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Student Presentations

  • 2025

    Hadeel Alghanim

    • “Rehabilitation for Persons with Acetabular Dysplasia Undergoing Periacetabular Osteotomy:  A Scoping Review” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation

    Ibrahim Almudayfir

    • “Mobility Challenges and Solutions for A Child with Hyaline Fibrosis: A Case Study” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation

    Lulwah AlMulhim

    • “Bioness Integrated Therapy System Normative Data for Healthy Adults: Visual Scanning Programs” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation

    Najlaa Alotaibi

    • “A Delphi Survey of Exercise Testing and Training in U.S. Cystic Fibrosis Care Centers” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation

    Talal Alshammari

    • “Evaluating the Effects of a Touchpad Active Videogame Controller on User Enjoyment, Engagement, and Self-Efficacy for People with Impaired Mobility” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation

    Sunkanmi Arogbokun

    • “Low Vision Management of a Rare Eye Condition (Uveal Coloboma) and Its Effect on Functional and Daily Life” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation

    Andy Cao

    • “Changes in Oxytocin & Cortisol Resulting from Manual Therapies in Mammals” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation

    Hamad bin Shuwayyi

    • “Development and Validation of a Backward Resistive Force Device for Enhancing Gait Force Production in Healthy Individuals” - CEDHARS Disability Symposium: Poster Presentation
  • 2024

    Hind Akkam

    • “Skeletal Response to Muscle Lengthening versus Muscle Shortening Exercise in Adults with Low Bone Mass” - SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Ali Alammari

    • “Comparative Analysis of Protocolized versus Non-protocolized Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation in ARDS Patients Using Electrical Impedance Tomography: A Scoping Review” - SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Hadeel Alghanim

    • "Does Accelerometer-Determined Physical Activity Change in Patients with Acetabular Dysplasia One Year after Periacetabular Osteotomy?"
      School of Health Professions Annual Research Day 2024: Oral Presentation
    • "Does Accelerometer-Determined Physical Activity Change in Patients with Acetabular Dysplasia One Year after Periacetabular Osteotomy?"
      Actigraph Digital Data Summit (ADDS) 2024: Poster Presentation
    • "International Student Insights on the Experience of Studying in the US"
      for International Education Week (UAB Graduate School and Global Affairs: discussion panel and workshop)

    Norah Almalki

    • Effect of Physical Therapy Exercises on the Cobb Angle in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials - SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Najlaa Alotaibi

    • “Systematic Review of the Methodological Quality and Outcome Measures Utilized in Exercise Interventions for Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis” – SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Talal Alshammari

    • “Therapeutic Potential of Simulated Virtual Reality Park Experiences and Its Impact on stress reduction: A Scoping Review”
      School of Health Professions Research Day 2024: Poster Presentation

    Pooja Arora

    • “An exploratory analysis of Telewellness program in people with chronic respiratory conditions and mobility limitations” presented in CEDHARS symposium 2024 at UAB.
    • “Telerehabilitation programs in COPD-A scoping review” accepted for ACRM 2024.

    Michael Hankes

    • Hankes MJ, Taylor TL, Zumbro EZ, Dodds F, Enogela EE, Tharpe MA, Sint Jago S, Goodin BR, Willig AL, Buford TW, Jones R. Feasibility Of High-intensity Interval Training In Older Adults With HIV And Co-occurring Hypertension. UCEM Exercise and Neuroscience Symposium, Birmingham, AL 2024
    • Hankes MJ, Jones R. Determinants of Physical Activity among Urban and Rural Older Adults in NHANES: A Work in Progress. UAB School of Health Professions Research Day Symposium, Birmingham, AL 2024
    • cfPWV Arterial Stiffness Training Seminar – UAB Center for Exercise Medicine (May 2024)
    • Physical Activity: Benefits and Barriers Presentation – Birmingham AIDS Outreach (August 2024)
    • Summer Moves Physical Fitness Seminar – Birmingham AIDS Outreach (August 2024)

    Md Nazmul Hassan

    • “Effectiveness of Upper and Mid-thoracic Spine Mobilization in Individuals with Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Control Trial” - SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Betsy Hopson

    • Hopson, BD STEP Program Update and Supported Decision Making, Alabama DisAbility Conference, Prattville, AL, September 2024
    • Hopson, BD, Successful Strategies for Transition, Spina Bifida Association Clinical Care Meeting, Sacramento, CA, June 2024
    • Hopson, BD, Successful Strategies for Transition and Building an Adult Program, Lurie Children’s Hospital Chicago, IL July 2024
    • Hopson, BD, Transition, Care Coordination, After-Care, Building and Preparing for Adult Care, and Research, Two-Day Conference for 8 Spina Bifida Centers of Excellence in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, May 2024

