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Reaching for Recovery:
Focus on Shoulder and
Upper Limb Function
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FALL 2020—WINTER 2021

Message from the Chair

Dear Friends and Colleagues, In this time of great
difficulty, what can
Our strange and challenging year continues into the holiday you personally do
season. What exactly do we give thanks for in 2020?
Amazingly, I’m not finding it hard to make a list. I am to work towards
grateful that UT Southwestern made a decision not to repairing the world?
furlough employees or decrease salaries this year – it has
been lean but we are still all together. I am grateful for the Kathleen R. Bell, MD
blossoming of telehealth, increasing our ability to reach
patients who live far away or have difficulty in travelling, Professor/Chair
particularly important for rehabilitation. I’m grateful for my Kimberly-Clark Distinguished
new granddaughter (who unfortunately lives in Alaska –
not all thanks are without some reservations). But it is Chair in Mobility Research
important this year to acknowledge and somehow Department of PM&R
ameliorate the suffering and stress that abounds: families
mourning lost relatives, parents struggling to work and
provide child care and education, waitpersons and airline
workers who have lost their jobs, and our neighbors who
are alone. So what to do? Donate to food banks as
generously as you can, reach out to others as you can
(phone, letters, flowers left on doorsteps), volunteer to take
a little burden off others as you can. Mask, mask, mask –
stay healthy yourself and don’t contribute to our national
pandemic. And as the new year approaches, vow to make a
positive contribution to society in 2021. What can you
personally do to perform “tikkun olam,” repairing the
world?

This fall’s newsletter is examining the state of the shoulder
at the UT Southwestern PM&R Department. We’ll review
our clinical programs and shoulder injuries (stroke, para-
sports, and COVID neuropathies) and researchers who are
trying to understand and prevent shoulder disorders (Drs.
Jain and Lin). Despite this abysmal year, we look forward
to excellence and optimism in the new year!

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ON THE COVER PM&R
3D reconstructed model of
glenohumeral joint CONNECTION
kinematics with model-based
tracking and contour Fall 2020-Winter 2021
registration to the dynamic Q&A with Dr. Nitin Jain
biplane fluoroscopy system.
Credit: Dr. Johnny Lin, PhD Investigating shoulder pain and
envisioning the future of

musculoskeletal care at UTSW

Detecting Rotator Cuff
Tears Before They Happen

Our discussion with
Dr. Johnny Lin on his cutting-edge

biomedical imaging research

Clinical Management of
Upper Extremity Problems

Learn how our faculty are
managing upper extremity pain

across various rehabilitation
patient populations

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REACHING FOR RECOVERY

Q&A with Dr. Nitin Jain

Nitin Jain, MD, MSPH, is a Tell us about your research:
Professor of Physical
Medicine and I do clinical research—trials, cohort studies, and
Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic secondary data analyses— looking at shoulder issues
Surgery, and Population and from both the rehabilitation and surgical standpoint. It
Data Sciences at UT is patient-oriented research which is very directly
Southwestern Medical applicable to clinical settings.
Center. He serves as Vice
Chair and Chief of the Why are you interested in the shoulder?
Section of Musculoskeletal
Medicine and Research. He I find the shoulder very interesting as it is a relatively
is also UT Southwestern’s underserved area in the world of research. Shoulder
Co-Director of pain is one of the top 15 reasons patients see doctors,
Musculoskeletal and Sports and is a big contributor to reduced quality of life and
Medicine and Director of suffering We still don’t really have a lot of evidence on
Outcomes Research for the the treatments we can provide, nor on the etiology of
Department of Orthopaedic shoulder disorders.
Surgery. A sports medicine
specialist, he is an expert at What are some of the projects you are
treating nonsurgical working on currently?
disorders of the shoulder
and knee. One of our projects is a study on genetic epidemiology,
determining whether there is a genetic predisposition to
degenerative rotator cuff tears.

Another one of our projects is a multicenter clinical trial
looking at arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery versus PT
for atraumatic rotator cuff tears.

The third major project is looking at whether peripheral
nerve stimulation— for example, stimulation of the
axillary nerve through a device in the shoulder— can
help with chronic shoulder pain.

The future of musculoskeletal medicine
at UTSW will involve collaboration

between disciplines in order to provide
efficient and high-quality patient care.

