O’Dell MW. Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery. (Invited article) Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2023;29:605-627.
Eickmeyer S, Larkin E, O’Dell MW, Barbuto S, Mukherjee D. Perspectives on What Makes Clinical Rehabilitation Research Ethical. PM&R 2023;2023:522-530
Ketchum N, Carda S, O'Dell MW. Satero P, Jacito J, Deltombe T, Francisco GF. Module 4: Optimising Outcomes in Spasticity Treatment. Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2022;5(S1):S50-S60.
Campo M, Toglia J, Jaywant A, O'Dell MW. Outcomes of young Individuals with Stroke during Inpatient Rehabilitation.International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 2021;44:314-312
Francisco GF, Balbert A, Bavikatte G, Bensmail J, Carda S, Deltombe T, Draulans N, Escaldi S, Gross R, Jacinto J, Ketchum N, Molteni F, Moraleda S, O’Dell MW, Reebye R, Säterö P, Verduzco-Gutierrez M, Walker H, Wissel J. A Practical Guide to Optimizing the Benefits of Post-Stroke Spasticity Interventions with Botulinum Toxin: An International Group Consensus. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2021;53:1-14.
O’Dell MW, MW, Jaywant A, Frantz M, Patel R, Kwong E, Campo M, Taub M, Toglia J. Activity Limitations 6 and 12 Months following Discharge from Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2021;102:645-655.
Dawson J, Liu C, Francisco GF, Cramer SC, Wolf SL, Dixit A, Rusha A, DeMark L, Hochberg L, Arshad M, O’Dell MW, Pierce D, Prudente CN, Redgrave J, Turner DL, Engineer N, Kimberly TJ. Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Upper Extremity Motor Recovery in Stroke: Results from the Pivotal Trial. The Lancet 2021;397:1545-1553.
O’Dell MW, Villanueva M, Creelman C, Telhan G, Nestor J, Hentel KD, Ballon D, Dykes JP. Characterization of Botulinum Toxin Diffusion in the Gastrocnemius Muscle Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. PM&R 2017;9:1225-1235.
Text Books
Stubblefield M and O’Dell MW (Eds): Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. New York, Demos Publishing, 2009.
O'Dell MW (Ed.): HIV-Related Disability: Assessment and Management. State of the Art Reviews: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia. Hanley and Belfus. Volume 7 (Special Issue), 1993.
Book Chapters
Lindsay L, Thompson D, O’Dell MW: Rehabilitation of Patients Post-CVA. Chapter in: Lenrow D (Ed), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2020;104:199-211.
O’Dell MW, Lin CD, Singh JR, Christolias G: Essentials of the Physiatric History and Physical Examination. In Cifu DX (Ed.): Textbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (5th Edition). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. 2015, pp 3-39.
O’Dell MW, Lin CD, Panagos A: Essentials of the Physiatric History and Physical Examination. In Braddom RL (Ed.): Textbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (4th Edition). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. 2011. Pages 3-39.
O’Dell MW, Lin CD, Schwab E, Post T, Embry E: Rehabilitation in the Adult with Brain Tumor. Chapter in: Stubblefield M and O’Dell MW (Eds): Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice New York, Demos Publishing, 2009, pp 517-532.
O’Dell MW, Noren T: Principles of Surgical Rehabilitation. Chapter In: Norton JA, Barie PS, et al.: Surgery: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence (2nd Edition). New York, Springer-Verlag. 2008, pp. 631-645.
O’Dell MW, Lin CD, Panagos, A, Fung N: Essentials of the Physiatric History and Physical Examination. In Braddom RL (Ed.): Textbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Third Edition). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. pp 3-34, 2007.
Singh R, O’Dell MW: Traumatic Brain Injury. Chapter In: Cooper G: Essential Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Totowa, New Jersey, Humana Press. pp. 1-31, 2006.
O’Dell MW, Dillon ME, Oreste AA: Rehabilitation Management of Persons with AIDS and HIV Infection. In Braddom RL (Ed.): Textbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Second Edition). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. pp. 1369-1400, 2000.
Zafonte RD, Elovic E, Mysiw WJ, O’Dell MW, Watanabe T: Pharmacology in Traumatic Brain Injury: Fundementals and Treatment Strategies. In Rosenthal M, Griffith E (Eds.): Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child with Traumatic Brain Injury, (3rd Ed.), Philadelphia, FA Davis, pp. 536-555, 1999.
O’Dell MW, Riggs RV: Management of the Minimally Responsive Patient. In Horn LS, Zasler ND (Eds): Medical Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury. Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus. pp. 103-131, 1996.
O’Dell MW, Dillon ME: Rehabilitation Management of Persons with AIDS and HIV Infection. In Braddom RL (Ed.): Textbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. pp. 1258-1271, 1995.
Lubeck D, Nobunaga AI, Williams C, O’Dell MW: Rehabilitation of Selected Non-Neurologic HIV Disability. In O'Dell MW (Ed.): HIV-Related Disability: Assessment and Management. State of the Art Reviews: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus. Volume 7: S131-S153, 1993.
O’Dell MW: Clinical Management of HIV Neuromuscular Disease. In O'Dell MW (Ed.): HIV-Related Disability: Assessment and Management. State of the Art Reviews: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus. Volume 7: S83-S99, 1993.
O’Dell MW: The Epidemiology of HIV-Related Physical Disability. In O'Dell MW (Ed.): HIV-Related Disability: Assessment and Management. State of the Art Reviews: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus. Volume 7: S29-S42, 1993.
O’Dell MW: Rehabilitation in HIV-Infection: New Applications for Current Knowledge. In O'Dell MW (Ed.): HIV-Related Disability: Assessment and Management. State of the Art Reviews: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, Hanley and Belfus. Volume 7: S1-S8, 1993.
