Poster Schedule

2:00pm - 5:00pm
All posters in this session will be displayed for 3 hours.
The presentor of the poster will be available for 1 hour (as noted).

Posters "P1" to "P35" are located in the Vista Ballroom A.
Poster "P36" to "P64" are located in the Vista Ballroom C.

AGING
P1 Accelerometric Motion Analysis: A New Method for Mobility Diagnosis and Therapy
2:00-3:00 Sabelman, EE; Troy, BS; Kenney, D; Gabrielli, S; Yap, R; Jaffe, DJ; Nakahara, A; Winograd, CH
(Presentor: Eric Sabelman, Ph.D.)
Palo Alto, CA
P2 Examination of Stages of Sit-to Stand Performed by Healthy Elderly and Young Subjects Using Accelerometry
3:00-4:00 3:00-4:00 Troy BS, Sabelman EE, Kenney DE, Yap R, Gabrielli S, Winograd CH
(Presentor: Betty S. Troy)
Palo Alto, CA
P3 Combining Computational Models and Advanced Computer Tomography (CT) Imaging Will Improve Our Understanding of Bone Adaptation and Disuse Osteoporosis
4:00-5:00 Beaupre GS, Whalen RT, Carter DR, Drace J, Giddings VL, Kiratli BJ, Napel SA, Perkash I, Sims G, Yan CH
(Presentor:Gary S. Beaupre)
Palo Alto, CA
P4 Evaluation of New Toilet Designs for Older People
4:00-5:00 Sanford, JA, Malassigne, P.
(Presentor: Jon Sanford)
Decatur, GA
P5 Evaluation of Interventions to Prevent Elopement among Nursing Home Residents
3:00-4:00 Connell BR, Sanford JA, Furbush LI
(Presentor: Bettye Rose Connell, Ph.D.)
Decatur, GA
P6 Polestriding Exercise for Management of Claudication Pain
4:00-5:00 Collins EG, Langbein WE, Orebaugh C, Maloney C, Edwards L, Littooy F
(Presentor: Eileen Collins)
Hines, IL
P7 Elevated Postural Muscle Activity in Healthy Elders and Its Effect On Quiet-Standing Dynamics
2:00-3:00 J.J. Collins, B.L. Greenhalgh, A.E. Pavlik, A.T. Stamp, and L.A. Lipsitz
(Presentor: James J. Collins, Ph.D.)
Boston, MA
P8 Evaluation of Back Muscle Function in the Elderly with Low Back Pain
3:00-4:00 Bonato P and Roy SH
(Presentor: Dr. Paolo Bonato)
Boston, MA
P9 Development of an Objective Treatment Outcome Measure for Low Back Pain
4:00-5:00 Roy SH, Jabre J, De Luca CJ
(Presentor: Serge Roy, Sc.D.)
Boston, MA
P10 Improvement in Locomotion Following Treadmill Training in Elderly Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
2:00-3:00 Silver K, Dobrovoiny L, Macko R, Smith G, and Goldberg A
(Presentor: Kenneth Silver, M.D.)
Baltimore, MD
P11 Trunk Function and Rising from a Bed in Nursing Home Older Adults
3:00-4:00 N. B. Alexander, MD; J. C. Grunawalt, RNC; J. Augustine, BA; S. Carlos, BA; A.B. Schultz, PhD; J. A. Ashton-Miller, PhD; V. Skiba
(Presentor: N. B. Alexander, M.D.)
Ann Arbor, MI
P12 Rehabilitation Units and Geriatric Units - Do They Differ?
4:00-5:00 Hoenig H, Zolkewitz M, Sloane R, Reker D, Horner R.
(Presentor: Helen Hoenig, M.D.)
Durham, NC
P13 The Effect of Exercise on Glycated Hemoglobin in Type-2 Diabetes in Supervised vs. Home Exercise Programs
2:00-3:00 Leach CJ
(Presentor: Carol Leach)
Albuquerque, NM
 
COMMUNICATION, SENSORY, AND COGNITIVE AIDS
P14 Cognitive Impairments as an Important Contributor to Disability in Schizophrenia
3:00-4:00 Morris Bell, PhD; Edward Kaplan; Gary Bryson, PsyD
(Presentor: Morris Bell, Ph.D.)
West Haven, CT
P15 Self-Assessed Communication Difficulty Among Adults with and without Prior Hearing Aid Experience
4:00-5:00 Schuchman G, Beck LB, Williams D, Sandvik H, and Larson V
(Presentor: Gerald Schuchman, Ph.D.)
