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  • Highsmith MJ, Hill OT, Highsmith J, Beachofsky T, Heckman J, Ramrattan A, Phillips S, Russ D, Teran-Wodzinski P, Paquette R. DERMATOLOGIC PROBLEMS IN VETERANS WITH LOWER LIMB LOSS: PREVALENCE AND THE EFFECT OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE. Tech & Innov. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2026.2648087

    Lura DJ, de Alderete AP, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Carey SL, Highsmith JT, Highsmith MJ. Technical Note: The Design and Verification of an Inter-Socket Skin Temperature Sensor. Technology and Innovation, 24(1), 21–24. 2025, To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420596

    Carroll MK, Hou SI, Highsmith MJ, Stock M, Choi H. The Technology Acceptance Model and its Potential Impact on Orthotic & Prosthetic Care. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420582. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420582

    Fantini CM, Bott J, McDowell ML, Highsmith MJ. Orthotic, Prosthetic, & Pedorthic Clinical Services Within the US Department of Veterans Affairs: Then, Now, and a Glimpse Ahead. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420584. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420584

    Carroll MK, Harold NK, Highsmith MJ, Ulric A, Latlief GA, Courtade AM, Boone D. The Smart Adaptive Socket System and its Impact on Transtibial Prosthesis Users: A Mixed Methods Research Study. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420559. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420559

    Highsmith MJ, Carroll MK. Translating Technological Rehabilitative Innovations into Clinical Practice. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2025.2460915. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2025.2460915

    Klenow TD, Fedel FJ, Schaepper J, Bains GS, Highsmith MJ. A Method to Calculate Cadence in the Clinical Setting and Determine its Variability Using Common Outcome Measures. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420591. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420591

    Miro RM., Hanson A, Randolph BJ, Highsmith MJ. Prosthetic, Functional, and Clinical Outcomes Among Female Amputees with Limb Loss: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2426959. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2426959

    Paquette R, Hill O, Carey SL, Wernke M, Lura D, Knight A, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Highsmith MJ. Utility of Body-Powered Voluntary Opening and Closing Terminal Devices on Transradial Prostheses. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420616. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420616

    Highsmith MJ, Farrokhi S, Mayer JM. Technical Note: What Exercises are Appropriate for Managing Back Pain in Persons with Lower Limb Amputation? Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420587. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420587

    Highsmith MJ, Schindler E, Schindler K, Brown T, Lewandowski A, Graham GW, Patten K, Ohme K, Phelps T, Beattie E, Garrison C, Nofsinger C. (23 Jan 2025): Contemplating Pitch and Throw Count Practices: Guidelines and Consideration in Competitive Youth Travel Baseball Teams to Optimize Upper Extremity Health Maintenance and Injury. Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420589 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420589

    Carroll MK, Robinson C, McDowell ML, Bott J, Fantini CM, Abrahamson DC, Barrons KJ, Courtade AC,

    Dang CD, Lindholm EJ, Van Wie KL, Pommer S, Highsmith MJ. (31 Jan 2025): Orthotic and Prosthetic Residency Education within the US Department of Veterans Affairs: Shifting Towards Excellence, Technology and Innovation, 2025, DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420556 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420556

    Klenow TD, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Highsmith MJ. Adjustable-volume prosthetic interfaces: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes. Technology and Innovation. (Epub) 13Jan2025: DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420595. Available online at: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420595

    Knight AD, Carey SL, Miro RM, Esparza WO, Wernke M, Lura D, Kahle JT, Dubey RV, Highsmith MJ. Kinematic comparison of voluntary opening and closing body-powered prostheses. Technology and Innovation. (Epub) 13Jan2025: DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420610. Available online at: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.20

    Kahle JT, Swanson AE, Reed KB , Ramakrishnan T, Klenow TD, Lunseth P, Highsmith MJ. Comparing the effect of transfemoral interfaces on biomechanics using the computer assisted rehabilitation environment (CAREN) to simulate perturbation scenarios. Technology and Innovation. (Epub) 13Jan2025: DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2024.2420590. Available online at: https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420590

    Highsmith MJ, Miro RM, Kartel MS, Ramrattan A, Courtade AM, Heckman JT, Phillips S, Wurdeman SR, DiBello TV, England DL, Stevens PM, Campbell JH, Hyre MJ, Maikos JT, Hill OT, and Carey SL. Functional and perceptive differences between conventional and advanced ankle foot orthoses in community ambulators post-limb trauma: the injuries managed with advanced bracing of the lower extremity (IM ABLE) study. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. (Epub)June 2024. DOI 10.3389/fresc.2024.1277509