O’Dell MW: Disability in HIV-Infection: Theory and Practice. In Galantino ML (Ed): Clinical Assessment and Treatment in HIV: Rehabilitation of a Chronic Disease. Thorofare, New Jersey, Slack Press Incorporated, 1992.
Scientific Publications, Reviews, and Case Reports
Kao C, Kim H, Stilling J, O’Dell MW. KnitDema: Robotic Textile as Personalized Edema Mobilization Device. CHI 23’: ACHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. (In Revision)
Kim H, Jaywant A, Toglia J, Meyer A, Campo M, O’Dell MW. Cognitive Correlates of a Large Time Differential Between Timed Up and Go and Gait Speed During Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Canadian Journal of Physiotherapy (In Press)
Lowder R, Toglia J, O’Dell MW, Jaywant A. Performance on a 30-minute Cognitive Screening Battery Predicts Engagement in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research (In Press)
Dawson J, Engineer N, Cramer S, Wolf S, Rushna A, O’Dell MW, Pierce D, Prudente C,N, Redgrave J, Feng W, Lui C, Francisco GE, Brown BL, Dixit A, Alexander J, DeMark L, Kautz S, Majid A, Tarver B, Tuner DL, Kimberly TJ. Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired for Upper Limb Motor Impairment Function after Ischemic Stroke: Subgroup Analysis of the Randomized Blinded, Pivotal VNS-REHAB Device Trial. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair (In Press)
Barbuto S, Kuo SH, Winterbottom L, Lee S, Stern Y, O’Dell MW, Stein J. Home Aerobic Training for Cerebellar Degenerative Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Cerebellum (In Press)
Jaywant A, DelPonte L, Kanellopoulos D, O’Dell MW, Gunning FM. The Structural and Functional Neuroanatomy of Post-Stroke Depression and Executive Dysfunction: A Review of Neuroimaging Findings and Implications for Treatment. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 2022;35:3–11. PMID: 33073704
Jaywant A, Dunlop K, Victoria LW, Oberlin L, Lynch CJ, Respino M, Kuceyeski A, Scult M, Hoptman MJ, Liston C, O’Dell MW, Alexopoulos GS, Perlis RH, Gunning FM. Estimated Regional White Matter Hyperintensity Burden, Resting State Functional Connectivity, and Cognitive Functions in Older Adults. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2022;30:269–280. PMCID: PMC8799753
Chowdhury N, Scott C, O’Dell MW. Recovery in Inpatient Rehabilitation is Equivalent in the First Versus Repeat Resection of Glioblastoma Multiforme: A 10 Year Retrospective Analysis PM&R 2022;14:40-45.
Kersey J, Terhorst L, Hammel J, Baum C, Toglia J, O'Dell MW, Heinemann A W, McCue M, & Skidmore, ER. Detecting change in community participation with the Enfranchisement scale of the Community Participation Indicators. Clinical Rehabilitation 2022;36:251-262.
Patel R, Savrides I, Cahalan C, Doulatani G, O’Dell MW, Toglia J, Jaywant A. Cognitive Impairment and functional change in COVID-19 patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Int J Rehabil Res. 2021;44:285–288. PMID: 34156035
Esquenazi A, Brashear A, Deltombe T, Rudzinska-Bar M, Krawczyk M, Skoromets A, O'Dell M, Grandoulier AS, Vilain C, Picaut P, Gracies, JM. AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) improves walking velocity in adults with spastic hemiparesis caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury. PM&R 2021;13:488-495.
Barbuto S, Martelli D, Omofuma IB, Lee N, Kuo SH, Agrawal S, Lee S, O’Dell MW, Stein J. Phase I Single-Blinded Randomized Control Trial Comparing Balance and Aerobic Training in Degenerative Cerebellar Disease. PM&R 2021;13:364-371.
Campo M, Toglia J, Batistick-Aufox H, O'Dell MW. Predictors of Falls after Discharge from Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation: A Cohort Study. PM&R 2021;13:265-273.
Verduzco-Guiterrez M, Romanoski N, Capizzi A, Reebye R, Jayawarder SK, Ketchum N, O’Dell MW. Spasticity Outpatient Evaluation via Telemedicine: A Practical Framework. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2020;99:1086-1091.
The TOXNet Group. COVID-19 - What should PRM specialists do? A clinician’s perspective. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2020;56:515-524.
Barbuto S, Martelli D, Omofuma IB, Lee N, Kuo SH, Agrawal S, Lee S, O'Dell M, Stein J. Phase I randomized single-blinded controlled study investigating the potential benefit of aerobic exercise in degenerative cerebellar disease. Clinical Rehabilitation 2020;34:584-594
Jaywant A, Toglia J, Gunning F, O’Dell MW. Subgroups Defined by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Differ in Functional Gain During Acute Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2020;101:220-226.
Toglia J, Askin G, Gerber LM, Jaywant A, O’Dell MW: Participation in Younger and Older Adults Post-stroke: Frequency, Importance and Desirability of Engagement in Activities. Frontiers in Neurology 2019;10:1108.
Wen H, Li-Juan D, Min R, O'Dell MW. Ultrasound Strain Imaging in Assessment of Bicep Muscle Stiffness and Dynamic Motion in Healthy Adults. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 2019;45:1094-1102.
Kim G, Taub M, Creelman C, Cahalan C, O’Dell MW, Stein J. Hand Training Utilizing an EMG-triggered Hand Robot for Individuals after Chronic Stroke. Journal of the American Occupational Therapy Association 2019;73:1-9.