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How will this research benefit What is your future vision for
patients? musculoskeletal medicine at UT
Southwestern?
Our goal is to personalize care by getting real
data and information on which treatments My vision for the future is to establish a
might be best suited for which patients with multidisciplinary musculoskeletal and sports
shoulder pain. medicine service which provides both non-
operative and operative care. With an
For example, by looking at risk factors emphasis on collaboration between PM&R,
(including genetic) for developing rotator cuff orthopedics, emergency medicine, family
tears, we hope to guide development of medicine, rheumatology, and physical therapy,
targeted treatments. we can efficiently route patients to the
appropriate providers with increased
Our nerve stimulation project aims to find a communication in order to enhance the quality
way to directly help patients who have of patient care. 
chronic, nonspecific shoulder pain.

Musculoskeletal Collaboration: Dr. Jain (left) with research collaborators Michael Khazzam, MD
(center), Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, and Ed Mulligan, DPT (right), Distinguished
Teaching Professor in Orthopaedics and School of Health Professions.

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REACHING FOR RECOVERY

Detecting Rotator Cuff Tears Before They Happen:

Research Spotlight on Dr. Johnny Lin

We spoke with Dr. Lin about his work using Why this patient population?
three-dimensional shear wave elastography
to identify the chronicity of rotator cuff tears We chose this patient population due to the
in patients with spinal cord injury. high prevalence of rotator cuff injury and
significant consequences on function.
What is the goal of your study? Individuals with spinal cord injury rely on
their shoulders for 100% of their functional
Most rotator cuff tears start with an activities—any shoulder problems will
asymptomatic phase of tissue damage. By the severely limit their independence.
time we see these patients, the tear has usually
already developed. However, if we can detect What is elastography?
early signs of tendon damage, such as
development of fatty infiltration or atrophy, Compared to conventional ultrasound, which
we can intervene early and prevent tears from is qualitative in nature, elastography uses
happening. quantitative and objective measurements to
measure tissue properties. It can be used to
Our goal is to develop a standard protocol for identify a region of interest in the soft tissue,
screening for rotator cuff tears in order to such as muscle or tendon, and obtain real-
target patients with early tears for preventive time feedback on how tissue properties vary
strategies. We aim to offer a cost-effective, across the region of interest. For example, we
rapid, accurate, and differential screening can use elastography to screen for and
regimen which can serve as a decision- monitor the development of tendon tears over
making aid, enabling patients and clinicians time, and to understand how different
to make informed treatment choices, reduce treatment interventions affect tissue
the disease burden, and create new paradigms properties.
for patient care.

Illustrations of
rotator cuff
regions of
interest within
short-axis
supraspinatus
tendon (A)
and long-axis
infraspinatus
tendon (B).

AB

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Representative B-mode (left) and shear wave elastography (right) imaging
for in-vivo and dynamic evaluation of spatial-temporal tissue properties.

How does it work? Any challenges? Yen-Sheng (Johnny) Lin,
PhD is an Assistant
Real-time elastography produces an Currently, the technical challenge is Professor with joint
image like a heat map on the screen. that we do not know which values appointment to the
The color of each pixel corresponds represent which disease state or Departments of
with the properties of the tissue symptom. We are working with the Orthopaedics and Physical
(softer tissues are blue, while harder departments of radiology and Medicine & Rehabilitation.
tissues are red). Looking at these medical physics to provide gold- He is a mechanical and
signatures, we can identify healthy standard measurements using biomedical engineer by
muscle and tendons, which should quantitative MRI and proton MR training whose research
appear homogeneous, versus those spectroscopy. focuses on the
showing early signs of tear, which biomechanical, biomedical
will look more variable. What are your first steps? imaging, and therapeutic
exoskeleton approaches for
What are the advantages? We will perform a pilot study identifying the risk factors of
including patients with spinal cord primary and secondary
Elastography can be performed in- injury with different stages of rotator complications in individuals
office using equipment comparable cuff tears compared to a healthy with orthopaedic or
to a standard ultrasound machine, population. We will evaluate their neurophysiological
making it more practical than MRI shoulders using shear wave disorders.
in tracking the course of elastography and compare the
development of a tear over time. It findings in each group with the gold
does not require much additional standard. 
training, and can be incorporated
where musculoskeletal ultrasound We aim to offer a cost-effective, rapid
evaluation is already being done in
order to add additional quantitative screening regimen to detect early rotator
information beyond B-mode.
cuff tears, with the goal of targeting those

patients for preventive interventions.

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Clinical Perspective

Our exceptional clinicians manage upper extremity injuries in a variety of
different rehabilitation populations, including stroke, pediatrics, and spinal
cord injury.