    Miro RM, Carey SL, Ramrattan A, Kartel MS, Courtade AM, Heckman JT, Stevens PM, Campbell JH, Wurdeman SR, DiBello TV, England DL, Maikos JT, Hyre MJ, Hill OT, and Highsmith MJ. The IM ABLE Study: A cross-sector multi-site initiative to advance care for warriors and veterans following neuromusculoskeletal injury of the lower limb: Study protocol for a randomized clinical trial. Technology and Innovation. 23: (Epub)June 2024. ISSN 1949-8241 • E-ISSN 1949-825X. http://dx.doi.org/10.21300/23.2.2024.13. Available at: THE IM ABLE STUDY: A CROSS-SECTOR... FOR A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL: Ingenta Connect Fast Track Article

    Highsmith MJ. Contemplating the Orthotic and Prosthetic Profession as Part of the Durable Medical Equipment Benefit. J Prosthet Orthot; 36(2):67-68. 2024.

    Love S, Yent JM, Liotta NA, Perkins AS, Kean CV, Miro RM, and Highsmith MJ. Functional improvements measured by the continuous-scale physical functional performance test in a

    unilateral transfemoral amputee following sound side knee arthroplasty: A case study. Technology and Innovation, 23:1-7, 2024. ISSN 1949-8241, E-ISSN 1949-825X, http://dx.doi.org/10.21300/23.2.2024.11. Available at: FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENTS MEASURED ... KNEE ARTHROPLASTY: A CASE STUDY: Ingenta Connect Fast Track Article

    Paquette R, Highsmith MJ, Carnaby G, Reistetter T, Phillips S, Hill O. (05 Nov 2023): Duration, frequency, and factors related to lower extremity prosthesis use: systematic review and meta-analysis. Disability and Rehabilitation, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2276838.

    Love S, Dias-Karch C, Saragusti B, Langreck R, Aponte K, Miro R, Highsmith MJ. Predicting walking ability and prosthetic candidacy following lower extremity amputation; An updated systematic review and treatment pathway. ACTA Scientific Orthopaedics. 2023; 56-71. DOI: 10.31080/ASOR.2023.06.0733

    Crunkhorn A, Andrews E, Fantini C, Highsmith MJ, Loftsgaarden M, Randolph B, Sall J, Webster J. Management of Upper Limb Amputation Rehabilitation: Synopsis of the 2022 US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline for Acquired Amputation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023;102(3):245-253. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002164. Epub 2022Dec8. PMID: 36480336

    O'Brien E, Stevens PM, Miro R, Highsmith MJ. Transfemoral interface considerations: A clinical consensus practice guideline. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023;47(1):54-59. doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000182. Epub 2022Nov30. PMID: 36450007

    Supplements:

    Kahle JT, Miro RM, Highsmith MJ. Transfemoral socket interface design and suspension considerations. Highsmith JT, Highsmith MJ. Dermatoses in patients who use transfemoral prostheses.

    Donnely KM, Davis C, Liotta N, Perkins A, Agrawal V, Highsmith MJ, Love S. Assessing ground reaction forces and degenerative changes of sound limb in unilateral lower extremity amputees: A systematic review. ACTA Scientific Orthopaedics. 2022; 5(9):10-27. https://www.actascientific.com/ASOR/ASOR-05-0542.php

    Highsmith MJ, Fantini CM, Smith DG. Contemplating health economics, coding and reimbursement in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics. Canadian Pros Orthot J. 2021;4(2):36125. doi: 10.33137/cpoj.v4i2.36125. eCollection 2021. PMID: 37614990

    Highsmith MJ. Contemplating the Current State of the Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics. J Prosthet Orthot; 33(4):241-242. 2021.

    Resnik L, Borgia M, Cancio J, Heckman J, Highsmith MJ, Levy C, Phillips S, Webster J. Dexterity, activity performance, disability, quality of life, and independence in upper limb Veteran prosthesis users: a normative study. Disabil Rehabil. 2020:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2020.1829106

    Kahle JT, Miro RM, Ho LT, Porter M, Lura DJ, Carey SL, Lunseth P, Highsmith MJ. Effect of transfemoral prosthetic socket interface design on gait, balance, mobility, and preference: A randomized clinical trial. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2021;45(4):304-312.