Jing G, Pai-Chi L, Johnson C, Wen H, Li-Juan D, Min R, O'Dell MW. Ultrasound Strain Imaging to Assess the Biceps Brachii Muscle in Chronic Post-Stroke Spasticity. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2018;37:2043-2052.
Jaywant A, Toglia J, Gunning F, O’Dell MW. The Clinical Utility of a 30-Minute Neuropsychological Assessment Battery in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Journal of the Neurological Sciences 2018;280:54-62.
O’Dell MW, Brashear A, Jech R, et al. Dose-Dependent Effects of AbobotulinumtoxinA on Spasticity and Active Movements in Adult Upper Limb Spasticity Treatment. PM&R 2018;10;1-10.
Gracies JM, O’Dell MW, Vecchio M, et al. Long-term Safety and Efficacy on Active Function of AbobotulinumtoxinA in Upper Limb Spasticity. Muscle and Nerve 2018;57;245-54.
Wilson RD, Bennett ME, Nguyen VQ, Bock WC, O’Dell MW, Watanabe TK, Amundson RH, Hoyen H, Chae J. Fully Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain: A Multi-Site Case Series with Two Year Follow-up. Neuromodulation 2017; 21(3): 290-295.
Chen J, O’Dell M, He W, Du LJ, Li PC, Gao J. Ultrasound shear wave elastography in the assessment of passive biceps brachii muscle stiffness: influence of sex and elbow position. Clin Imaging 2017; 45:26-29. PMID:2858671
Gao J, Li PC, Chen J, He W, Du LJ, Min R, O’Dell M. Ultrasound strain imaging in assessment of biceps muscle stiffness and dynamic motion in healthy adults. Ultrasound Med Biol 2017; 43:1729-1736. PMID:28549736
Ghomrawi HMK, Mancuso CA, Dunning A, Della Valle AG, Alexiades M, Cornell C, Sculco T, Bostrom M, Mayman D, Marx RG, Westrich G, O’Dell M, Mushlin AI, Do Surgeon Expectations Predict Clinically Important Improvements in WOMAC Scores After THA and TKA? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2017;475:2150–2158.
Toglia J, Taub M, Gerber L, Gulce A, O’Dell MW. Association between Two Measures of Cognitive Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Their Relationship to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Persons With Stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2017;98:228-2287.
Kim G, Hinojosa J, Rao A, Batavia M, O’Dell MW. Effects of Attentional Focus on Motor Training of the Upper Extremity Using Robotics with Individuals after Chronic Stroke Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2017;98:1924-1931.
Kuceyeski, A., Navi, B.B., Kamel, H., Relkin, N., Villanueva, M., Raj, R., Toglia, T., Iadecola, C. and O’Dell, M. Structural connectome disruption at baseline predicts 6-months post-stroke outcome. Human Brain Mapping 2016;37:2587-2601.
Point/Counterpoint Columns. PM&R
Hospital-Based Rehabilitation for Recurrent Glioblastoma. Raj VS, Fu J, O’Dell MW 2015;7:1182-1188.
Should This Patient with Ischemic Stroke Receive Fluoxetine? Schambra H, Im B, O’Dell MW. 2015:7:1294-1299.
Is There a Need for Early Seizure Prophylaxis after Traumatic Brain Injury? Verduzco-Gutierrez, Camiolo-Reddy, O’Dell MW. 2016;8:169-175.
Does Every Patient Require an Intrathecal Baclofen Trial before Pump Placement? Bilsky G, Saulino M, O’Dell MW 2016;8:802-807
Should Ultrasound Be Routinely Used to Inject Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity? McGuire J, Heath K, O’Dell MW 2016;8:1004-1010
Is the Routine Use of a Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle for Low Extremity Movement Standard of Care for Acute Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation? Stampas A, York, H, O’Dell MW 2017;9:521-528
Should This Gentleman with Global Aphasia Be Admitted to Your Hospital-Based Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit?” Lindsay L, Lercher K, O’Dell MW 2017;9:629-635.
Kuceyeski, A., Navi, B.B., Kamel, H., Relkin, N., Villanueva, M., Raj, R., Toglia, T., O’Dell, M. and Iadecola, C. Exploring the brain’s structural connectome: a quantitative stroke lesion-dysfunction mapping study. Human Brain Mapping, 2015;36:2147-60.
Dunning K, O’Dell MW, Kluding P, McBride K. Foot Drop Stimulation to Enhance Ambulation after Stroke: A Systematic Review. (Invited Article) American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2015;94:649-664.
Jayasinghe, N., Sparks, M.A., Kato, K., Wilbur, K., Ganz, S., Chiaramonte, G., Stevens, B.L., Barie, P.S., Lachs, M.S., O’Dell, M., Evans, A.T., Bruce, M.L., Difede, J. (2014). Exposure-based CBT for older adults after fall injury: Description of a manualized, time-limited intervention for anxiety. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice 2015;21:432-445. PMCID in progress.
Jayasinghe, N., Sparks, M.A., Kato, K., Wyka, K., Wilbur, K.A. Chiaramonte, G., Barie, P., Lachs, M., O’Dell, M., Evans, A., Bruce, M.L., & Difede, J. Posttraumatic stress symptoms in older adults hospitalized for falls. General Hospital Psychiatry 2015;36:669-673. PMCID in progress.
O’Dell MW, Dunning K, Kluding P, Wu SS, Feld J, Ginosian J, McBride K. Natural History and Prediction of Response to FDS in Persons with Stroke. PMR 2014;6:587-601.
Kluding P, Dunning K, O’Dell MW, Wu SS, Feld J, Ginosian J, McBride K. Foot Drop Stimulation vs Ankle Foot Orthosis Following Stroke: 30 week outcomes. Stroke 2013;44:1660-1669.