Nneka Ifejika, MD MPH Post-stroke shoulder pain is quite prevalent in persons with MCA
Associate Professor, PM&R syndrome (arm greater than leg paresis). The prevention of shoulder
subluxation, brachial plexus traction injuries, rotator cuff
Section Chief, impingement versus tears and adhesive capsulitis are common
Stroke Rehabilitation themes.

Electrical stimulation, kinesiotaping, arm positioning with
appropriate durable medical equipment, oral or topical analgesia and
intra-articular injections using a combination of local anesthetic and
steroid are therapeutic options. 

Even with the breadth of pharmacologic and procedural Amy Mathews, MD & Chaitanya Konda, DO
interventions available for treatment, post-stroke Assistant Professors, PM&R

shoulder pain often persists. The SPRINT PNS
(peripheral nerve stimulator) system is a minimally-
invasive 60-day implant that we will be offering to
UTSW patients soon. This device aims to modulate

central pain processing by modulating pain peripherally,
thereby reducing hypersensitivity to normal inputs in a
sustained manner.

By implanting this new, removable device, our aim is to
target pain in order to help our patients improve their

upper extremity function and quality of life. Eventually,
we hope to use this device for other pain generators—

stay tuned! 

Bob Rinaldi, MD The Brachial Plexus Injury Management program at UT
Professor, PM&R Southwestern/Children’s Health provides comprehensive surgical,
non-surgical, and rehabilitative care for children with birth related
Division Chief, brachial plexus injuries. Through a multidisciplinary management
Pediatric Rehabilitation approach, our program provides coordinated, cutting edge care for
children ages birth through 18 years, and from the most minor to the
most complex injuries. The program is co-directed by Dr. Jonathan
Cheng, Pediatric Plastic Surgery/Hand Surgery, and Dr. Bob
Rinaldi, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 

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PrAesnervninugaSlhoPulMder&HRealtSh ihn athrekWhTeaelnchkai!r-Dependent Population

Stephanie Tow, MD & Merrine Klakeel, DO
Assistant Professors, PM&R

Injury research has shown that the shoulder is the most commonly injured body part in disabled individuals
who depend on wheelchair mobility. This is especially true in the Para Sports Medicine world. As
physiatrists, we not only treat existing shoulder injuries, but also provide health education to prevent
repetitive injuries. What are some factors to consider?

Biomechanics Dr. Stephanie Tow teaching medical student Akinjide
“JD” Inifade shoulder examination special maneuvers.
Imbalance of shoulder mechanical forces can occur due to
muscle weakness, abnormal tone, or impaired ROM. Assistive Devices &
Environmental Factors
 Prescribe a personalized home exercise or physical
therapy program targeting weak muscles (e.g. rotator Wheelchair fit and the home environment may impact
cuff muscles, scapular and upper back muscles such as shoulder health.
rhomboids, core/trunk and hip girdle muscles)
 Customize wheelchair fit/seating system
 Ensure appropriate posture and stretching
 Consider power assist and/or reverse propulsion for
 Analyze movement of kinetic chain including the manual wheelchairs
wheelchair as an extension of the individual.
 Ensure appropriate fit/height and proper use of
 Consider tone management if spasticity might be other assistive devices like walkers or crutches
adversely affecting shoulder biomechanics and function
 Modify the home environment to decrease
 Minimize overuse of shoulders overhead reaching (e.g. reduce overhead cabinets,
use side bedrails or a reacher) 
Function/Activities/Sports

Elicit a good history to understand the individual’s
daily activities and limitations.

 Find ways to prioritize shoulder use (e.g. using
power mobility). Individuals with decreased lower
extremity function may rely on their shoulders

 Encourage a healthy diet to maintain or optimize
body weight.

 Cross-train antagonistic muscle groups for
shoulder health preservation. Certain sports/
activities have increased stress through the
shoulder joint (e.g. overhead sports, activities that
require weightbearing through the shoulder such
as use of handheld outriggers in sit ski, repetitive
shoulder movements such as swimming) and
training volume should be discussed.

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EDUCATION

RReecsoigdneinzicnyg&ExFceellloewncsehip Updates

Congratulations to the 2020 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Chief Residents!