    Resnik L, Borgia M, Cancio J, Heckman J, Highsmith MJ, Levy C, Phillips S, Webster J. Understanding implications of residual limb length, strength and range of motion impairments of veterans with upper limb amputation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021; 101(6):545-554. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001862. Epub 2021Aug4. PMID: 34347631

    Resnik L, Borgia M, Ekerholm S, Highsmith MJ, Randolph BJ, Webster J, Clark MA. Amputation care quality and satisfaction with prosthetic limb services: A longitudinal study of veterans with upper limb amputation. Fed Pract. 2021;38(3):110-120. PMID: 33859462

  • Shearin S, Stephenson JB, Perez E. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Treatment of Individuals with Cerebellar Ataxia. Under review with “Physiotherapy Theory and Practice” since Summer 2025

    Stephenson JB, Berg-Poppe P, Trojanowski S, Williamson A, Riley N, Beato MC. Use of an Online Learning Management System by Physical Therapists Preparing for the Neurologic Board Specialty Examination. Resubmitted to Journal of Continuing Education in Health Professions.

  • Swisher LL, Hardwick DD, Ditwiler RE. An empirical turn in physical therapy ethics literature: systematic ethics review 2000–2023. Physiother. Theory Pract. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2026.2684760

    Swisher LL, Hardwick DD, Ditwiler RE. On "Relationships Between Burnout and Resilience: Experiences of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Roundy PE, Stearns ZR, Willis MW, et al. Phys Ther. 2023;103:pzad022. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad022. Phys Ther. 2024;104(2):pzad161. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzad161

    Ditwiler RE, Swisher LL, Wagner BR, Anderson SA. A model for professionalism evaluation: Using the RISE assessment tool across DPT didactic and integrated clinical education. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2023;22(1): Article 8.

    Ditwiler, RE, Hardwick D, Swisher LL. “Definitely a dark time:” professional and ethical issues in post-acute care physical therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physiother Theory Pract. 2024: 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2024.2321216

    Swisher LL, Hardwick DD, Ditwiler RE. On "Relationships Between Burnout and Resilience: Experiences of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Roundy PE, Stearns ZR, Willis MW, et al. Phys Ther. 2023;103:pzad022. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad022. Phys Ther. 2024;104(2):pzad161. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzad161

    Ditwiler RE, Swisher LL, Wagner BR, Anderson SA. A model for professionalism evaluation: Using the RISE assessment tool across DPT didactic and integrated clinical education. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2023;22(1): Article 8.

    Ditwiler, RE, Hardwick D, Swisher LL. “Definitely a dark time:” professional and ethical issues in post-acute care physical therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physiother Theory Pract. 2024: 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2024.2321216

    Haladay D, Ditwiler RE, Klein A, Miro R, Lazinski M, Swisher L, Beckstead J, Wolfon J, Hardwick D. Goal attainment scaling in outpatient physical therapy for chronic low back pain: protocol for a mixed methods study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022;11(2):e32457. Doi: 10.2196/32457

    Ditwiler RE, Swisher LL, Hardwick DD. Doing things you never imagined: Professional and ethical issues in the U.S. outpatient physical therapy setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Musc Sci Pract. 2022;62:102694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102684

  • Teran-Wodzinski P, & Kumar, A. (2025). Hypermobile type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and generalized hypermobile spectrum disorder treatment preferences - a cross-sectional survey of patients. Rheumatology international, 45(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-024-05782-3

    Teran-Wodzinski, P, Yack, H. J., Cole, K. J., Huang, Y., Zhao, Y., & Davis, I. S. (2024). Intra- and interlimb effects of gait retraining in individuals with knee hyperextension. Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon), 120, 106357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2024.106357

    Teran-Wodzinski P, Yack HJ, Cole KJ, Huang Y, Zhao Y, Davis IS. (2024). Effects of gait retraining on knee joint position sense. Human movement science, 98, 103288. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2024.103288

    Visovsky C, Teran-Wodzinski P, Haladay D, Ji M, Coury J. 2(024). Fall Risk Associated with Taxanes: Focus on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Seminars in oncology nursing, 40(4), 151687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151687

    Garreth Brittain M, Flanagan S, Foreman L, & Teran-Wodzinski P (2024). Physical therapy interventions in generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a scoping review. Disability and rehabilitation, 46(10), 1936–1953. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2216028