Washington, DC
P16 The NIDCD/DVA Hearing Aid Clinical Trial: Peak Clipping, Compression Limiting, And Wide Dynamic Range Compression
2:00-3:00 Larson VL, Henderson WG, Huerta L, Beck LB, Bratt GW, Fausti SF, Haskell G, Kang JS, Noffsinger D, Rappaport BZ, Schuchman G, Shanks JE, Williams D, and Wilson RE
(Presentor: Vernon D. Larson, Ph.D.)
Washington, DC
P17 Demographic and Satisfaction Data from Veterans Served by DVA Blind Rehabilitation Centers in 1997-1998
3:00-4:00 De l'Aune, WR
(Presentor: William A., De l'Aune, Ph.D.)
Decatur, GA
P18 Evaluation of Liquid Crystal Sunglasses for People with Low Vision
4:00-5:00 Ross DA, Mancil GL
(Presentor: David Albert Ross, M.S.E.E.)
Decatur, GA
P19 Laptop Computer-Based System for Communication, Environmental Control, and Computer Access Via Single-Switch Activation: A Case Study
2:00-3:00 Fehr L., M.S.
(Presentor: Linda Fehr)
Hines, IL
P20 Induction of Retinal and Cortical Potentials by Subretinally Implanted Microphotodiode-Based Retinal Prostheses
3:00-4:00 Peachey NS, Pardue MT, Perlman JI, Chow VY, Chow AY
(Presentor: Neal Peachey, Ph.D.)
Hines, IL
P21 Visual Performance Relationship to PRL Ability Assessed by a Low Vision Rehabilitation System (SLO LVRS)
4:00-5:00 Schuchard RA, Fletcher D, Maino J, Timberlake G, Ceron O, Young J.
(Presentor: Ronald A. Schuchard)
Kansas City, MO
P22 Multiple Stimulus Auditory Brainstem Responses in Humans
2:00-3:00 Curtin Mitchell; J. Beth Kempton; James Henry; Stephen Fausti; Dennis Trune
(Presentor: Dennis Trune)
Portland, OR
P23 Individual Spondaic Word Psychometric Functions: Male and Female Speakers
3:00-4:00 Wilson RH, Strouse-Carter A
(Presentor: Richard H. Wilson, Ph.D.)
Mountain Home, TN
P24 Auditory Evoked Responses in Aphasic Adults: Severity and Improvement
4:00-5:00 Auther LL, Wertz RT, Burch-Sims GP, Miller TA, and Kirshner HS
(Presentor: Linda L.Auther, Ph.D.)
Nashville, TN
P25 Sound Production Treatment for Apraxia of Speech
2:00-3:00 Julie L. Wambaugh, Ph.D. and Patrick J. Doyle, Ph.D.
(Presentor: Julie L. Wambaugh, Ph.D.)
Salt Lake City, UT
P26 Frequency Selectivity: Implications for Auditory Rehabilitation
3:00-4:00 Kane JK, Durrant JD,
(Presentor: James K. Kane, Ph.D.)
Huntington, WV
 
PROSTHETICS, AMPUTATION, & ORTHOTICS
P27 The Effect of Partial Foot Amputation on Sound Limb Loading Force
4:00-5:00 Burnfield JM, Boyd LB, Mulroy SJ, Perry J
(Presentor: Judith M. Burnfield)
Downey, CA
P28 Hydrostatic Pressure and Cartilage Repair: Analysis Of Chrondrocyte Collagen Gene Expression
2:00-3:00 Smith RL, Lin J, Kajiyama G, Shida J-I, Yerby S, van der Meulen MCH, Vu R, Andrew Hoffman AR, Schurman DJ, Beaupré GS, Carter DR
(Presentor: Robert Lane Smith, Ph.D.)
Palo Alto, CA
P29 Tendon Adaptation and Achilles Tendon Injury
3:00-4:00 Wren TAL, Beaupré GS, and Carter DR
(Presentor: Gary Beaupré)
Palo Alto, CA
P30 Mechanical Characterization of Vertical Shock-Absorbing Pylons for Lower-Limb Prostheses
4:00-5:00 Gard SA and Childress DS
(Presentor: Steven Gard, Ph.D.)