Annie Abraham, MD Austin Marcolina, DO Kyle Wentz, DO
Academic Chief Resident Research and Development Administrative Chief Resident
Chief Resident

2020-21 Post Graduate Year Two (PGY-2) Residents

Amanda Ly, MD Zachary Meyer, MD Michiko Paschall, MD

New York College of Medicine Creighton University School of Chicago Medical School Rosalind Franklin
Medicine

Internal Medicine Prelim Internal Medicine Prelim Internal Medicine Prelim

UCLA Harbor, Los Angeles, CA Creighton University, Omaha, NE Zucker SOM-Northwell, Manhasset, NY

2020-21 Post Graduate Year One (PGY-1) Resident Interns

Rahul Dewan, DO Britton Eastburn, MD Martin Laguerre, MD

UNT Health Science Center – Texas A&M Health Science Center University of Florida College of Medicine
TCOM COM

Physical Medicine & Rehab UTSW Physical Medicine & Rehab UTSW Physical Medicine & Rehab UTSW

John Donovan, Jr, MD Ryan Flowers, DO Ellen Sloan, MD

Penn State University College of UNT Health Science Center – University of Tennessee HSC College of
Medicine TCOM Medicine

Physical Medicine & Rehab UTSW Physical Medicine & Rehab UTSW Physical Medicine & Rehab UTSW

2020-21 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Fellows

Tunde Babalola, MD Esther Yoon, MD Tony Imbarlina, DO
Brain Injury Medicine Interventional Spine & MSK Medicine Pediatric Rehab Medicine

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Save the Date

February Annual PM&R Shark Tank, 8:00 AM
PM&R residents and researchers will pitch their research study
26 ideas before a panel of judges and compete for funding.

2021

March Creating Life after Brain Injury: The Role of Purpose and Resilience
North Texas TBI Model System Virtual Community Seminar
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In partnership with Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
2021 Featured Speakers: Dr. Kathleen Bell, Alyssa Jones LPC, and Karen Linstrum,
PhD, LPC-S, CRC
May
22nd Annual PM&R Scientific Day
28 Rehabilitation and Cancer

2021

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Faculty

Willa Vo, PsyD | Assistant Professor, PM&R and Psychiatry, Zale-Lipshy
Pavilion Inpatient Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist

Dr. Vo completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the American School of Professional
Psychology, Southern California and Internship at the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System in
Prescott, AZ, followed by a two-year post-doctoral Fellowship in Rehab and Neuropsychology here in
the PM&R Department at UT Southwestern. As the inaugural psychology fellow in PM&R, she
enjoyed her time in Dallas and at UTSW so much hat she applied for the faculty position and recently
bought a house! When not at work, she enjoys running, biking, and CrossFit.

Kelli Chaviano, DO | Assistant Professor, PM&R, Pediatric Rehab

Dr. Chaviano graduated from pediatric rehabilitation medicine fellowship at University of Texas
Southwestern and trained for PM&R residency at Michigan State University. She is the new associate
program director for pediatric rehabilitation medicine fellowship and is passionate about pediatric
cancer rehab; she started a new program called Integrative Cancer Rehabilitation (I CAN Rehab) that
addresses function for this population across their continuum of care. In her spare time she enjoys
playing video and board games, traveling, knitting, and being with family.

Chaitanya Konda, DO | Assistant Professor, PM&R, Pain Management

Dr. Konda completed his PM&R residency at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
residency and pediatric pain fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center/University
of Cincinnati. He has a unique skillset and interest in working with both adults and pediatric patient
populations. Dr. Konda is also spearheading the initiation of the PM&R simulation center use
program.

Stephanie Tow, MD | Assistant Professor, PM&R, Pediatric Rehab & MSK

Dr. Tow completed her PM&R residency and chief residency here at UTSW, her Pediatric Rehabilitation
Medicine Fellowship at University of Colorado/Children’s Hospital Colorado, and her Sports Medicine
Fellowship at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. She has a passion for working with adaptive and Para
athletes and is the new director of the UT Southwestern Adaptive Sports Coalition and Program. She
serves as the Head Team Physician and a National Medical Classifier for US Paralympics Swimming in
addition to being involved in similar organizations. She is currently Chair-Elect for the American
Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Adapted Sports and Recreation
Committee. Dr. Tow is excited to be back at UTSW and will be seeing pediatric rehab, sports medicine,
and adaptive/Para sports patients primarily at Children’s Health and Scottish Rite Hospital system.