O’Dell MW, Au J, Schwab E, Batistick H: A comparison of the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke (PASS) and the Berg Balance Scale to predict discharge gait speed in persons with acute stroke” PMR 2013;5:392-399.
O’Dell MW, Kim G, Finnen L, Fieo R, Christos P, Polistena C, Fitzgerald K, Gorga D. A Psychometric Evaluation of the Arm Motor Ability Test. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2013;45:519-527.
Dunning K, O’Dell MW, Kluding P, Wu SS, Feld J, Ginosian J, McBride K. The Functional Ambulation: Standard Treatment vs. Electrical Stimulation Therapy (FASTEST) Trial for Stroke: Study Design and Protocol. Journal of Clinical Trials 2013;5:39-49.
Alexopoulos, GS, Wilkins V, Marino, P, Sirey, JA, Kanellopoulos D, Reding M, Sirer J.A, Raue, PJ,Ghosh S, O’Dell MW, Kiosses DN: Ecosystem focused therapy in post-stroke depression: a preliminary study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2012;27:1053-1060.
Barrett MJ, Levy OA, Fahn S, O’Dell MW, Bressman SB. Functional electrical stimulation for the treatment of lower extremity dystonia. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 2012;18:660-661.
Toglia J, Fitzgerald K, O’Dell MW, Lin D, Mastrogiovanni A: Comparison of the Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in identifying cognitive impairments in mild stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;92:792-798.
O’Dell MW, Kim G, Rivera-Finnen L, Polestina C. Clinical implications of using the arm motor ability test (AMAT) in stroke rehabilitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;92:830-836.
Cheng D, O’Dell MW. Inpatient rehabilitation in persons with multiple myeloma-associated fractures: an analysis of 8 consecutive inpatient admissions. PM&R 2011;3:78-84.
O’Dell MW, Lin CD, Harrison V: Stroke rehabilitation: strategies to enhance motor recovery. Annual Reviews in Medicine. 2009;60:55-68.
Stern M, Chang D, O’Dell MW, Sperber K: Rehabilitation implications of non-traumatic subarachnoid heamorrhage. Brain Injury 2006;20:679-685.
O’Dell MW, Watanabe TK, DeRoos S, Kager C: Functional Outcomes in Inpatient Rehabilitation of Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2002:83;678-682.
Kirshblum S, O’Dell MW, Ho C, Barr K: Rehabilitation of Persons with Central Nervous System Tumors. Cancer (Suppl) 2001;92:1029-1038
Megna J, O’Dell MW: Treatment of Ataxia Due to Lithium Toxicity with High Dose Buspirone. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2001;82:1145-1148.
Linen E, O’Dell MW, Peirce J: Continuous Passive Motion for the Treatment of Heterotopic Ossification in Traumatic Brain Injury. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2001;80:614-617.
Orlando M, Dillon ME, O’Dell MW: Heparin-Induced Hyperkalemia Confirmed by Drug Rechallenge. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2000;79:93-96.
Sullivan T, Warm J, Schefft B, Dember W, O’Dell MW, Peterson S: Effect of Olfactory Stimulation on Vigilance Performance and Mood of Closed Head Injury Subjects. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology 1999;20:227-236.
James R, O’Dell MW: Resistance to Activated Protein C as an Etiology for Stroke in a Young Adult. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1999;80:343-345.
O’Dell MW, Barr K, Spanier D, Warnick R: Functional Outcome of Inpatient Rehabilitation in Persons with Brain Tumors. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1998; 79:1530-1534.
O’Dell MW, Hubert H, Lubeck DP, O'Driscoll P: Physical Disability Prior to AIDS: Data from the AIDS Time-oriented Health Outcome Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1998;79:1200-1005.
Watanabe T, O’Dell MW, Togliatti T: Hysterical Hemiparesis: Four Cases and Review of the Literature. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1998: 79:709-714.
O’Dell MW, Bell KR, Sandel ME: Specific Disorders: Brain Injury Rehabilitation. AAPMR Study Guide in Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1998;79:S16-S20
O’Dell MW, Bell KR, Sandel ME: Medical Rehabilitation of Brain Injury: AAPMR Study Guide in Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1998;79:S10-S15
Bell K, O’Dell MW, Barr K, Yablon S: Rehabilitation of the Patient with Brain Tumor. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1998;79:S37-S46
O'Brien D, O’Dell MW, Eversole A: Delayed Traumatic Cerebral Aneurysm Following Brain Injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1997;78:883-885.
Altmeyer T, O’Dell MW, Jones M: Cisapride for Gastroparesis Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1996;77:1093-1094.
O’Dell MW, Levinson SF, Riggs RV: Physiatric Management of HIV-Related Disability. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Self Directed Physiatric Education Program (Syllabus). Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1996; 77:S66-S73.
O’Dell MW, Hubert H, Lubeck DP, O'Driscoll P. Physical Disability in a Cohort of Persons with AIDS: Results from ATHOS. AIDS. 1996;10:667-673.
O’Dell MW: HIV-Related Neurological Disability and Prospects for Rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation. 1996;18:285-292.
O’Dell MW, Meighen M, Riggs RV. Correlates of HIV-Related Fatigue: A Pilot Study. Disability and Rehabilitation. 1996;18:249-254.
O’Dell MW, Stivers M, Jasin P, Lyons N, Schmidt S, Moore D: Interrater Reliability of the Coma Recovery Scale. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 1996;11:61-66.
O’Dell MW, Jasin P, Stivers M, Lyons N, Meszaros F: Standardized Assessment Instruments for Minimally-Responsive Patients. NeuroRehabilitation. 1996;6:45-55.