Chicago, IL
P31 Clinical Evaluation of a New Above-Elbow Body Powered Prosthesis
2:00-3:00 Sheredos SJ, Cupo ME
(Presentor: Saleem Sheredos)
Baltimore, MD
P32 Tissue Biomechanical & Vascular Studies for Improved Prosthetic Socket Design
3:00-4:00 Houston VL, Luo G, Mason CP, Arena L, Beattie AC, LaBlanc KP, Garbarini MA, Cruise CM
(Presentor: Vern L. Houston, Ph.D.)
New York, NY
P33 Neocartilage Repair Tissue in a New In Vivo Model
4:00-5:00 McGuire HH, MD, McDowell CL, MD, Wayne JS, PhD, Smith NL, LVT
(Presentor: C. L. McDowell, M.D.)
Richmond, VA
P34 Effect of Restoring Posterior Tibial Tendon Function in an Acquired Flatfoot Model
2:00-3:00 Niki Hisateru, Ching RP, Kiser PK, Sangeorzan BJ
(Presentor: Anne McCormack, M.D.)
Seattle, WA
P35 Comparison of Three Methods of Gluteal Muscle Attachment to an Allograft/Endoprosthetic Composite during Total Hip Arthroplasty
3:00-4:00 Pluhar GE, Heiner JP, Manley PA, Bogdanske JJ, Vanderby R, Markel MD
(Presentor: Grace Elizabeth Pluhar)
Madison, WI
 
SPINAL CORD AND RELATED NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
P36 Reconstruction Following Multilevel Corpect-Omy in the Cervical Spine: A Biomechanical Study
4:00-5:00 Levy, JA, Kirkpatrick JS, Carillo J, Moeini SR
(Presentor: John S. Kirkpatrick, M.D.)
Birmingham, AL
P37 Increased Effort Enhances Pedaling Exercise in Persons with Post Stroke Hemiplegia
2:00-3:00 Kautz SA, Brown DA
(Presentor: Steven A. Kautz)
Palo Alto, CA
P38 Fracture in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
3:00-4:00 Smith AE, O'Mara G, Rhee-Dechario JT, Sims GE, Perkash I, Kiratli BJ
(Presentor: Helen Dorra)
Palo Alto, CA
P39 Understanding Activation Patterns in Muscles of the Thumb to Improve Hand Function in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
4:00-5:00 Johanson ME, Valero-Cuevas FJ, Towels JD, Burgar CG, Zajac FE, and Hentz VR
(Presentor: M. Elise Johanson, MS, PT)
Palo Alto, CA
P40 Estimation of Energy Expenditure in Spinal Cord Injured Individuals during Manual Wheeling and Arm Cranking Activities: A Pilot Study
2:00-3:00 Kim KJ, Myers J, Voodi LK, Kiratli BJ
(Presentor: Heather Brown)
Palo Alto, CA
P41 Robot-Aided Therapy for Recovery of Upper Limb Motor Function Following Stroke
3:00-4:00 Lum PS, Burgar CG, Shor P, Van der Loos HFM
(Presentor: Peter Lum, Ph.D.)
Palo Alto, CA
P42 Improving Index-Fingertip Forces in the Quadriplegic Hand Through Computer Modeling and Cadaveric Experiments
4:00-5:00 Valero-Cuevas FJ, Hentz VR, Towles JD and Zajac FE
(Presentor: Francisco J. Valero-Cuevas)
Palo Alto, CA
P43 Intraoperative Measurements of Muscle During Reconstructive Surgery
2:00-3:00 Lieber RL and Fridén J
(Presentor: Richard L. Lieber, Ph.D.)
San Diego, CA
P44 Wheelchair Exercise and Digital Echocardiography for the Detection of Heart Disease
3:00-4:00 Langbein WE, Edwards LC, Louie EK, Maki KC, Hwang M, Orebaugh C
(Presentor: W. Edwin Langbein, Ph.D.)
Hines, IL
P45 Tissue Reconstruction and Gene Therapy in Rehabilitation
4:00-5:00 Sayers ST, Chauhan NB, Brigell M and Khan T
(Presentor: Scott Sayers)
Hines, IL
P46 Home Bladder Pressure Measurement in Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Patients
2:00-3:00 Damaser MS, Walter JS, Wheeler JS, and Chintam R.
(Presentor: Margot S. Damaser, Ph.D.)