Kristin Wilmoth, PhD | Assistant Professor, PM&R, Rehab Psychology

Dr. Wilmoth is a clinical neuropsychologist with an established research track in the area of concussion
and more recently in severe traumatic brain injury. She is an alumnae of UT Southwestern's Clinical
Psychology doctoral program and joined the faculty after completing her postdoctoral fellowship at the
Medical College of Wisconsin. She is a native of Richmond, VA! Dr. Wilmoth enjoys research
collaboration within the Department and the O’Donnell Brain Institute, among others. Clinically, she

conducts neuropsychological evaluations for cognitive and behavioral disorders. 

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New Staff

These past few months we have had 11 staff join us—incredible! This is in direct
response to the clinical and research growth in PM&R. Welcome all!

Brenda RioFrio Niza Nemkul
Sr. Administrative Assistant II—Research Research Study Coordinator—Dr. Jain’s
Fibi Samuel research group
Sr. Administrative Assistant II—Research Zenia Jones
Kathleen McGovern Clinical Data Specialist—Dr. Jain’s research
Research Study Coordinator—Dr. Dhaher’s group
research group Sonia Gomez
Bailyn Piercewicz Clinical Data Specialist—Dr. James and Dr.
Research Engineer—Dr. Dhaher’s research Juengst’s research group
group Hemangi Dhole
Sam Perminger Research Study Coordinator—Dr. Jain’s
Clinical Research Coordinator—Dr. Juengst’s research group
research group Jeffery Wilson
Alyssa Jones, LPC Lab Manager—Dr. Jain’s research group
Psychological Associate II—PM&R Frisco clinic Karen Linstrum, PhD, CRC, LPC
Psychological Associate, CRC—Main Campus 

Holiday Fun,
2020-Style

Holiday celebrations looked
a little different this year, but
full of joy and merriment
nonetheless!

PM&R Research Team
Virtual Holiday Party 

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Publications & Presentations

PUBLICATIONS Ifejika N, Vahidy F, Reeves M, Xian Y, Liang L,
Matsouaka R, Fonarow GC, Savitz SI. Association
Barker KDD, Johnson MM. Physiatric History and between 2010 Medicare Reforms and Utilization of
Physical Exam. Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation in Ischemic
Rehabilitation, 6th Ed. Elsevier. 2020. Stroke. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Sep 28. doi:
10.1097/PHM.0000000000001605. Epub ahead of
Barker K, Smith C. Professionalism in rehabilitation: print. PMID: 33002913.
peer, resident and fellow recommendations/
assessment. PM&R Knowledge Now. https:// Song A, DeClercq J, Ayers GD, Higgins LD, Kuhn JE,
now.aapmr.org/professionalism-in-rehabilitation-peer Baumgarten KM, Matzkin E, and Jain NB.
-student-resident-and-fellow-recommendations/. Comparative Time to Improvement in Nonoperative
Published September 8, 2020. Accessed September versus Surgical Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears.
10, 2020. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American. 2020 Jul
1;102(13):1142-1150

Eng DL, Nguyen BN. Speech and Language. In Eapen Cleland T, Wilson R, Kim C, and Jain NB. What is New
BC, Cifu DX (Eds): Brain Injury Medicine. Board in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. Journal of Bone and
Review. Philadelphia, Elsevier, pp 227-233, 2020.
Joint Surgery. (In Press)

Fediw, M; Smith, S. (2020). ‘Cancer of the Urinary Song A, Kim PW, Ayers GD, and Jain
Tract and Genital Organ: Female and Male’ in Baima, NB. Characteristics of Non-Spine Musculoskeletal
J; Khanna, A. Cancer Rehabilitation: A Concise and Ambulatory Care Visits in the United States, 2009-
Portable Pocket Guide. Springer, pp 69-84. 2016. PM&R. (In Press)

Fulks LE, Nguyen BN. Dysphagia and Aspiration. In Yang AJ, Haring RS, Tran T, and Jain NB. Factors
Eapen BC, Cifu DX (Eds): Brain Injury Medicine. Board Influencing Fellowship Decision Making During
Review. Philadelphia, Elsevier, pp 219-226, 2020. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency.
American Journal of Physical Medicine &
Ifejika NL, Bhadane M, Cai CC, Noser EA, Grotta JC, Rehabilitation. (In Press)
Savitz SI. Use of a Smartphone-Based Mobile App for
Weight Management in Obese Minority Stroke O’Neil-Pirozzi T, Lequerica A, Chiaravalloti N, Juengst
Survivors: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial With SB, and Newman J. Cognitive-Communicative
Open Blinded End Point. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2020 Predictors of Employment Outcomes One and Five
Apr 22;8(4):e17816. Years Post-Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Head
Trauma Rehabilitation, In press, 2020.
Ifejika N, Bhadane M, Cai CC, Watkins J, Grotta JC.
Characteristics of Acute Stroke Patients Readmitted to Juengst SB, McShan E, Noorbakhsh D, and Driver
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities - a Cohort Study SD. Providing equal attention: Designing control
[published online ahead of print, 2020 Aug 1]. PM R. groups for Intensive Lifestyle Interventions after brain
2020;10.1002/pmrj.12462. doi:10.1002/pmrj.12462 injury. Brain Injury, In press, 2020.