O’Dell MW, Lubeck DP, O'Driscoll P, Matsuno SA: Validity of the Karnofsky Performance Status in an HIV-Infected Sample. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 1995;10:350-357.
Pedoto MJ, O’Dell MW, Thrun M, Hollifield D. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Traumatic Brain Injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1995;76:871-875.
Sullivan T, Warm J, Schefft B, Dember W, O’Dell MW, Peterson S: Recent Advances in the Neuropsychology of Human Olfaction and Anosmia. Brain Injury 1995;9:641-646.
O’Dell MW: Policy Implications of HIV-Related Disability. Journal of Disability Studies Quarterly 1994;14:21-24.
Fitzsimmons A, O’Dell MW, Guiffra LJ, Sandel ME: Radial Neuropathy Due to Myositis Ossificans in a Brain Injured Patient. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1993;74:770-773.
O’Dell MW. Rehabilitation Medicine Consultation in Persons Hospitalized with AIDS. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1993;72:90-96.
Sandel ME, O’Dell MW. Persistent Facial Myoclonus: A Negative Prognostic Sign in Patients With Severe Brain Injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1993;74:(4):411-415.
O’Dell MW, Dillon ME. Rehabilitation in Adults with HIV-Related Diseases: A Review. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1992;71:183-190.
O’Dell MW, Sasson NL: Hemiparesis in HIV Infection: Rehabilitation Approach. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1992;71:291-296.
O’Dell MW, Riggs RV, Turner JL, Crawford A, Abrams C: Interrater Reliability of the Karnofsky Performance Status in an HIV-Infected Sample. AIDS 1991;9:1398-1399.
O’Dell MW, Crawford A, Bohi E, Bonner F: Disability in Persons Hospitalized with AIDS. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1991;70:91-95.
Other Publications
Carda S, Inverbuzzi M, Bavitate G, Bensmail D, Bianchi F Deltombe T, Draulans N, Equenazi A, Francisco G, Gross R, Jacinto J, Perez S, O’Dell MW, Reebye R, Verduzco-Gutierrez M, Wissel J, Molteni F. The Role of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Clinician’s View. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2020:63:554-556.
im G.J., Hinojosa J, Rao A, Batavia M, O’Dell M. Reply to Letter to the Editor re: Randomized trial on the effects of attentional focus on motor training of the upper extremity using robotics with individuals after chronic stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018;99:1436-1437.
Cheng D, O’Dell MW: Reply to Letter to the Editor Re: Cheng D, O’Dell MW. Inpatient rehabilitation in persons with multiple myeloma-associated fractures: an analysis of 8 consecutive inpatient admissions. PMR 2011;3:596-597.
O’Dell MW: Book Review, Textbook of Traumatic Brain Injury, Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2006;21:89-90.
O’Dell MW and Riggs RV: Traumatic Brain Injury in Gay and Lesbian Persons: Practical and Theoretical Considerations. Brain Injury Source 2001;5: 22-23.
O’Dell MW, Lubeck DP: Reply to Letter to the Editor Re: Pre-AIDS Disability: Data from the AIDS Time-Oriented Time Outcome Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1999; 80:473.
Watanabe TK, O’Dell MW: Reply to Letter to the Editor Re: Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Strategies for Patients with Hysterical Hemiparesis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1998;79:1482-83.
O’Dell MW, Tattle S, Mills B, Nixon S, Thomas S, et al: Rehabilitation Services: Adult Interventions. Chapter in: A Comprehensive Guide for the Care of Persons with HIV Disease: Module #7-HIV Rehabilitation Services. Ottawa, Canada. Health Canada, 1998.
O’Dell MW: Developing Education Objectives in AIDS Rehabilitation (Editorial). Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation. 1995;4:8.
O’Dell MW: Pharmacologic Interventions in Persons with Brain Injury. Drake Journal of Clinical Rehabilitation. 1994;2:2-3.
International, National And Regional Presentations:
The VNS-REHAB Clinical Trial, Indiana University Rehabilitation Residents, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 13th, 2021
The VNS-REHAB Clinical Trial, NYPH Rehabilitation Research Day – Fall Update 2021, New York, NY, September 19, 2021.
Update on Hemorrhagic Stroke. Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation San Diego November 2020 (Virtual Presentation Scheduled due to COVID).
AAPMR National Grand Rounds: The Importance of Mentorship, October 14th, 2020 (Virtual Presentation)
Pharmacologic Treatment of Post-Stroke Depression. Annual Assembly of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta Georgia. October 2020 (Virtual Presentation)
Interdisciplinary Management of Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain: NYPH Webinar, (Virtual Presentation) June 17th, 2020.
Impact of SSRIs on Stroke Recovery. International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Orlando, Florida (scheduled but cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak)
An Update on Recent SSRI Trials in Stroke Recovery. Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Antonio, Texas, November 15th, 2019.
A Brief Review of Three Recent Clinical Trials. Symposium 2019: Stroke Rehabilitation, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York. October 19th, 2019
Stroke: Rehabilitation Pathways and PRM Role – The United States Perspective. International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kobe, Japan. June 13, 2019.
“Principles of Spasticity Management in Acquired Brain Injury,” “Rehabilitation in Persons with Brain Cancer,” “PM&R: Scope and Philosophy” Pavlov Medical University Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saint Petersburg, Russia. November 12th, 2018.
“Update on Addendum to Levels of Post-acute Care,” International Stroke Conference, Los Angeles, California, January 2018.
“Strategies for Motor Recovery after Stroke: The Weill Cornell Experience,” Grand Rounds, Department of Neurology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, January 12, 2018.