Hines, IL
P47 Development of a Stroke-Specific Outcomes Scale
3:00-4:00 Duncan PW, Wallace D, Lai S, Studenski S
(Presentor: Pamela Duncan, Ph.D., PT)
Kansas City, KS
P48 Pilot Study: Does Intensive Physical Therapy Improve Stroke Outcomes?
4:00-5:00 Duncan P, Richards L, Wallace D, Stoker J, Ogle A, Studenski S
(Presentor: Pamela Duncan, Ph.D., PT)
Kansas City, KS
P49 Effects of Hand Dominance on Motor Unit Firing Behavior
2:00-3:00 Adam, A., De Luca, C.J. and Erim, Z.
(Presentor: Dr. Alex Adam)
Boston, MA
P50 Treadmill Aerobic Exercise Improves the "Physiological Fitness Reserve" in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
3:00-4:00 R.F. Macko, G.V. Smith, K.H. Silver, C.L. Dobrovolny, A.P. Goldberg.
(Presentor: Richard F. Macko, M.D.)
Baltimore, MD
P51 Effects of Vitamin E and Selenium on Sperm Motility Following SCI
4:00-5:00 Linsenmeyer T, MD; Ottenweller J, PhD; Anesetti, R
(Presentor: Todd A. Linsenmeyer, M.D.)
E. Orange, N.J
P52 Soft Tissue Body Composition Differences in Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Immobilization
2:00-3:00 Spungen AM, Wang J, Pierson Jr. RN, and Bauman WA
(Presentor: Ann M. Spungen, Ph.D.)
Bronx, NY
P53 Clinical Evaluation of an Implanted Neuroprosthesis for Hand Function
3:00-4:00 Peckham PH, Keith MW, Kilgore KL
(Presentor: Kevin Kilgore)
Cleveland, OH
P54 Assessment of Hand Function in Tetraplegic Individuals Using a Neuroprosthetis for Activities of Daily Living
4:00-5:00 Wuolle KS, VanDoren CL, Bryden AM, Peckham PH and Keith MW
(Presentor: Anne M. Bryden)
Cleveland, OH
P55 Restoration of Forearm and Elbow Function by FNS
2:00-3:00 Crago, PE, Memberg, WD, Kirsch, RF, Bryden, AE, Keith, MW
(Presentor: Patrick E. Crago, Ph.D.)
Cleveland, OH
P56 Clinical Effects of a Bladder and Bowel Stimulator in Spinal Cord Injury
3:00-4:00 Creasey GH, Kachourbos MJ, Takaoka Y, Bodner DR
(Presentor: Graham H. Creasey, M.D.)
Cleveland, OH
P57 Surgically Implanted FNS Systems for Standing, Transfers and Upright Mobility after Spinal Cord Injury
4:00-5:00 Davis JA, Triolo RJ, Uhlir JP, Bhadra N, Sharma M, Marsolais EB
(Presentor: Rudy Kobetic)
Cleveland, OH
P58 Restoration of Shoulder Function in Tetraplegia
2:00-3:00 Kirsch RF, Yu D, Acosta AM, Keith MW, Kilgore KL Bryden, A., Hart, R., Parikh, P.P.
(Presentor: Robert F. Kirsch)
Cleveland, OH
P59 Electrical Activation of the Diaphragm for Ventilatory Assist
3:00-4:00 Aiyar H and Mortimer JT
(Presentor: Dr. Harish Aiyar)
Cleveland, OH
P60 Improved Voluntary Gait in Chronic Stroke Patients after Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation
4:00-5:00 Janis J. Daly, Ph.D., R.L. Ruff and E.B. Marsolais, PhD
(Presentor: Robert L Ruff, M.D., Ph.D.)
Cleveland, OH
P61 Post-Stroke Depression and Anxiety
2:00-3:00 Schramke CJ, Stowe RM, Ratcliff G, Goldstein G & Condray R
(Presentor: Carol Schramke)
Pittsburgh, PA
P62 Inertial and Impact Forces of a Hybrid II Test Dummy during Power Wheelchair Braking
3:00-4:00 Michael Joseph Dvorznak
(Presentor: Michael Joseph Dvorznak)
Pittsburgh, PA
P63 Three-Dimension Vibration Experienced by Wheelchair and Its User
4:00-5:00 Tai C, Liu D, Cooper RA, DiGiovine MM, Boninger ML
(Presentor: Rory Cooper)
Pittsburgh, PA
P64 Skin Structure Changes after Spinal Cord Injury: Relevance to Incidence of Pressure Ulcers
2:00-3:00 Rodriguez GP and Markowski J
(Presentor: Gladys P. Rodriguez, Ph.D.)