    Teran-Wodzinski P, & Kumar, A. (2023). Clinical characteristics of patients with hypermobile type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorders (G-HSD): an online survey. Rheumatology international, 43(10), 1935–1945. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-023-05378-3

    Teran-Wodzinski P, Haladay D, Vu T, Ji M, Coury J, Adams A, Schwab L, Visovsky C. (2022). Assessing gait, balance, and muscle strength among breast cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN): study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials, 23(1), 363. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06294-w

  • Highsmith MJ, Hill OT, Highsmith J, Beachofsky T, Heckman J, Ramrattan A, Phillips S, Russ D, Teran-Wodzinski P, Paquette R. DERMATOLOGIC PROBLEMS IN VETERANS WITH LOWER LIMB LOSS: PREVALENCE AND THE EFFECT OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE. Tech & Innov. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2026.2648087

    Heckman JT, Beachkofsky T, Kern M, Russ D, Teran-Wodzinski P, Paquette T, Hill O, Gaunaurd I, Sumner M, Waibel J, Highsmith MJ. (2026): THE LASER PILOT PROJECT: LASER THERAPY IN AMPUTEE SKIN CARE TO ENHANCE REHABILITATION

    METHODOLOGY FOR A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION, Technology and Innovation DOI: 10.1080/19498241.2026.2624360

    Russ, D.W., Manickam, R. & Tipparaju, S.M. (2025) Targeting intramyocellular lipids to improve aging muscle function. Lipids Health Dis.; 24(1):197. PMID: 40450303

    Del Re, F.M., Russ, D.W., Dimova, K.P. & Scordilis, S.P. (2025) Proteomes of aging and omega-3 supplementation in rat soleus skeletal muscle. PLOS ONE. 27;20(5):e0323602. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0323602. PMID: 40424317

    Haladay, D., Morris, Z., Tilson, J., Fitzgerald, C., Applebaum, D., Flom-Meland, C., Dewaay, D. Manal, T.J., Gravano, T., Anderson, S., Russ, D., Klein, A. (2025) Development of a Novel Evidence-Based Practice-specific Entrustable Professional Activity for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in Clinical Education: A Modified Delphi Approach Journal of Physical Therapy Education;, 39(1):71-79. PMID: 38814571

    Russ, D.W., Sehested, C., Banford, K, & Weisleder, N.L. (2024) Fish Oil Supplement Mitigates Muscle Injury In Vivo and In Vitro: A Preliminary Report. Nutrients 16(20), 3511; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16203511. PMID: 39458505

    Tavoian, D.*, Clark, B.C., Clark, L.A., Wages, N.P. & Russ, D.W. (2024) Comparison of strategies for assessment of rate of torque development in older and younger adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology Feb. 124(2):551-560. PMID: 37624389.

    Warden, S.J., Dick, A., Simon, J.E., Manini, T.M., Russ, D.W., Lyssikatos, C., Clark, L.A. Hangartner, T.N. & Clark, B.C. (2024) Fracture Discrimination Capability of Ulnar Flexural Rigidity Measured via Cortical Bone Mechanics Technology: Study Protocol for The Stronger Study. JBMR Plus Jan. 8(1) doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziad002. Jan. PMID: 38690126.

    Manickam, R., Virzi, J., Potti, A., Cheng, F., Russ, D.W., Brotto, M. & Tipparaju, S.M. (2023) Genetic deletion of Kvβ2 (AKR6) causes loss of muscle function and increased inflammation in mice. Frontiers in Aging Jun 30; 4. PMID: 25716928

    Russ, D.W., Wages, N.P, Clark, L.A., Suhr, J.A. & Clark, B.C. (2023) Discrepancies in Hand Motor Performance and Executive Function in Older Adults. Aging Clinical & Experimental Research. Sep;34(9):2225-2229. PMID: 35597881 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-ql9MRupgs

    Slayton, M., Balakrishnan, B., Gupta, A., Jobe, S., Puri, I., Neely, S., Tamori, Y., Russ, D.W., Yildrim, G., Yakar, S., Sharma, V.M. & Puri, V. (2022) Fsp27 plays a crucial role in muscle performance. American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolism. Apr 1;322(4):E331-E34. PMID: 35157807