“Strategies for Motor Recovery after Stroke: The Weill Cornell Experience,” “Principles of Medication Management in TBI and Acquired Brain Injury,” “Principles of Spasticity Management in Acquired Brain Injury,” “Management of Severe Disorders of Consciousness” MC Universal Clinic, Head, Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Kiev, Ukraine: September 26th, 2017.
“Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation – Financial and Regulatory Issues,” Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Orleans, LA October 2016
“Long Term Rehabilitation Management in MS,” Advances in MS Research & Practice. New York, NY. November 14th, 2015.
“Introduction to Rehabilitation Management of Bone and Spine Metastases,” American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dallas, TX. October 30th, 2015.
“Evidence-based Medical Management of Patient with Brain Tumors in Inpatient Rehabilitation,” American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dallas, TX October 30th, 2015.
“Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury,” “Strategies to Improve Motor Recovery following Stroke,” and “How to Make a Scientific Presentation.” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria, June 15th, 2015.
“Caring for VIPs in Rehabilitation Medicine” and “Alternative Sources of Research Funding” Association of Academic Physiatrists, San Antonio, TX March 11-12/15.
“Recent Data from the FASTEST Clinical Trial,” American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics, New Orleans, February 20, 2015.
“Vestibular Rehabilitation,” “Rehab Approach to Low Back Pain,” “Detrimental Medications following Stroke,’ and “Common Peripheral Nerve Injuries” Updates for Primary Care Physicians, Cancun, Mexico. January 30 – February 1, 2015
“Gait Dysfunction in MS,” Advances in MS Research & Practice. New York, NY October 25th, 2014.
“Post-Stroke Depression,” North East Cerebrovascular Coalition (NECC). Newport Rhode Island. October 24th 2014.
“FES for Gait in Stroke,” American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Toronto Canada, October 8th, 2014.
“Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors,” Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2nd Annual Rehabilitation Symposium, New York, NY. June 6th, 2014.
“Concepts in Functional Electrical Stimulation and Review of the FASTEST Trial,” “Medication Management in TBI,” “A Review of Heterotopic Ossification” Annual Brain Injury Conference, Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, Knoxville, TN, October 26th, 2013
“Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation in Stroke: Insights from the FASTEST Trial.” North East Cerebrovascular Consortium (NECC), Boston, MA October 17th, 2013.
“Concepts in Functional Electrical Stimulation and Review of the FASTEST Trial,” Annual Utah Stroke Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah. April 27, 2013.
“Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury” and “Strategies to Improve Motor Recovery following Stroke,” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria, April 15th, 2013.
“Clinical Uses of Functional Electrical Stimulation after Stroke,” “ Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors,” “Use of Standardized Assessment Instruments in ACQUIRED Brain Injury,” Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, First Faculty, Charles University School of Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic, April 8th, 2013.
"The AAP Program for Academic Leadership: Reflections," Leadership conference for the American Association of Medical Colleges, Washington, DC. June 20th, 2012.
"A Review of Research Funding from Industry and Philanthropic Sources," Association for Academic Physiatrists, Program for Academic Leadership, Las Vegas, March 3rd, 2012.
“Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors,” Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds, Rehabilitation Institute of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, February 12, 2012.
"Strategies to Enhance Motor Recovery following Stroke," Bridgeport Hospital Stroke Team, Bridgeport, CT, September 20th, 2011.
“Clinical Uses of Functional Electrical Stimulation after Stroke” Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. New York, New York, September 2, 2011.
“Management of Spasticity in CNS Disease,” Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, August 9th, 2011.
“Clinical Uses of Functional Electrical Stimulation after Stroke” Mount Sinai Medical School, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds, New York, New York, December 7th, 2010.
“Management of Heterotopic Ossification in TBI,” TBI: The Road to Recovery, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains, NY December 3rd, 2010.
“Clinical Uses of Functional Electrical Stimulation after Stroke,” 16th Annual Brain Injury Symposium, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, Florida, October 10th, 2010.
“Why Choose a Career in Academic Physiatry?” Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Resident Graduation Symposium, Visiting Lecturer, June 11, 2010.
“Lower Extremity FES: A Brief Review and Clinical Experience,” German Society for Neurorehabilitation, Berlin, Germany, December 6th, 2009.
“Functional Electrical Stimulation after Stroke: Always, Sometimes, Never?” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Austin, Texas, October 22, 2009.
“Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors,” “Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury,” Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis,” and “Spasticity Management,” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria, September 15th and 16th, 2009.
“New Technologies in Stroke Rehabilitation,” American Heart Association (Conn) Update in Stroke, Hartford, May 15, 2009.
“Management of Post-Stroke Depression,” Symposium 2009: Stroke Rehabilitation – New Directions in Symptom Management, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, May 2, 2009.
“Rehabilitation in Parkinsons’s Disease,” “Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury,” Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis,” and “Spasticity Management,” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria, December 15-19, 2008.
“Impact of Dose, Dilution, and Serotype on the Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Injections in Hypertonia,” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Diego, CA, November 23rd, 2008.
“Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors,” Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, February 20, 2008.
“MD on Madison Avenue: Leveraging Your Medical Director into the Marketer’s Role,” Rehabilitation Centers of Excellence Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 28, 2007.
“Rehabilitation in Parkinsons’s Disease,” “Update in Stroke Rehabilitation,” Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis,” and “Spasticity Management,” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria, November 18-23, 2007.
“Update in Stroke Rehabilitation,” Brain Attack and Cerebrovascular Disease Conference, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, November 9th, 2007.
“Management of Spasticity in MS,” Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: an Update, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Boston, MA, September 27th, 2007.
“Assessment and Management of the Minimally Conscious State,” Keynote Lecture, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Update 2007, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, May 10th, 2007.
