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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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| Renovation of top-ranked program With New "Found Space," Everyone Wins (http://mednews.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/12250.html) Aug. 29, 2008 -- A renovation to enhance efficiency, flexibility, ease of movement, and functioning—as befits the top-ranked Program in Physical Therapy at the School of Medicine—is now in its last lap at 4444 Forest Park Parkway. To demonstrate just what the redesigned space will mean to patients, faculty, students, and staff, Susan S. Deusinger, PT, Ph.D., director of the physical therapy program, and her colleagues hosted an open house complete with ribbon-cutting on August 8. |
| How weekends wreck diets Weekends slow weight loss, researchers find (http://mednews.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/11972.html) June 30, 2008 -- Saturday can be the worst enemy for our waistlines, according to researchers at the School of Medicine. They found that study subjects on strict diet and exercise programs tend to lose weight more slowly than expected because they eat more on weekends than during the week. |
| How weekends wreck diets Weekends slow weight loss, researchers find (http://mednews.wustl.edu/tips/page/normal/11995.html) June 30, 2008 -- Saturday can be the worst enemy for our waistlines, according to researchers at the School of Medicine. They found that study subjects on strict diet and exercise programs tend to lose weight more slowly than expected because they eat more on weekends than during the week. |
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| Shirley Sahrmann Professor of cell biology and physiology (http://mednews.wustl.edu/sb/page/normal/721.html) 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 (http://mednews.wustl.edu/sb/page/normal/717.html) 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 (http://mednews.wustl.edu/sb/page/normal/187.html)
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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Newsweek Web exclusive July 8, 2008 -- Article reports on three of the latest studies on what really helps when it comes to weight loss -- and why keeping a food diary can be crucial. One of the studies was led by WUSTL physical therapy professor Susan Racette, who discovered that many dieters experience a weekend slump -- dieters stopped losing weight on weekends and the exercisers actually gained weight. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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