    Manickam, R., Tur, J., Badole, S.L., Chapalamadugu, K.C., Sinha, P., Wang, Z., Russ, D.W., Brotto, M. & Tipparaju, S.M. (2022) Nampt activator P7C3 ameliorates diabetes and improves skeletal muscle function modulating cell metabolism and lipid mediators. Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia & Muscle 13(2):1177-1196. PMID: 35060352

    Clark, L.A., Russ, D.W., Tavoian, D.*, Arnold, W.D., Law, T.D., France, C.R., & Clark, B.C. (2021) Heterogeneity of Strength Response to Progressive Resistance Exercise Training in Older Adults: Contributions of Muscle Contractility. Experimental Gerontology Sep;152:111437. PMID: 34098008

    Tavoian, D.*, Russ, D.W., Law, T.D., Simon, J.E., Chase, P.J. Guseman, E.H. & Clark, B.C. (2021) Effects of Three Different Exercise Strategies for Optimizing Aerobic Capacity and Skeletal Muscle Performance in Older Adults: A Pilot Study. Journal of Frailty and Aging 10(4):357-360. PMID: 34549251

    Moskowitz, S., Russ, D.W., Clark, L.A., Wages, N.P., Grooms, D.R., Woods, A.J., Suhr, J., Simon, J.E., O'Shea, A., Criss, C.R., Fadda, P., Clark, B.C. (2021) Is impaired dopaminergic function associated with mobility capacity in older adults? Geroscience Jun;43(3):1383-1404. PMID: 33236263. PMID: 33236263

    Stamenkovic, A., Clark, B.C., Pidcoe, P.E., Van Der Veen, S.M., France, C.R., Russ, D.W., Kinser P.A., Thomas, J.S. (2021) Distinguishing Chronic Low Back Pain in Young Adults with Mild to Moderate Pain and Disability Using Trunk Compliance. Scientific Reports. Apr 7;11(1):7592. PMID: 33828171.

    Clark, L.A., Manini, T.M., Wages, N.P., Simon, J.E., Russ, D.W., & Clark, B.C. (2021) Reduced neural excitability and activation contribute to clinically-meaningful weakness in older adults. Journal of Gerontology A: Medical Sciences. 31;76(4):692-702. PMID: 32588058

    Russ, D.W., Amano, S., Law, T.D., Thomas, J.S. & Clark, B.C. (2021) Multiple Measures of Muscle Function Associated with Sorensen Test Performance in Individuals with Recurrent Low-back Pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 34(1) 139-147. PMID: 33136088

  • Miro RM, Paquette R, Hanson A, Randolph BJ, Ramrattan A, Highsmith MJ. Prosthetic, Functional, and Clinical Outcomes Among Female Amputees with Limb Loss: A Retrospective Chart Review and Nested Case-Control Study. Fed Prac. In Review.

    Haladay, D., Rabbers, A., Morris, Z., Ditwiler, R. E., Beckstead, J., Miro, R., Klein, A. Goal Attainment Scaling for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Receiving Physical Therapist Care: A feasibility and reliability study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2026. Accepted for publication.

    Winslow B, Mills E, Farrag S, Wyatt E, Miro RM, Ramrattan A, Courtade A, Highsmith MJ. 2025. Evaluating Effectiveness of a Novel Game-Based Training System on Functional and Subjective Outcomes in Transradial Myoprosthesis Users. Technology & Innovation. 1-17. Published online: 24 Mar 2026. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2026.2645732

    Miro RM, Carey SL, Ramrattan A, Kartel M, Courtade A, Latlief GA, Stevens PM, Campbell J, Wurdeman S, Dibello T, Maikos J, Hill OT, Highsmith MJ. The IM ABLE Study: A Cross-Sector, Multi-Site Initiative to Advance Care for Warriors and Veterans Following Neuromusculoskeletal Injury of the Lower Limb: Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial. Technology & Innovation, 2025, 24(1), 89-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2415857

    Knight AD, Carey SL, Miro RM, Esparza WO, Wernke M, Lura D, Kahle JT, Dubey RV, Highsmith MJ. Kinematic Comparison of Voluntary Opening and Closing Body-Powered Prostheses. Technology & Innovation, 2025, 24(1), 58-66. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420610

    Haladay D, Morris Z, Tilson J, Fitzgerald C, Applebaum D, Flom-Meland C, DeWaay D, Manal TJ, Gravano T, Anderson S, Miro R, Russ D, Klein A. Development of a Novel Evidence-Based Practice-Specific Competency for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in Clinical Education: A Modified Delphi Approach. Journal of Physical Therapy Education 39(1), 2025.