Houston, TX
 
POSTER SESSION: SATURDAY
9:15am - 12:15pm
All posters in this session will be displayed for 3 hrs.
The presentor of the poster will be available for 1 hr (as noted).

Posters "P65" to "P101" are located in the Vista Ballroom A.
Poster "P102" to "P128" are located in the Vista Ballroom C.
 
SPINAL CORD INJURY & RELATED NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
P65 Development of a Platform for Testing the Multisegmental Spine in Load And Displacement Control
9:15-10:15 Molz FJ, Partin JI, Kirkpatrick JS
(Presentor: Fred J. Molz, IV)
Birmingham, AL
P66 Functional Magnetic Stimulation of the Expiratory Muscles in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
10:15-11:15 Vernon W.H. Lin, MD, PhD; Harwinder Singh, MD; Roy Sasaki, MD; Inder Perkash, MD
(Presentor: Vernon Lin, M.D., Ph.D.)
Palo Alto, CA 94304
P67 Differential Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Voluntary Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Blood Flow Measured with Positron Emission Tomography
11:15-12:15 Scremin, AME; Scremin OU; Shannon B; Dietrick R; Brown CV; Mandelkern MA
(Presentor: A. M. Erika Scremin, M.D.)
Los Angeles, CA
P68 Cell-Seeded Artificial Grafts for Repair of Nerve and Connective Tissue
9:15-10:15 Sabelman EE; Hentz VR; Lineaweaver W; Hui K; Hu M; Zhang F; Eng D; Komorovska-Timek E
(Presentor: Eric Sabelman, Ph.D.)
Palo Alto, CA
P69 Cardiovascular Responses to Static and Dynamic Electrically Stimulated Leg Exercise Combined with Arm Cranking
10:15-11:15 Smith SE, Myers JS, Froelicher V, Perkash I, Phillips WT, Kiratli BJ
(Presentor: Susan Smith)
Palo Alto, CA
P70 Non-Skeletal Determinants of Fracture in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: Impact Loads during a Fall
11:15-12:15 Kallfelz-Klemish CF, Oriedo SE, and Kiratli BJ
(Presentor: Carol F. Kallfez-Klemish )
Palo Alto, CA
P71 Predicting Bone Strength and Fracture Risk From Densitometric Measurements in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
9:15-10:15 Kiratli BJ, Smith AE, Sims GE, van der Meulen MCH, Perkash I
(Presentor: Beatrice Jenny Kiratli)
Palo Alto, CA
P72 Application of Advanced Quantitative Imaging Techniques to Study Musculoskeletal Function
10:15-11:15 Pappas G; Sheehan FS; Zajac FE; Drace JE
(Presentor: George Pappas)
Palo Alto, CA
P73 Driver's Simulation Environment for Arm Therapy
11:15-12:15 Michelle Johnson, MSME, H.F. Machiel Van der Loos, Ph.D., Charles G. Burgar, M.D.
(Presentor: Michelle J. Johnson)
Palo Alto, CA
P74 Sarcomere Mechanics during Eccentric Contraction Induced Injury in Skeletal Muscle
9:15-10:15 Patel TJ and Lieber RL
(Presentor: Tina J. Patel)
San Diego, CA
P75 Comparison of Different Current Levels in the Recovery of Function after Severe Spinal Cord Injury
10:15-11:15 Khan T, Havey R, Sayers ST, King W and Chauhan NB
(Presentor: Talat Khan, Ph.D.)
Hines, IL
P76 Pudendal Nerve Regeneration for Rehabilitation of Urinary Incontinence
11:15-12:15 Sakamoto K, Jones KJ and Damaser MS
(Presentor: Margot S. Damaser, Ph.D.)
Hines, IL
P77 Effect of Electrical Stimulation and Carbon Filament Prostheses in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury
9:15-10:15 Chauhan NB, Figlewicz HM, Sayers ST and Khan T
(Presentor: Neelima B. Chauhan)
Hines, IL
P78 Urinary Bladder Rehabilitation with Carbon Filaments and Neurotrophins after Experimental Spinal Contusion
10:15-11:15 Damaser MS, Khan T, and Uvelius B
(Presentor: Margot S.Damaser, Ph.D.)