    Sadegh Mojaradinloo

    • “A Novel Approach for Upper Extremity Functional Performance Assessment Using Deep Learning and Computer Vision” – SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Alyson Moll

    • “Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Dynamic Balance Control in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease” - American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) Conference, Madison, WI: Poster Presentation
    • “Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Dynamic Balance Control in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease” - SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Ayat Najmi

    • “The Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Healthy University Office Workers in the Middle East” - SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Emily Pounds

    • “Rebranding Stiffness: A Comparative Study on Musculotendinous Stiffness and its Relationship with Physical Activity in Young Adults with and without Type-1 Diabetes” - SHP Research Day: Poster Presentation

    Hamad Bin Shuwayyi

    • "Development and Validation of a Backward Resistive Force Device for Enhancing Gait Force Production in Healthy Individuals."
      School of Health Professions Research Day 2024: Poster Presentation
  • 2023

    Hadeel Alghanim

    • “The Rehabilitation of Individuals with Acetabular Dysplasia undergoing Periacetabular Osteotomy”
      American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM 2023): Poster Presentation
    • “The Rehabilitation of Individuals with Acetabular Dysplasia undergoing Periacetabular Osteotomy”
      School of Health Professions Research Day 2023: Poster Presentation

    Michael Hankes

    • Hankes MJ, Dooley EE, Armstrong ND, Gabriel KP, Buford TW & Jones R. Activity Behaviors and Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes in People Living with HIV. World AIDS Day Symposium, Birmingham, AL 2023

    Betsy Hopson

    • Hopson, BD, The Evolution of the Individualized Transition Program, ACRM, Atlanta, GA, October 2023

    Tracy Fleming-Tracy

    • “The tele-exercise and multiple sclerosis (TEAMS) study: Evaluating the moderators on Quality of life outcomes for Multiple Sclerosis patients”, Coauthor, ACRM 2023

    Alyson Moll

    • “Completers of Tandem Task and Dopamine Medication have Better Postural Stability in Parkinson's Disease” - American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) Conference, Knoxville, TN: Poster Presentation

    Hamad Bin Shuwayyi

    • "The Interaction of Split-belt Treadmill Walking and Increased Slope on Propulsive Force Generation in Healthy Individuals." School of Health Professions Research Day 2023: Poster Presentation
  • 2022

    Tracy Fleming- Tracy

    • “Improving the Health of Americans with Mobility Limitations through Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs”
      Coauthor, HCN Annual Conference, 2022.
    • “Recruitment Strategies in a Randomized Control Trial Comparing Clinic and Home-Based Exercise among Adults with Multiple Sclerosis”
      First Author, HCN Annual Conference, 2022.

Student Publications

  • 2025

    Murdi S. Alanazi

    Murdi Alanazi and Nazmul Hassan

    Lulwah AlMulhim and Talal Alshammari

    • Lulwah Almulhim, Talal Alshammari & Elizabeth Barstow (30 Apr 2025): Computerized Training Tools Used to Address Visual Scanning and Visual Field Deficits in Vision Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review, Occupational Therapy In Health Care, DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2025.2500378
      https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40305001/
  • 2024

    Michael Hankes

    • Hankes MJ, Judd SE, Jones R. Bridging the rural-urban divide: A commentary on Rural-Urban Commuting Area codes. J Rural Health. 2025;41:e12911. https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12911
    • Jones, R., Hankes, M., Armstrong N., Gabriel, K., Buford, T., Dooley, E. (2024). "Abstract P215: Activity Behaviors and Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes in People Living With HIV." Circulation 149(Suppl_1): AP215-AP215.
    • Jones, R., Taylor, T. L., Mankowski, R. T., Dodds, F., Hankes, M., Hobson, J., Lin, Y., Saffold, K., Sint Jago, S. C., Tharpe, M. A., Zumbro, E. L., Thalacker-Mercer, A., & Buford, T. W. (2024). Exercise training to preserve vitality capacity in ageing. Experimental Physiology, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1113/EP091731
    • Buchanan TL, Dodds F, Tharpe M, Zumbro EL, Hankes MJ, Jones R, Rumble D, Antoine L, Allen-Watts K, Sims A, Goodin B, Sambuco N, Buford TW. “The Potential impact of exercise on affect and neuroinflammation in older adults with Fibromyalgia: A scoping review.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
    • Jones R, Blair J, Causey-Pruitt ZL, Hankes MJ, Vance DE, Willig AL, Huck DM, Post WS, Masters MC, Palella FJ, Mimiaga MJ, Witt MD, Peven J, Haberlen S, Aziz M, Thorpe Jr RJ, Levitan EB, & Buford TW. Central Vascular Implication in Neurocognitive Functioning among Men Living with and without HIV. Poster Presentation. AHA EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, LA. 2025.

