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  Progressive Resistance Rehabilitation Program after Total Knee Arthroplasty

  The major goal of this investigation is to conduct a prospective,
  randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a progressive
  resistance rehabilitation program after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared to
  a traditional rehabilitation program. We assess functional mobility and muscle
  function for Prog and Trad interventions. We also examine cortical and
  corticospinal mechanisms for central activation deficits to further identify the
  source of quadriceps muscle central activation deficits following TKA.

Improving Function with Weight-Bearing Biofeedback

The major goals of this study are to determine the effects of a weight-bearing biofeedback intervention on functional weight bearing asymmetry during sit to stand transitions, gait, and stair climbing as well as on functional performance and strength recovery following total knee arthroplasty. .

Understanding Mechanisms for Quadriceps Central Activation Deficits

The major goal of this investigation is to use transcranial magnetic stimulation measurements of motor cortex excitability to provide information regarding centrally-mediated, intra-cortical regulatory mechanisms that may contribute to our understanding of activation deficits and muscle weakness after TKA.

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Improving activity, participation, and function after acute hospitalization in older adults with multiple chronic conditions

The major goal of this multi-site investigation is to determine if a progressive multi-component intervention in a home setting, initiated upon discharge from an acute care hospital, improves function at the end of one episode of care more than documented usual care physical therapy. The proposed multicomponent intervention combines high intensity strength training, motor control based systems of gait and balance training.

Strength and Function Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

The overall goal of this longitudinal study is to determine whether adults who have undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA) for end-stage osteoarthritis have post-operative deficits in strength of the surgical lower extremity, postural control, and functional performance compared to healthy, age-matched counterparts.

Rehabilitation outcomes following lower limb amputation

The purpose of this study is to describe functional outcomes for people with non-traumatic lower limb amputation to provide a basis for future studies to refine rehabilitation strategies.

NMES after Total Knee Arthroplasty to Counter Quadriceps Muscle Activation Deficits

The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of NMES on countering quadriceps activation deficits after TKA and relate acute measures of quadriceps muscle presynaptic inhibition to longer term outcomes.

In the News: University Hospital Insider article, CBS4 news story

Functional Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty

The goal of this study is to determine if minimally invasive TKA improves functional performance, quadriceps muscle force and activation, increases knee range of motion, and decreases post-operative pain compared to traditional TKA.

In the News: CBS4 news story

Limb Loading Asymmetry with Total Knee Arthroplasty

The major goals of this line of investigation are to 1) examine the presence of lower limb loading asymmetry during functional mobility tasks and 2) examine the relationships between loading asymmetry and both functional mobility and muscle strength before and after unilateral TKA.