Hines, IL
P79 Testosterone Propionate (Tp) Accelerates Functional Recovery after Sciatic Nerve Injury in the Rat
11:15-12:15 Brown, TJ, Khan, T and Jones, KJ
(Presentor: Dr. Todd Brown)
Hines, IL
P80 Gonadal Steroid Regulation of Cytoskeletal Gene Expression in Axotomized Hamster Rubrospinal Motoneurons
9:15-10:15 Storer, P and Jones, KJ
(Presentor: Dr. Kathryn Jones)
Hines, IL
P81 Prognostic Ability of Orpington Prognostic Scale and NIH Stroke Scale
10:15-11:15 Lai SM, Duncan PW, Keighley J, Studenski S
(Presentor: S. M. Lai)
Kansas City, KS
P82 Time to Medical Attention after a Mild or Moderate Acute Stroke
11:15-12:15 Duncan P, Lai S, Keighley J, Rymer M
(Presentor: Pamela Duncan, Ph.D., PT)
Kansas City, KS
P83 Evaluation of Back Muscle Function during Activities of Daily Living
9:15-10:15 Roy SH, Mullen-Rivers D, Emley M
(Presentor: Serge Roy, Sc.D.)
Boston, MA
P84 Influence of Propulsion Style on Injury Potential in Wheelchair Users
10:15-11:15 Rodgers MM; Keyser RE; Gardner ER; Russell PJ; Parker JA; Gorman PH
(Presentor: Mary Rodgers, Ph.D.)
Baltimore, MD
P85 Treadmill Locomotion Training Improves Peak Hamstrings Torque in Chronic Hemiparetic
11:15-12:15 H. Scott-Okafor; G.V. Smith; K.H.C. Silver; R.F. Macko
(Presentor: Hellena R. Scott-Okafor, M.D.)
Baltimore, MD
P86 Aerobic Treadmill Locomotion Training Improves Quadriceps Strength in Chronic Hemiparetic Subjects
9:15-10:15 G.V. Smith, K.H.C. Silver, R.F. Macko
(Presentor: Gerald V. Smith, Ph.D., P.T.)
Baltimore, MD
P87 Exogenous Androgen Prevents Spinal Cord Injury-Induced Regression of Spermatogenesis
10:15-11:15 Huang HFS, Anesetti R, Chow SH, Ottenweller JE, Pogach LM
(Presentor: Dr. Hosea Fu-Shih Huang)
Newark, NJ
P88 Continuous Loss of Bone during Chronic Immobilization: A Monozygotic Twin Study
11:15-12:15 Bauman WA, Spungen AM and Schwartz E
(Presentor: William A. Bauman, M.D.)
Bronx, NY
P89 Selective Activation of Sacral Roots for Control of Micturition and Defecation
9:15-10:15 Bhadra N and Mortimer JT.
(Presentor: Kath Bogie)
Cleveland, OH
P90 Recovering Emg Signal to Control an Implantable Stimulator
10:15-11:15 P. Strojnik, S. Pourmehdi, H. Peckham, J. Buckett
(Presentor: Soheyl Pourmehdi)
Cleveland, OH
P91 Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation for Standing and Mobility after Spinal Cord Injury
11:15-12:15 C. Bieri, H. Chizeck, J. Davis, K. Ferguson, R. Kirsch, R. Kobetic, E. Marsolais, G Polando, R. Triolo, J. Uhlir, M. Wibowo, W. Zhao
(Presentor: Ronald J. Triolo, Ph..D.)
Cleveland, OH
P92 Improving the Tissue Viability of Paralyzed Muscles Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
9:15-10:15 KM Bogie, RJ Triolo, J Chae, PH Peckham, F Frost
(Presentor: Kath Bogie)
Cleveland, OH
P93 A Comparison Between Control Methods for Implanted FES Hand Grasp Systems
10:15-11:15 Hart RL, Kilgore KL, Peckham PH
(Presentor: Ronald L. Hart)
Cleveland, OH
P94 Satisfaction and Usage of a Hand Grasp Neuroprosthesis
11:15-12:15 Wuolle KS, Van Doren CL, Bryden AM, Peckham PH, Keith MW and Kilgore KL
(Presentor: Anne M. Bryden)
Cleveland, OH
P95 Quality of Life Outcomes with Electrical Stimulation of Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel
9:15-10:15 Kachourbos MJ ; Creasey GH; Takaoka Y; Bodner DR;
(Presentor: Mary Jane Kachourbos, RN)
Cleveland, OH
P96 Development of a Three-Dimensional Biomechanical Model of Unassisted Standing Via FNS
10:15-11:15 Zhao W, Triolo RJ, Kirsch RF
(Presentor: Weifeng Zhao, Ph.D.)
