Research of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Physical Therapy Faculty.
Submissions from 2024
Exploring the Use of Bimodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Enhance Movement in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain—A Sham-Controlled Double Blinded Pilot Study, Kai-Yu Ho, Connan Wallace, Jeno Aquino, Bryce Broadwell, Makenzie Whimple, and Jing Nong Liang
Submissions from 2023
Biomechanically-Consistent Skin Stretch as an Intuitive Mechanism for Sensory Feedback: A Preliminary Investigation in the Lower Limb, Jenny A. Kent
Comparison of Clinical and Biomechanical Characteristics Between Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation With and Without Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Szu-Ping Lee, Shawn Farrokhi, Jenny A. Kent, Jason Ciccotelli, Lung-Chan Chien, and Jo Armour Smith
Submissions from 2022
Disparities in Functional Recovery After Dysvascular Lower Limb Amputation are Associated with Employment Status and Self-Efficacy, Sheila M. Clemens, Kiarri N. Kershaw, Cody L. McDonald, Benjamin J. Darter, Zoran Bursac, Stephanie J. Garcia, Mark D. Rossi, and Szu-Ping Lee
Coordinated Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Pharmaceutical Care Telehealth for People With Parkinson Disease in Rural Communities: An Exploratory, 8-Week Cohort Study for Feasibility, Safety, and Signal of Efficacy, Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker, Merrill R. Landers, Annalisa Piccorelli, Erin Bush, and Reshmi Singh
Brain and Spinal Cord Adaptations Associated With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Kai-Yu Ho, Jing Nong Liang, Savanna Budge, Austin Madriaga, Kara Meske, and Derrick Nguyenton
Effects of Footwear on the Gait Kinematics of Women With Unilateral Transtibial Amputation: An Observational Case Series, Jenny A. Kent, Kristin J. Carnahan, Rebecca L. Stine, Andrew H. Hansen, Elizabeth Russell Esposito, and Matthew J. Major
Direction of Attentional Focus in Prosthetic Training: Current Practice and Potential For Improving Motor Learning in Individuals With Lower Limb Loss, Szu-Ping Lee, Alexander Bonczyk, Maria Katrina Dimapilis, Sarah Partridge, Samantha Ruiz, Lung-Chan Chien, and Andrew Sawers
Patient Engagement in Cosmetic Designing of Prostheses: Current Practice and Potential Outcome Benefits, Szu-Ping Lee, Cailin Mitchell, Kenneth Repayo, Matthew Tillitt, Collin Weber, Lung-Chang Chien, and Chris Doerger
Implementation of a Program to Support Direct Support Professionals to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle for People With Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disabilities, A. Overwijk, Thessa Hilgenkamp, C. P. van der Schans, W. P. Krijnen, K. Vlot-van Anrooij, A. A.J. van der Putten, and A. Waninge
Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior in Parkinson’s Disease: Most Frequently Avoided Activities, John V. Rider, Jason K. Longhurst, James W. Navalta, Daniel L. Young, and Merrill R. Landers
Development and Validation of a Shortened and Practical Frailty Index for People With Intellectual Disabilities, J. D. Schoufour, A. Oppewal, M. C. van Maurik, Thessa Hilgenkamp, R. G. Elbers, and D. A.M. Maes-Festen
Patient Experience and Perceived Benefits of Physical Therapy after Lower Limb Amputation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults, Hui-Ting Shih, Michaela M. Kubo, Lindsey D. Horn, Jennifer N. Gorton, Amanda L. Ferraro, Toran D. MacLeod, and Szu-Ping Lee
Do People with Low Back Pain Walk Differently? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Jo Armour Smith, Heidi Stabbert, Jennifer J. Bagwell, Hsiang-Ling Teng, Vernie Wade, and Szu-Ping Lee
Key Data Elements for Longitudinal Tracking of Physical Function: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study, Daniel L. Young, Julie M. Fritz, Jacob Kean, Anne Thackeray, Joshua K. Johnson, Danica Dummer, Sandra Passek, Mary Stilphen, Donna Beck, Suzanne Havrilla, Erik H. Hoyer, Michael Friedman, Kelly Daley, and Robin L. Marcus
Submissions from 2021
Improving Health-Promoting Capacities in Care Settings for People With Intellectual Disabilities, Kristel Vlot-van Anrooij, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Thessa Hilgenkamp, Annelies Overwijk, Koos van der Velden, and Geraline Leusink
Relationship Between Cognitive Performance and Lower Extremity Biomechanics: Implications for Sports-Related Concussion, Jason M. Avedesian, Tracey Covassin, Shelby Baez, Jennifer Nash, Ed Nagelhout, and Janet S. Dufek
Anthropometry Does Not Fully Explain Low Fitness Among Adults With Down Syndrome, V. D.Y. Beck, T. Baynard, E. C. Lefferts, B. A. Hibner, B. Fernhall, and Thessa I.M. Hilgenkamp
Psychometric Testing of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting, Katherine Denlinger, Daniel L. Young, Meghan Beier, Michael Friedman, Julie Quinn, Erik H. Hoyer, and Sapna R. Kudchadkar
Determining Frailty in People With Intellectual Disabilities in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dederieke A.M. Festen, Josje D. Schoufour, Thessa I.M. Hilgenkamp, and Alyt Oppewal
Determining Frailty in People With Intellectual Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dederieke Festen, Schoufour Josje, Thessa Hilgenkamp, and Alyt Oppewal
Blunted autonomic response to standing up and head-up tilt in individuals with intellectual disabilities, Thessa M. Hilgenkamp, Elizabeth C. Lefferts, Daniel W. White, Tracy Baynard, and Bo Fernhall
Selective Atrophy of the Vastus Medialis: Does It Exist in Women With Nontraumatic Patellofemoral Pain?, Kai Yu Ho, Yu Jen Chen, Shawn Farrokhi, Liang Ching Tsai, Tzu Chieh Liao, Nicole Haas, and Christopher M. Powers
Asymmetries in Dynamic Valgus Index After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Proof-of-Concept Study, Kai Yu Ho and Andrew Murata
Post-Acute Physical Therapy for a Patient With Critical Illness Associated With COVID-19: A Case Report, Ya-Ting Hsu, Kristen Turner, and Szu-Ping Lee