    Betsy Hopson

    • Jiminez V, Hopson B, Caudill C, Arynchyna-Smith A, Rogers S, Rocque BG, Blount JP. The role of a dedicated transition process from pediatric to adult interdisciplinary care for persons with spina bifida. Neurosurg Focus. 2024 Aug 1;57(2):E8. doi: 10.3171/2024.5.FOCUS24260. PMID: 39088868.
    • Bevans S, Swana HS, Pattisapu JV, Foy AB, Clarke MJ, Hopson BD, Harmon D, Blount JP. Editorial. Two novel models to optimize transitional care in spina bifida: the patient as provider and the congenital neurosurgeon in active collaboration. Neurosurg Focus. 2024 Aug 1;57(2):E2. doi: 10.3171/2024.6.FOCUS24387. PMID: 39088857.
    • Maleknia PD, Hopson L, Blount JP, Rocque BG, Arynchyna-Smith A, Hopson BD. Transition mentorship for spina bifida patients with the JUMP program: a pilot study. Neurosurg Focus. 2024 Aug 1;57(2):E9. doi: 10.3171/2024.5.FOCUS24264. PMID: 39088852.
    • Lozano-Ramirez JF, Castillo H, Locastro MM, Lai GY, Bradko V, Jarosz S, Whitehead WE, Hopson B, Castillo J. Health care transition models in spina bifida care: evidence-based lessons in support of neurosurgical practice. Neurosurg Focus. 2024 Aug 1;57(2):E7. doi: 10.3171/2024.5.FOCUS24253. PMID: 39088846.
    • Stewart, A., Hale, A. T., Saccomano, B. W., Barkley, A. S., Hopson, B. D., Arynchyna-Smith, A., Johnston, J. M., Rocque, B. G., Blount, J. P., & Rozzelle, C. J. (2024). Neurosurgical Management of Myelomeningocele in Premature Infants: A Case SeriesResearch square, rs.3.rs-4158288. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4158288/v1
    • Polfuss M, Smith K, Hopson B, Moosreiner A, Huang CC, Ravelli MN, Ding D, Huang Z, Rocque BG, White-Traut R, Van Speybroeck A, Sawin KJ. Body Composition and Energy Expenditure in Youth With Spina Bifida: Protocol for a Multisite, Cross-Sectional Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Jul 2;13:e52779. doi: 10.2196/52779. PMID: 38954458; PMCID: PMC11252625.
    • Anderson, L., Hopson, B., Caudill, C., Rocque, B. G., Blount, J., Arynchyna-Smith, A., Thrower, J., Johnston, J., & Rozzelle, C. (2024). Evaluation of multidisciplinary high-risk pregnancy clinic for myelomeningocele. Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 10.1007/s00381-024-06337-4. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06337-4

    McKenna Tharpe

  • 2023

    Amal Alharbi

    Alex Evancho

    • Evancho A, Tyler WJ, McGregor K. A review of combined neuromodulation and physical therapy interventions for enhanced neurorehabilitation. Front Hum Neurosci. 2023 Jul 21;17:1151218. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1151218. PMID: 37545593; PMCID: PMC10400781