Cleveland, OH
P97 Effects of Conditioning on Passive Moment Measurements
11:15-12:15 Amankwah K, Kirsch RF, Triolo RJ
(Presentor: Kofi Amankwah)
Cleveland, OH
P98 Performance of Selcted Ultralightweight Wheelchairs on ANSI/RESNA Tests
9:15-10:15 Rentschler AJ, Cooper RA, Boninger ML
(Presentor: Andrew J. Rentschler)
Pittsburgh, PA
P99 Comparison of Two Types of Cross Brace Designs Used on Rehabilitation Wheelchairs
10:15-11:15 DiGiovine CP, Cooper RA, DiGiovine MM, Rentschler AJ, Boninger ML
(Presentor: Carmen P. DiGiovine)
Pittsburgh, PA
P100 Wheelchair Propulsion Biomechanics and Median Nerve Neuropathy
11:15-12:15 Baldwin MA, Boninger ML, Cooper RA, Shimada SD, Connor TJ
(Presentor: Mark Baldwin)
Pittsburgh, PA
P101 Prevention of Recurrent Pressure Ulcers after Myocutaneous Flap
9:15-10:15 Holmes SA; Markowski J; Garber SL; Friedman JD; Rintala DH; Rodriguez GP
(Presentor: Sally Ann Holmes, M.D.)
Houston, TX
 
COMMUNICATION, SENSORY, AND COGNITIVE AIDS
P102 Effect of Lexical Difficulty and Stimulus Variability on Speech Perception
10:15-11:15 Donald D. Dirks, Ph.D., Sumiko Takayanagi, Ph.D., P. Douglas Noffsinger, Ph.D., and Anahita Moshfegh, MS.
(Presentor: Donald D. Dirks, Ph.D.)
West Los Angeles, CA
P103 A Biomechanical Evaluation of Visually Impaired Persons' Gait
11:15-12:15 Ramsey, V. K.
(Presentor: Vincent Ramsey)
Atlanta, GA
P104 Evaluation of Low Vision Reading Assessments Using a Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope
9:15-10:15 Watson, GR, Schuchard, RA
(Presentor: Gail Watson, M.A.)
Decatur, GA
P105 The Use of Bioptic Telescopes by Patients with Central Vision Loss
10:15-11:15 Szlyk; W. Seiple; D. Laderman; R. Kelsch; T.McMahon; J. Stelmack; G.A. Fishman
(Presentor: Janet Szlyk, Ph.D.)
Chicago, IL
P106 Neurotransmitter Distribution in Cat Rentina Following Subrentinal Implantation of Microphotodiode-Based Retinal Prostheses
10:15-11:15 Pardue MT, Perlman JI, Stubbs EB Jr, Chow AY, Peachey NS
(Presentor: Neal Peachey, Ph.D.)
Hines, IL
P107 Evaluation of Non-Auditory Factors Which Affect Hearing Aid Use in Elderly Veterans
9:15-10:15 Rappaport BZ, Fausti SA
(Presentor: Bruce Z. Rappaport, Ph.D.)
Albquerque, NM
P108 Directional Hearing Aids and Partial Noise Reduction
10:15-11:15 Harry Levitt, PhD
(Presentor: Harry Levitt, Ph.D.)
New York, NY
P109 Reliability of Tinnitus Loudness-Matches: Computer-Automated Technique Versus Manual Testing
11:15-12:15 James Henry, Ph.D., Steven Fausti, Ph.D., Mary Meikie, Ph.D., Alison Gilbert, M.S., Roger Ellingson, M.S., Christopher Flick, B.S.
(Presentor: James Henry, Ph.D.)
Portland, OR
P110 Uncertainty and Dichotic Digit Recognition in Young and Elderly Listeners
9:15-10:15 Strouse-Carter A, Wilson RH
(Presentor: Anne Strouse-Carter, Ph.D.)
Mountain Home, TN
 
AGING
P111 The Effect of a Silane Coupling Agent on the Bond Strength of Bone Cement and Cobalt-Chromium Alloy
10:15-11:15 Yerby SA, Young PM, Beaupré GS, Paal A, Goodman SB
(Presentor: Scott Yerby, Ph.D.)