    Love S, Yent JM, Liotta NA, Perkind AS, Kean CV, Miro RM, Highsmith MJ. Functional Improvements Measured by the Continuous-Scale physical Functional Performance Test in a Unilateral Transfemoral Amputee Following Sound Side Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Study. Technology & Innovation. https://doi.org/10.21300/23.2.2024.11.

    Miro RM, Hanson A, Randolph BJ, Highsmith MJ. 2025. Prosthetic, Functional, and Clinical Outcomes Among Female Amputees with Limb Loss: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Technology & Innovation,2025, 24(1) 67-81. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2426959.

    Paquette R, Hill O, Carey SL, Wernke M, Lura D, Knight A, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Highsmith MJ. 2025. Utility of Body-Powered Voluntary Opening and Closing Terminal Devices on Transradial Prostheses. Technology & Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420616.

    Lura DJ, de Alderete, AP, Kahle JT, Miro RM, Carey SL, Highsmith JT, Highsmith MJ. 2025. Technical Note: The Design and Verification of an Inter-Socket Skin Temperature Sensor. Technology & Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420596.

    Klenow TD, Kahle JT, Miro R, Highsmith MJ. 2025. Adjustable-Volume Prosthetic Interfaces: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes. Technology & Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498241.2024.2420595

    Kahle JT, Miro RM, Highsmith MJ. Supplement B: Transfemoral Socket Interface Design and Suspension Considerations. Supplement to: O’Brien E, Stevens PM, Miro R, Highsmith MJ. Transfemoral Interface Considerations: A clinical consensus practice guideline. Pros Orth Int, 2023; 47(1), 54-59. 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000182

    Haladay D, Ditwiler R, Miro RM, Klein AB, Beckstead J, Swisher LL, Wolfson J, Lazinski M, Hardwick D. (2022). Goal Attainment Scaling in Outpatient Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Res Prot 11(3), e32457. doi: 10.2196/32457.

    Kahle JT, Miro RM, Swanson AE, Ho LT, Porter M, Lura DJ, Carey SL, Lunseth P, Highsmith MJ. The effect of transfemoral prosthetic socket interface design on gait, balance, mobility, and preference: randomized clinical trial. 2021. Pros Orth Int 45(4), 304-312.

  • Tabatabaei, A., Sosnoff, J. J., & Kratz, A. L. (2026). Associations of Chronic Low Back Pain with Disability and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. The Journal of Pain, 106385.

    Mangdow, M., Khawaja, A., Yang, D., Tabatabaei, A., Gao, H., Eickmeyer, S., ... & Liu, W. (2026). Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation for stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 1-17.

    Tabatabaei, A., Nelson, E., Glaser, A., Ludwig, R., Russell, J., Phadnis, M. A., ... & Siengsukon, C. F. (2026). Predictors of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Older Adults. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 1-10.

    Zanotto, T., Tabatabaei, A., Lynch, S. G., He, J., Lysaught, M., Ahmadnezhad, P., ... & Sosnoff, J. J. (2026). Reducing frailty in frail people with multiple sclerosis: Feasibility of a 6-week multimodal exercise training program. PLoS One, 21(4), e0347063.

    Chen, L., Zanotto, T., Lee, J. H., Fang, J. R., Tabatabaei, A., Alexander, N. B., & Sosnoff, J. J. (2026). Fall Injury Avoidance Strategy Scale (FIAS)–Validation of a Scale to Quantify Fall-Related Protective Movements. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

    Fang, J. R., Chen, L., Tabatabaei, A., Zanotto, T., Alexander, N. B., & Sosnoff, J. J. (2026). Energy dissipation strategy in backward falls in at-risk older adults: evidence and implications for head injury prevention. Journal of Biomechanics, 113310.

    Raoufi, Z., Tabatabaei, A., Dadgoo, M., Takamjani, E. E., Salehi, R., & Sanjari, M. A. (2026). The additional effects of dual-task training with core stability exercises versus general exercises on disability and pain in people with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 103501.

    Koon, L. M., Donnelly, J. E., Sosnoff, J. J., Tabatabaei, A., Sherman, J. R., Rice, A. M., ... & Handlery, K. (2026, January). High-Intensity Functional Training for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: A Feasibility Pilot Study. In Healthcare (Vol. 14, No. 3, p. 349). MDPI.

