gregory1, S. A. Kautz1, M. G. Bowden1
1. Department of Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Validating Ratings of Perceived Difficulty for Balance Exercises
S. F. Alsubaie1, D. Fear1, K. H. Sienko3, G. F. Marchetti4, S. L. Whitney1, J. M. Furman2, P. J. Sparto1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.2. Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.4. Physical Therapy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Slow Walkers Post-stroke Need to do More Than Change Step Length Asymmetry to Improve Walking Economy
G. Scronce1, C. H. Braun1, M. Lewek1
1. Division of Physical Therapy, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Estimation of Motor Unit Discharge Characteristics in Proximal and Distal Arm Muscles in Healthy Controls and Individuals Post-stroke
S. Heinichen1, M. McLerran1, K. A. Rose1, K. Schulz1, A. Winters1, C. K. Thompson1, L. C. Miller2, C. J. Heckman1, J. P. Dewald1
1. Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 2. Physical Therapy, Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
Clinical Measures Associated With Obstacle Crossing Performance in People With Stroke
G. Scronce1, L. A. Zukowski1, P. Plummer1
1. Division of Physical Therapy, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The Upright Motor Control Test: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties for Patients With Stroke
E. Gorgon1, R. T. Lazaro2
1. Physical Therapy, University of the Philippines, Manila, Manila, Philippines. 2. Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt University, San Francisco, California.
Gait Training in a Body-weight Supported Environment During Rehabilitation in a Patient With Guillain Barre Syndrome
J. Canbek1, J. Lombardi1, D. Tadena1
1. Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Use of Comprehensive Heps to Address Multiple Impairments in the Patient With Combined Peripheral and Central Vestibular Dysfunction
M. K. Root1, D. Malamut1
1. Vestibular Physical Therapy outpatient department, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on The Anterior Tibialis Muscle and the Effects on Strength and Gait Mechanics on Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review
R. Boyles1, C. Hampton1, R. Milhem1, K. M. Chan1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington.
Effects of Power Training in Young and Older Adults Post-stroke
J. L. Hunnicutt1, S. E. Aaron1, A. E. Embry1, P. Morgan1, B. Cence1, M. G. Bowden1, C. Gregory1
1. Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
The Short-term Effects of Incline Treadmill Walking on Braking, Propulsion, and Ankle Power in Individuals With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
C. J. Vanderwerker1, C. Gregory1, M. G. Bowden1
1. Department of Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Alterations in Gait Kinematics Following Intensive Variable Stepping Training as Compared to Conventional Therapy Interventions in Individuals Post-stroke
G. B. Mahtani1, M. Connolly1, P. Hennessy1, J. L. Woodward1, G. Brazg1, T. Hornby1
1. Locomotor Recovery Lab, Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
Kinematics and Muscle Activity During Over Ground Bionic Ambulation in Able-bodied Individuals
A. Domingo1, B. Swanson1, C. Sanscartier1
1. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, San Diego State University, San Diego, California.
The Safety and Feasibility of Mobilization of Patients in Active Vasospasm Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
E. M. Hallett1, H. Bhide1, R. Mustille1, J. Abele1, S. Tatebe1
1. Department of Rehab Services, UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, California.
Go Baby go CafÉ': An Immersive Rehabilitation Environment to Improve Functional Outcomes, Quality of Life and Vocational Skills
D. Kumar1, D. Reisman1, J. Galloway1
1. Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.