Palo Alto, CA
P112 Age and Training-Related Adaptations in Control of Muscular Force
11:15-12:15 Patten C & Kamen G
(Presentor: Carolynn Patten)
Palo Alto, CA
P113 Comparison of Bicycle Kinematic & Kinetic Parameters in Those with & without Diabetes
9:15-10:15 Perell KL, Talamo M, Tantraphol M, Peralta M, Kumar R, Scremin AME, Levin S.
(Presentor: Karen Perell)
Los Angeles, CA
P114 Quality of Life of Veterans with Disabilities Living in Assisted Living Facilities
10:15-11:15 Whittington, FW, Ball MM, Perkins MM, Connell BR, Sanford J. Patterson V, Morton M, & King S.
(Presentor: Dr. Frank Whittington)
Decatur, GA
P115 Useful Field of View and Dynamic Balance in Elderly Adults
11:15-12:15 Riolo L.
(Presentor: Lisa Riolo, Ph.D.)
Decatur, GA
P116 Age and Stroke Effects on Step Strategies
9:15-10:15 Lunchies CW, Pohl PS, Yates J, Duncan P, Wallace D
(Presentor: C. W. Lunchies)
Kansas City, KS
P117 Effects of Aging on the Control of Muscle Fiber
10:15-11:15 Erim Z, Beg MF, Burke DT, De Luca CJ
(Presentor: Zeynep Erim, Ph.D.)
Boston, MA
P118 Assessment of Stepping Threshold - A Predictor of Falling Behavior?
11:15-12:15 Oddsson LIE, Negron V, De Luca CJ C.J.
(Presentor: Dr. Lars Oddsson)
Boston, MA
P119 The Structure and Structural Effects of VA Rehabilitation Bedservice Care for Stroke
9:15-10:15 Reker, D, Hoenig, H, Zolkewitz, M, Sloane, R, Horner, R, Hamilton, B Duncan, P
(Presentor: Dean M. Reker. Ph.D.)
Durham, NC
P120 Fatigue in Prostate Cancer Patients: A Prospective Study
10:15-11:15 Monga U, M.D.; Kerrigan AJ, Ph.D.; Thornby J, Ph.D.; Monga TN, M.D.
(Presentor: U. Monga, M.D.)
Houston, TX
 
PROSTHETICS, AMPUTATION, & ORTHOTICS
P121 Skeletal and Muscular Responses Following Below-Knee Amputation
11:15-12:15 O'Mara GD, Shem KL, Breakey J, Kiratli BJ
(Presentor: Gail D. O'Mara)
Palo Alto, CA
P122 Towards Achieving the Goal of Meaningful, Coordinated, Subconscious, Multi-Functional, Control of Prostheses
9:15-10:15 Richard F. ff. Weir, Dudley S. Childress, and Craig W. Heckathorne
(Presentor: Richard F. Weir, Ph.D.)
Chicago, IL
P123 Improved Fatigue Resistance of Fiber Reinforced Bone Cement
10:15-12:15 Kumar B; Cooke FW; Friis, EA; Blake, DJ
(Presentor: Brijesh Kumar)
Wichita, KS
P124 Use of Osteogenic Factors to Improve Outcome in Hip Reconstruction
11:15-12:15 Chakkalakal DA; Garvin KL, Strates BS; Novak JR; Fritz ED; Mollner TJ; McGuire MH
(Presentor: D. A. Chakkalakal)
Omaha, Nebraska
P125 The Case Western Reserve University Hybrid Orthosis
9:15-10:15 Marsolais, EB
(Presentor: E. Byron Marsolais, M.D.)
Cleveland, OH
P126 Establishing Standards of Care: Upper Limb Prosthetic Services
10:15-11:15 Monga TN, Atkins DA, and Abramczyk RA,
(Presentor: Trilok Monga, M.D.)
Houston, TX
P127 Quantification of Prosthetic Outcome: Flexwalk-II Foot vs. SACH Foot
11:15-12:15 Coleman KC, Boone DA, Smith DG, Mathews DE, Laing LS
(Presentor: Kim Coleman )
Seattle, WA
P128 Wheelchair Drag Resistance: A Comparison of Different Wheelchairs and Ground Surfaces
9:15-10:15 Hoffman MD, Millet GY, Candau RB, and Rouillon JD
(Presentor: Martin D. Hoffman, M.D.)
Milwaukee, WI
 

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