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Video: The Future of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the one of the most common causes of debility and loss of function in the United States. Presented by Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD & Mitra Lavasani, PhD, the goal of this research team is to optimize the non-operative treatment of individuals with knee osteoarthritis to avoid or delay the need for total joint replacement.
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Video: Knee Osteoarthritis Golf Research Study
Is it better to walk the course or drive a cart during your latest round of golf? Listen to the experts Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, and Sam Chu, MD, on their latest research in knee osteoarthritis in golf players.
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Video: College and Concussions Research Study
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab research scientist Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, has conducted the first cross-sectional study reporting the outcome of concussions at a collegiate institution. Learn more about the findings.
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AAP Video: Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD's Advice to New Residents
In this video from the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, shares advice and insights for new residents.
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A Pilot Investigation to Determine what Pathogens are Present on Gel Liners Worn by Amputees
The goal of this project is to explore the correlation of potentially harmful bacteria to various liner conditions such as age of the liner, material properties, and patient hygiene practices.
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Ventilator Weaning
Our vent weaning program is a specialty in itself. Your vent-weaning team has decades of experience in helping SCI patients breathe independently.
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Video: Early Identification of Cachexia
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is creating new rehabilitation strategies for patients with cancer that include a holistic look at physical activity, nutrition and more.
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Inside HCBS Podcast
Inside HCBS aims to bring together the perspectives and knowledge of researchers, advocates and policymakers as well as people who have lived experience with HCBS.
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Exercising for Bone Density
Weight-bearing activities are the best ways to increase healthy stress on the bones. Over time, the body responds to these forces by building more bone to become denser, and therefore, stronger.
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Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
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Burn Injury
Our team of experts and state-of-the-art technology allow for more efficient and advanced care. The interdisciplinary care team for burn rehabilitation is led by a doctor and will include other experts who have extensive experience in treating patients with burns.
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Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19
Findings suggest that weakness of the breathing muscle is a highly prevalent underlying cause for prolonged functional impairments after hospitalization for COVID
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