“Management of Spasticity in CNS Disease,” Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical School, Rochester, New York, March 8th, 2007
“Interdisciplinary Management of Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis,” New York State Occupational Therapy Association, United Nations Conference Center, New York, August 30th, 2006
“Neuromusculoskeletal Complications of Traumatic Brain Injury,” Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bronx VA, New York, August 15, 2006.
“Musculoskeletal Complications of Traumatic Brain Injury,” Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, May 10, 2006.
“Pharmacological Management of Spasticity” New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York May 6, 2006.
“Rehabilitation Issues in Person with Brain Tumors,” Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Philadelphia, PA October 27, 2005.
“Spasticity Mangement” Dean’s Lecture, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, December 17, 2004
“Seizure Prophylaxis in Acquired Brain Injury: A Physiatrist’s View,” Grand Rounds, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, June 22, 2004
“Clinical Issues in the Rehabilitation of Cerebral Aneurysms,” Grand Rounds, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mt. Sinai Medical School, New York, New York, March 15, 2004.
“Brain Injury Team: Player, Personnel, Personalities, and Prospects,” The Gerta Klingbeil Brain Injury Symposium, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 24, 2003
“The Pathophysiology of TBI,” JFK-Johnson Annual Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference, Edison, NJ, June 20, 2002
“Current Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis,” Panelist for Seminar sponsored by The Nancy Davis Foundation, Los Angeles, California, May 11, 2002.
“Seizure Prophylaxis in TBI,” Grand Rounds, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical School, New York, New York, February 5, 2002.
“Comprehensive Approach to Spine Rehabilitation,” Clinical Neuroscience: Update for the New Millennium—A National Seminar, Columbia and Cornell Universities, New York, New York, December 1, 2001.
“Medication Management Issues in Post Traumatic Seizures and Prophylaxis: A Rehabilitation Medicine Perspective,” Annual Conference in Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, November 16, 2001.
“Medication Management in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury,” Annual Western North Carolina Symposium in Trauma and Critical Care, Ashville, North Carolina, October 6, 2001
“Motor Disorders Associated with Hypoxic Brain Injury,” Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Orleans, Louisiana, scheduled September 13, 2001 (prepared, conference cancelled due to 9/11)
“Topics in Neuropharmacology,” Brain Injury Association Meetings, Atlanta, Georgia, July 29, 2001
“Rehabilitation in Cerebral Aneurysms” and “Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors,” Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Columbia University, December 5, 2000
"Short and Long-Term Risks Associated with Anticonvulsant Medications," Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Francisco, CA, November 3, 2000.
"Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors," Grand Rounds, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Montifiore Hospital, New York. October 24, 2000
"Acute Rehabilitation Case Study," Seventh Annual International Conference Promoting Business Ethics (Sponsored by St. Johns University), New York, New York, September 23, 2000.
"The Role of Medications in Maximizing Outcomes following TBI," Brain Injury Association Meetings, Chicago, IL, July 31, 2000.
Educational Leadership
Course Director, “NYPH Rehabilitation Resident Neurorehabilitation Curriculum,” 2021-2022. Developed a 40 hour curriculum of didactic lectures & workshops covering core neurorehabilitation topics and rehabilitation of stroke, traumatic brain injury and “other central neurological etiologies.”
Director and Founder, “Annual Rehabilitation Research Day,” 2016-2021, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, & Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Rehabilitation Research Day – Fall Update 2021, September 17th 2021.
Course Director, “NYPH Rehabilitation Faculty Research Course,” 2020-2021, developed a 10 hour course introducing the basics of clinical research for rehabilitation faculty
Course Director and Moderator, “Management of Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain.” WEBINAR, June 17, 2020. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine
Course Director, “Symposium 2019: Stroke Rehabilitation – Rehabilitation through the Continuum.” October 17 & 18, 2019, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine
Course Director, “Rehabilitation Medicine” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria. November 4-11, 2018.
Course Director, “Symposium 2018: Stroke Rehabilitation – Focus on Clinical Management,” November 2 and 3, 2018, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine
Scientific Poster Session and Oral Paper Presentation Moderator, “Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation” International Stroke Conference, American Stroke Association, Los Angeles, CA, January 24-26th, 2018.
Course Director, “Rehabilitation Medicine” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria. September 17-21, 2017.
Course Director, “Symposium 2017: Stroke Rehabilitation – Focus on Technology.” April 21 and 22, 2017, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine
Course Director, “Resident Research Curriculum,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Residency Program (10-11 hour lecture and panel discussion series) Summers 2016-2021.
Course Director, “Evidence-based Management of Medical and Cognitive Disorders in Inpatient Brain Tumor Rehabilitation,” American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dallas, TX. October 30th, 2015.
Course Director, “Functional Electrical Stimulation for Gait: A Clinical Update in Neurorehabilitation,” American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Toronto, CA. October 8th, 2014.
Co-Director, “Symposium 2014: Stroke Rehabilitation - New Insights on motor and cognitive Recovery,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, April 11th and 12th, 2014.
Scientific Paper Session Moderator, “Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation” American Stroke Association, International Stroke Conference, San Diego, CA, February 13th, 2014.
Course Director, “Rehabilitation Medicine” American Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute, Salzburg, Austria, April 14-20, 2013.
Co-Director, “Symposium 2012: Stroke Rehabilitation -New Insights on motor and cognitive Recovery,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, November 2nd and 3rd, 2012. (Cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy)
Director, "Treatment of Foot Drop after Stroke with Functional Electrical Stimulation and Preliminary Results of a National Clinical Trial," Annual Meetings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orlando, Florida, November 18th, 2011.
Co-Director, “Symposium 2011: Clinical Trials and Research Update,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, November 4th, 2011.