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Benavides AM, Finn JA, Tang X, Ropacki S, Borwn RM, PRESENTATIONS
Smith AN, Stevens LF, Rabinowitz AR, Juengst SB, Johnson
-Greene D, and Hart T. Psychosocial and functional Chaviano K. "Osteopathy Basics." Pediatric Rehabilitation
predictors of depression and anxiety symptoms Symposium. 8/8/2020
in veterans and service members with TBI: A VA TBI
Model Systems study. Journal of Head Trauma Inanoglu D, Chaviano K, and Javaid S. "Virtual Interview in
Rehabilitation, In press, 2020. Era of COVID-19." AAP Summer Symposium. 9/10/2020

Awan N, DiSanto D, Juengst SB, Kumar RG, Bertisch H, Ifejika N. “Neurorehabilitation in Stroke Patients During
Niemeier J, Fann JR, Kesinger MR, Sperry J, and Wagner COVID-19 Pandemic.” Fourth Annual Stroke Fighters
AK. Evaluating the cross-sectional and longitudinal Symposium - Virtual, LSU Health Shreveport School of
relationships predicting suicidal ideation following Medicine, Shreveport, LA. September 2020.
traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma
Rehabilitation, [ePub ahead of print], 2020. Inanoglu D. Virtual interviews in the Era of Covid-19.
Association of Academic Physiatrists Summer Symposium.
Stevens LF, Ketchum JM, Sander AM, Gary KW, Graham
KM, Lequerica AH, Finn J, Kajankova M, Kolakowsky- Inanoglu D. “Pediatric Gait Disorders with a Focus on
Hayner S, Juengst SB, Rabinowitz AR, Dreer LE, Callender Cerebral Palsy.” Association of Academic Physiatrists
L, and Dillahunt-Aspillaga C. Race/Ethnicity and Webinar Series.
Community Participation Among Veterans and Service
Members With Traumatic Brain Injury: A VA Traumatic Inanoglu D. “Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy.”
Brain Injury Model Systems Study. Journal of Head Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship Journal Club.
Trauma Rehabilitation, In press, 2020.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Osborne CL, Juengst SB. Exploring Care partner problems
early in the rehabilitation process using the International Dr. Rene Enriquez was interviewed and featured in
Classification of Functioning, Disability and article for UTSW: https://utswmed.org/medblog/back-
Health. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. neck-pain-relief-telehealth/
Accepted Jun 2020. In press.
Dr. Surendra Barshikar was featured in the Dallas
Osborne CL, Smith EE, and Juengst SB. Identifying user- Morning News and DCMS publication with the COVID
centered content, design, and features for mobile health Recover Program.
apps to support long-term assessment, behavioral
intervention, and transitions of care in neurological Dr. Mike Fediw was invited to join the Editorial Board of
rehabilitation: An exploratory study. British Journal of Cancer Pain as Review Editor for Frontiers in Pain
Occupational Therapy. Accepted Jun 2020. In press. Research.

Vo, W, Bailey, KC, Berger-Nagele, MA, Chavarria, V, Dr. Candice Osborne was selected as the FY21 Early
Smith, JAD. (In Press). Clinical comparison of two Stage Investigator at UT Southwestern, one of 25 sites in
confrontation naming measures in Spanish-speaking the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials
people with epilepsy. Journal of the International (NeuroNext).
Neuropsychological Society.
Dr. Shannon Juengst received the Early Career
Investigator award through ACRM and re-elected as the
BI-ISIG Early Career Officer.

Dr. Benjamin Nguyen was appointed the JAMP Council
Chair for the next two years.

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Editorial Board

Rupali Kumar, MD
Kathleen Bell, MD
Terrell Robinson, MHA
Jessica Fiske, MHA

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