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Contributions of Shortening/Lengthening Responses to Multi-Joint Stretch Reflex Response in Able-Bodied Individuals
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
During TMR nerves in an amputee’s residual arm are transferred to target muscles that no longer perform a useful function because of the amputation.
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Targeted Reinnervation for Below-Elbow Amputation
We will quantify the effect of TMR on persons with below-elbow amputation
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Altering Activation Patterns in the Distal Upper Extremity After Stroke
This study evaluates a new rehabilitation approach for stroke survivors in the chronic phase of recovery in which the combination of drug therapy (cyproheptadine) and active movement practice (AMP) is used to encourage increased voluntary muscle control and strength.
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Intraoperative Sarcomere Length Measurements
We have found that spastic muscle, although having a normal stretch reflex, has a significantly higher intrinsic muscle stiffness compared to control muscle.
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Relationship Between Intramuscular Pressure and Muscle Force
We are developing a minimally invasive tool to measure muscle force using fiber optics.
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Effect of acute intermittent hypoxia on upper limb function in individuals with spinal cord injury
Repeated presentations of transient and mild hypoxia can elicit neuroplasticity and boost the efficacy of standard therapeutic strategies in certain cases of neurologic dysfunction. This study will help create a framework for the development of practical techniques to harness beneficial neuroplasticity in individuals with SCI.
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Novel Body-Powered Prosthetic Hand
The goal of this project was to evaluate the clinical utility of a prosthetic hand (split hook device) by objectively quantifying whether people choose to use both modes while performing in their home environments.
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Evaluation of a Lightweight Powered Leg
The goal of this project is to develop a lightweight motorized leg and to evaluate this device in elderly persons with above-knee amputations.
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Impact of Powered Knee-Ankle Prosthesis on Community Mobility and Social Interaction
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Implementing SCI-QOL into Clinical Practice to Enhance Patient Engagement
This study, funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, employs implementation science methods and seeks to integrate the Spinal Cord Injury - Quality of Life (SCI-QOL) measurement system into inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitative care.
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