Co-Director, “Symposium 2010: Focus on the Young Adult Stroke Survivor,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, November 12th and 13th, 2010.
Co-Director, “Spasticity Management: An Interdisciplinary Approach” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, November 5th, 2009
Co-Director, “Symposium 2009: Stroke Rehabilitation – New Directions in Symptom Management,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, May 1st and 2nd, 2009
Director, “Chemodenervation for Spastic Hypertonia: An Evidence-Base Review,” Annual Meetings of the AAMPR, San Diego, CA, November 23, 2008.
Co-Director, “Symposium 2008: Advances in Stroke Rehabilitation – Innovations for Practice,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, April 4th and 5th, 2008.
Director, “Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis: An Update,” Annual Meetings of the AAMPR, Boston, MA, September 27, 2007.
Co-Director, “Symposium 2007: Stroke Rehabilitation – Innovations and Technology,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, March 23 and 24th, 2007.
Course Director, "Rehabilitation in Brain Tumors (with Lisa DeAngelis, M.D.)," AAPMR Annual Meetings, Philadelphia, PA October 27, 2005
Course Director, "Seizure Prophylaxis Following Acquired Brain Injury: Theory, Risk, and Efficacy," AAPMR Annual Meetings, San Francisco, CA, November 3, 2000
Workshop Director, "Basic Neuropharmacological Management in Brain Injury: Case Presentations and Discussion (with John Whyte, M.D., Ph.D.)" AAPMR Annual Meetings, San Francisco, CA, November 4, 2000
Course Director, "Rehabilitation Management of Cerebral Aneurysms," AAPMR Annual Meetings, Washington, D.C., November 15, 1999
Educational Video Coordinator, "Injection Techniques for Botulinum Toxin and Phenol in the Management of Spasticity", AAPMR Interim Meeting, San Diego, California, May, 1995.
Course Director, "The Future of AIDS Rehabilitation," International Rehabilitation Medicine Association Meetings, Washington, D.C., April, 1994.
Educational Video Coordinator, "Manual Techniques in Managing Shoulder Pain" AAPMR Annual Meetings, Anaheim, California, November, 1994.
Course Director, "Rehabilitation Issues in the Slow to Recover Brain Injured Patient," AAPMR Annual Meetings, San Francisco, CA, November, 1992.
National & International Professional Organizations – Leadership and Committees
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board of Governors, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member-at-Large, 2006-2012.
Chairman, Ad Hoc Task Force on Organizational Partnerships, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010-2011.
Audit Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010-12.
Study Guide Task Force, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008-2010.
Member, Medical Education Committee, AAPMR, 2002-2004.
Chairperson, AAPMR Special Interest Group on AIDS and Rehabilitation 1992-94. Founding Member, 1988-1999.
Member, Program Planning Sub-Committee (of Medical Education Committee), AAPMR
1995-2004, Coordinator for Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, and Geriatrics Educational Track 1996-2002, Chairman 2002-2004.
Member, Brain Injury Special Interest Group (SIG), AAPMR, 1990-2008. CNS Council 2008-.
Association of Academic Physiatrists
Chair, “Physiatry Fund Task Force” 2021-2022, charged with leading a group of 13 members of the AAP over a year to explore the feasibility of starting a new foundation aimed at raising funds for physiatric education.
Founding Director, “Program for Academic Leadership (PAL),” Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2006-2011. Associate Director, 2011-2016. PAL is a nation-wide, ongoing program to develop a knowledge base and skill set for promising young faculty in academic physiatry over a three-year period. Responsibilities include curriculum development, speaker selection and coordination of 15-20 participants and 12 academic mentors from around the country.
Leadership and Awards Committee, Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2008-2011.
Member, Academic Affairs Committee, Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005-2007.
Member, Research Committee, AAP, 1991-1993.
Other
Senior Member, ToxNet, Mentorship Program for next generation of international toxin injectors and researchers, Merz Pharmaceuticals, Frankfurt, Germany (11/19/16), Paris (6/23/17 and 7/7/18), Frankfurt (11/15/18), Milan (9/28/19), Virtually (9/24/20), Virtually (6/25/21), Virtually (12/10/21), Lisbon, Potugal (7/2/22)
Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Allergan Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY (11/11/16)
Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Bioness, Inc. 2014 -2016.
Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Ipsen Pharmaceuticals, Dallas, Texas (1/25/13), New York (2/8/14), Paris (10/31/14), London (11/24/14), New Orleans (10/19/16)
Reviewer, NIDRR TBI Model Systems Collaborative Research Grants, August 7-9th, 2013.
Member, Clinical Skills Pilot Exercise for Standard Setting, National Board of Medical Examiners, Philadelphia, PA. August 21, 2012.
Member, ACGME Advisory Board, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Milestones Project, 2011-2014
Member, AAPMR, Common Program Requirements (CPR) Workgroup, 2011-2012.
Reviewer, "Multidisciplinary Post-acute Rehabilitation for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults," Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Washington, DC, February 2012.
Member, Expert Panel on Quality Measures in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Washington, DC, November 16, 2010.
Member, Standing Review Panel for Health and Function, Field Initiated Research Grants, National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Washington D.C., 2002-2004, 2006, 2007 (Panel Chairman), 2010, 2011.
Expert Panel for review of National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Funding and Priorities, October 18 and 19, 2006, Bethesda, Maryland.
Constituent Reviewer, Model Traumatic Brain Injury Systems, National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Washington D.C., May 22 and 23, 2001
Chair, HIV Rehabilitation Working Group, Jointly Sponsored by the United States Departments of Health and Human Services and Education (National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research), 1998.
Member, HealthCanada National Working Group on Rehabilitation Services in HIV, 1997-1998.