    Tabatabaei, A., Zanotto, T., Abou, L., Lynch, S. G., & Sosnoff, J. (2025). Comparison of gait parameters and chronic lower body pain in people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 100, 106526.

    Tabatabaei, A., Molaei, F., Mangdow, M., & Sharma, N. K. (2025). Efficacy of Manual Therapy on Central Sensitization in Subjects with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

    Zanotto, T., Chen, L., Fang, J. R., Tabatabaei, A., He, J., Bhattacharya, S. B., ... & Sosnoff, J. J. (2025). Strategies to Minimize Fall-related Injuries in Older Adults at Risk of Falls: The Falling Safely Training Study. The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 80(7), glaf076.

    Tabatabaei, A., Molaei, F., Zanotto, T., Lynch, S. G., & Sosnoff, J. (2025). Dry needling in multiple sclerosis: a scoping review. Acupuncture in Medicine, 09645284251327198.

    Momeni, G.*, Tabatabaei, A*., Kajbafvala, M., Amroodi, M. N., & Blandford, L. (2025).Individualized Versus General Exercise Therapy in People With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 106(1), 1-13.

    D’Silva, L. J., Tabatabaei, A., Fang, J., Chen, L., Goetz, C., B Alexander, N., ... & J Sosnoff, J. (2025). Falling Mechanics Are Altered After Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery—A Case Report. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology.

    Nazari, S., Sohani, S. M., Sarrafzadeh, J., Angoorani, H., & Tabatabaei, A. (2025). The effects of TECAR therapy on pain, range of motion, strength and subscale of HAGOS questionnaire in athletes with chronic adductor related groin pain: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 26(1), 76.

    Karimiahmadabadi, A., Sohani, S. M., Tabatabaei, A., & Limouei, G. (2025). The Effects of Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy versus Deep Friction Massage in Supraspinatus Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

    Lotfi, H., Pahlevan Sabagh, A., Tabatabaiee, A., Kajbafvala, M., Ashoori, M., & Yassin, M. (2025). The Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture on Functional Status, Symptom Severity, Pain, and Grip Strength in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Study Protocol for a Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research, 12(1), 45-52.

    Molaei, F., Zanotto, A., Tabatabaei, A., Lynch, S. G., Troen, B. R., Sosnoff, J. J., & Zanotto, T. (2024). Frailty in multiple sclerosis: A scoping review. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 106157.

    Tabatabaei, A., Shahsaheb, S., Seyyedi, A., Salehi, R., Pezeshk, A. F., & Blandford, L. (2024). Observational assessment for determining shoulder fault movements before and after corrective education in participants with chronic shoulder pain: Concurrent validity study. Journal of Hand Therapy, 37(3), 405-411.

    Al-Work, N., Molaei, F., Tabatabaei, A., Asgari, S., Pezeshk, A. F., Azizi, S., & Sharma, N. K. (2024). Concurrent Validity and Reliability of a New Smartphone Application for Measuring Cervical Range of Motion in Healthy Individuals. Journal of Allied Health, 53(2), 103E-114E.

    Zanotto, T., Kumar, D. P., Tabatabaei, A., Lynch, S. G., He, J., Herda, T. J., ... & Sosnoff, J. J. (2024). Multimodal exercise training to reduce frailty in people with multiple sclerosis: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 10(1), 65.

    Kalantari, M., ShahAli, S., Dadgoo, M., & Tabatabaei, A. (2024). The automatic activity of abdominal muscles during stable and unstable standing postural tasks in older adults with and without low back pain-A cross-sectional study. BMC geriatrics, 24(1), 308.

    Matin, M., Kianmehr, N., Tabatabaiee, A., Kajbafvala, M., & Yassin, M. (2024). The effects of dry needling on pain intensity and pain pressure threshold in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a clinical randomized controlled trial. Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, 23(4), 377-391.

    Tabatabaei, A., Takamjani, I. E., Sarrafzadeh, J., & Salehi, R. (2024). Could dry needling change the kinematics of gait in individuals with piriformis muscle syndromes? Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 37, 323-327.

    Takamjani, I. E., Ezzati, K., Khani, S., Sarrafzadeh, J., & Tabatabaiee, A. (2023). Reliability of ultrasound findings in patients with lumbar multifidus myofascial pain syndrome. Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery, 11(4), 248.