“Mobility issues like moving around, walking, using stairs, or even getting up out of a chair are really common. They affect around 13% of the U.S. population,” Whibley said.... These mobility problems can lead to difficulties living independently, an increased risk of falls, and ultimately a lower quality of life. The study indicates that
"The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started" explores both the history of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) as well as the current and future possibilities for its' use. Dr. Jane Huggins, the director of the University of Michigan Direct Brain Interface Laboratory was interviewed as part of the article. She discussed both
Collaborator Fabiana Faleiros PhD., a Professor of Nursing at the University of Sao Paulo- Ribeirao Preto, published an article in 2023 issue of the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine about the impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) in Brazil : “In Brazil, information on people with SCI remains scarce, with difficulty in searching for recent data
Resident physician Dr. William J. Naber II and alumna Dr. Alyssa K. Cook collaborate with Dr. Alexios G. Carayannopoulos of Brown University to shed light on a new potential role for spinal cord stimulators in treating autonomic disorders of the spinal cord by writing an article for the neuromodulation special interest group
Congratulations to Daniel Whibley, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation who has been appointed as the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research’s Patient Partner Academy (PPA) Fellow for the 2024 – 2025 academic year.
On 3/20/24, Michigan Medicine PM&R hosted a delegation of PM&R leaders (chief physicians and deputy chairs) from Peking University Health Science Center (PKUHSC) , China. We spent a day of thoughtful conversations, facilities tours and exploratory discussions that position us for
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Whibley for his selection to the Institute for Health Policy Innovation (IHPI) Emerging Scholars Program . This program is designed to provide career development opportunities for IHPI early career faculty via invited
“There’s ableist language and assumptions about people who use a wheelchair, for example, not being strong enough when in fact, some people who use wheelchairs are the strongest people around,” co-author Sean Smith, the medical director of Michigan Medicine’s Cancer Rehabilitation program, told STAT."
Adults with Cerebral Palsy face unique challenges as they age. The Adults with Pediatric Onset Disabilities Group in PM&R at Michigan Medicine/The University of Michigan has been a leader in discovering and describing the health issues associated with growing up with Cerebral Palsy. Mr. Paul Hansen recognized the value of this work and has
Congrats to Sean Smith on his interesting commentary published in Lancet Oncology on Ableism related to oncologic care.
Michigan Medicine PM&R had a strong presence at the 2023 meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) in New Orleans. We presented research, taught as faculty and participated in Academy activities such as PHiT (Physiatrists in Training).
Denise G Tate PhD, Professor from Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Michigan and Global Reach Brazil Platform Leader, Daniel Rubio MD from the University of Sao Paulo Medical School and Hospital das Clinicas, and Gianna Rodriguez MD, Clinical Professor of PM&R and Director of Spinal Cord
Lincoln Park High School's DECA chapter partnered with Lincoln Park High School's Student Council to plan and execute a charity campaign that challenged the Lincoln Park community, grades K-12 and all of their families to bring in donations for Pediatric Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan.
Michigan Medicine PM&R had an outstanding presence at the recent American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) meeting in Chicago in September.
Congratulations to Dr. Nicolette Gabel who was recently interviewed for the Washington Post article titled ‘Chemo brain’ is real, but there are ways to ease it" published by Andrea Atkins.
Congratulations to Dr. James T. Eckner , Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Associate
A January 18, 2023 Washington Post article titled "What grip strength can tell you about how well you’re aging" highlights recent work by Dr. Mark Peterson and others about the relationship between muscle strength and the aging process.
This is our final newsletter . It provides an overall perspective on what we learned about decision making related to bowel and bladder complications.
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Peterson, Ed Hurvitz and our colleague from Pathology, Dr. Allecia Wilson, on this important publication encouraging physicians to use more specific causes of death for individuals with cerebral palsy in order to understand patterns of morbidity and mortality in this population.
