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Physical Therapy
The Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is one of the most respected physical therapy programs in the United States. A primary focus of our faculty is on the advancement of diagnoses related to movement dysfunction as a basis for choosing among management options. Of equal importance is our focus on promoting health and wellness as a means for improving the quality of life of our patients and clients. Our faculty's strong committment to conducting clinically-relevant research and engaging in critical analysis of evidence provides a solid foundation for our clinical and educational efforts.
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Dance study
Tango provides fancy footwork for therapy
April 11,
2008 -- Despite a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease years ago, Wilfried Ute regularly dances the Argentine tango with his wife Adelt. Dancing has always been an integral part of their lives, and the couple jumped at the chance to participate in a Washington University study evaluating the therapeutic benefits of the tango for Parkinson's patients.
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HARRT therapy
Hearts of HIV-positive individuals recover from exertion more slowly
March 25,
2008 -- Current treatments allow most HIV-infected individuals to live healthy, productive lives, but they can also increase risk for cardiovascular problems. Now researchers at the School of Medicine have found a possible explanation. They discovered that the heart doesn't slow down as quickly after exercise in patients taking highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV.
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Dancing to better health
Tango improves balance, mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease
Jan. 30,
2008 -- Patients with Parkinson's disease who took part in regular tango dance classes for 20 sessions showed significant improvements in balance and mobility when compared to patients who did conventional exercise, a new study by researchers at the School of Medicine shows.
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Shirley Sahrmann
Professor of cell biology and physiology
Clinically, Sahrmann specializes in musculoskeletal pain syndromes and neuromuscular dysfunction syndromes. Her research interests include motor control and the classification of musculoskeletal pain syndromes.
Expertise: musculoskeletal pain syndromes, neuromuscular dysfunction syndromes, motor control
Media assistance: (314) 286-0111 / williamsdia@wustl.edu
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Linda Van Dillen
Assistant professor of physical therapy
Clinically, Van Dillen specializes in musculoskeletal pain problems, especially low back pain problems. Her research focuses on movement system factors contributing to musculoskeletal pain problems.
Expertise: musculoskeletal, low back pain, movement system
Media assistance: (314) 286-0111 / williamsdia@wustl.edu
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Susan S. Deusinger
Director, Program in Physical Therapy and Associate Professor of Neurology and Physical Therapy
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On a clinical level, Susan Deusinger, Ph.D., is interested in promoting movement and functional independence in adults and children who are obese and/or disabled. Her research interests include studying the movement-related effects of sedentary behavior in obese individuals, testing interventions to ...
Expertise: Exercise, obesity, weight loss, physical therapy, fitness, functional independence, health promotion
Direct contact: (314) 286-1407
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Exercise: Parkinson's Patients Benefit From Tango
The New York Times
Feb. 12,
2008 -- A new study reports that when Parkinson's patients took tango classes, their balance improved.The lead author is Madeleine E. Hackney of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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Everything You Knew About Good Abs May Be Wrong
The New York Times
Feb. 22,
2007 -- Article on differing expert opinions on how and when to exercise abdominal muscles.
WUSTL physical therapy professor Shirley Sahrmann comments.
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Botox for foot wounds
News 14 Carolina online (Raleigh, North Carolina)
and 1 others
July 18,
2005 -- It's been used for wrinkles, muscle spasms and even Tourette syndrome, but Botox may now save limbs from amputation because of diabetic foot ulcers.
WUSTL orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Jeffrey Johnson and WUSTL physical therapist Mary Hastings, who is leading the study, comment.
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More rehab needed after hip fractures
United Press International
and 13 others
Aug. 18,
2004 -- Researchers at the School of Medicine found that six months of supervised rehabilitation and resistance training helps elderly patients recover more fully from hip fractures. Rehabilitation typically covered by Medicare and most insurance plans involves up to four months of home therapy, but research shows most patients still have significant hardship with daily activities after such therapy.
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"Hot" yoga may be hazardous to your health
The New York Times
and 3 others
April 26,
2004 -- Bikram or "hot" yoga took root in Los Angeles three decades ago, but the technique has spread far beyond coastal cool. However, as more and more people take up Bikram to lose pounds and gain strength, medical professionals are expressing concerns about the demands of yoga contortions performed in extreme heat. Heat increases your metabolic rate, and by warming you up, it allows you to stretch more, but once you stretch a muscle beyond 20 or 25 percent of its resting length, you begin to damage the muscle. "The extreme range of motion yoga develops does not necessarily have an advantage, and it may be counterproductive," said Shirley Sahrmann, professor of physical therapy at the School of Medicine. "In my business, I have more problems with people who have excessive mobility than limited mobility."
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