    Tracy Fleming-Tracy

    Betsy Hopson

    • Szymanski KM, Adams CM, Alkawaldeh MY, Austin PF, Bowman RM, Castillo H, Castillo J, Chu DI, Estrada CR, Fascelli M, Frimberger DC, Gargollo PC, Hamdan DG, Hecht SL, Hopson B, Husmann DA, Jacobs MA, MacNeily AE, McLeod DJ, Metcalfe PD, Meyer T, Misseri R, O'Neil J, Rensing AJ, Routh JC, Rove KO, Sawin KJ, Schlomer BJ, Shamblin I, Sherlock RL, Slobodov G, Stout J, Tanaka ST, Weiss DA, Wiener JS, Wood HM, Yerkes EB, Blount J. Causes of death among people with myelomeningocele: A multi-institutional 47-year retrospective study. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2023;16(4):605-619. doi: 10.3233/PRM-220086. PMID: 38073338.
    • Dias MS, Wang M, Liang M, Rizk EB, Bowman R, Partington MD, Blount JP, Rocque BG, Hopson B, Lee A, Walker WO. First-time tethered cord release among adults with myelomeningocele: an analysis of people in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry. J Neurosurg Spine. 2023 Jun 16:1-7. doi: 10.3171/2023.5.SPINE2328. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37347622; PMCID: PMC10286836.
    • Blount JP, Hopson BD, Johnston JM, Rocque BG, Rozzelle CJ, Oakes JW. What has changed in pediatric neurosurgical care in spina bifida? A 30-year UAB/Children's of Alabama observational overview. Childs Nerv Syst. 2023 Jul;39(7):1791-1804. doi: 10.1007/s00381-023-05938-9. Epub 2023 May 26. PMID: 37233768.
    • Cohen MB, Hopson B, Swanson-Kimani E, Davis D, Rocque B. Improving bowel management in children with spina bifida. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 May 25. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003847. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37229746.

    McKenna Tharpe

  • 2022

    Amal Alharbi

    Tracy Fleming-Tracy

    • Tracy Flemming T, Young H-J, Lai B, Layton B, Stokes D, Fry M, Mehta T, Riser E, & Rimmer J. Supporting successful recruitment in a randomized control trial comparing clinic and home-based exercise among adults with multiple sclerosis. Research Involvement and Engagement, 8(1), 1–9, 2022.

    Betsy Hopson

    • Hopson B, Eckenrode M, Rocque BG, Blount J, Hooker E, Rediker V, Cao E, Tofil N, Lau Y, Somerville CS. "The development of a transition medical home utilizing the individualized transition plan (ITP) model for patients with complex diseases of childhood." Disabil Health J. 2023 Apr;16(2):101427. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101427. Epub 2022 Dec 13. PMID: 36621354.
    • Shamblin IC, Corwin I, Blount JP, Hopson BD, Davis D, Swanson-Kimani E, Rocque BG. "Functional level of lesion scale: Validating fourteen years of research with the national spina bifida patient registry." J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2022;15(4):587-591. doi: 10.3233/PRM-220072. PMID: 36502350.
    • Kuhn EN, Hopson B, Shamblin I, Maleknia PD, Rocque BG. "Telemedicine and Spina Bifida Transition: A Pilot Randomized Trial." World Neurosurg. 2022 Nov;167:e1455-e1460. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.09.076. Epub 2022 Sep 22. PMID: 36156308.
    • Rocque BG, Hopson B, Shamblin I, Liu T, Ward E, Bowman R, Foy AB, Dias M, Heuer GG, Smith K, Blount JP. "Time to shunt failure in children with myelomeningocele: an analysis of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry." J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2022 Aug 19:1-6. doi: 10.3171/2022.7.PEDS22224. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35986725.

    Madison Mintz

    Alyson Moll

    • Kuhman D, Moll A, Reed W, Rosenblatt N, Visscher K, Walker H, and Hurt C (2022). "Effects ofsensory manipulatic on locomotor adaptation to split-belt treadmill walking in healthy younger and older adults." IBRO Neuroscience Reports. 12: 149-156
  • 2020

    Tracy Fleming-Tracy

    Lai B, Chiu C-Y, Pounds E, Tracy T, Mehta T, Young H-J, Riser E, Rimmer JH. A description of Covid-19 modifications to the TEAMS study protocol for remotely delivering teleassessment/teletraining of complementary alternative medicine among people with multiple sclerosis: protocol for a randomized controlled effectiveness trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2020.

    Tracy Flemming T, Young H-J, Lai B, Layton B, Stokes D, Fry M, Mehta T, Riser E, & Rimmer J. Supporting successful recruitment in a randomized control trial comparing clinic and home-based exercise among adults with multiple sclerosis. Research Involvement and Engagement, 8(1), 1–9, 2022.

    Kim, Y., Mehta, T., Tracy, T., Young, H. J., Pekmezi, D. W., Rimmer, J. H., & Niranjan, S. J. (2023). A qualitative evaluation of a clinic versus home exercise rehabilitation program for adults with multiple sclerosis: The tele-exercise and multiple sclerosis (TEAMS) study. Disability and health journal, 16(3), 101437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101437

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