Congratulations to this year's recipients of our TIGRR Program Grant Awards! Drs. Marika Demers, Maggie French, Jackie Palmer, and Swati Surkar, we are thrilled to support your participation in this valuable program!
Dr. Steve Cramer received our Outstanding Neurorehabilitation Clinician-Scientist Award for his scholarly achievements & contributions to knowledge about mechanisms of neural repair, translational research, or clinical Neurorehabilitation. Excited to celebrate this at
#ASNR2023
!
We had a wonderful time connecting with everyone at
#ASNR2023
, and we can't wait to see you again soon!
Mark your calendars now for April 10 - 13, 2024 so you don't miss out on
#ASNR2024
in San Antonio, Texas!
Congratulations to Drs. Sam Nemanich, Daniele Piscitelli, and Natalia Sanchez! These outstanding early-career researchers have been selected to participate in
#Neurorehabilitation
& Neural Repair's Early Career Editorial Program!
@SamNemPhD
@nat_san_ald
The title of Fellow of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation is reserved for those who have contributed significantly to the field of
#Neurorehabilitation
, and also to ASNR. We're pleased to congratulate Drs. Heidi Schambra and Tom Carmichael, our 2023 Fellows!
#ASNR2023
Get to know ASNR's 16th President Dr. Catherine Lang in our latest Executive Committee Spotlight! Dr. Lang shared her career path, her exciting research using wearable sensor methodology, and more!
@wustl_pt
#neurotwitter
#neurorehabilitation
#wuptresearch
Thank you
@cwinstein
for your fantastic leadership over the past two years! Thanks for leading us on a “wild adventure”. Fly high but not too far.
#ASNRehab18
We are thrilled to give the designation of Fellow of the American Society of
#Neurorehabilitation
to two new fellows: Dr. Jyutika Mehta and Dr. Steve Cramer. Congratulations, and we appreciate all of their contributions to ASNR over the years!
@txwomans
@UCLANeurology
#ASNR2024
ASNR was thrilled to provide 4 Grant Awards to support Members attending the recent
#TIGRR
Workshop. Learn more about TIGRR and the experiences of this year's ASNR TIGRR Grant Award recipients in our latest blog post.
#neurorehabilitation
#neurotwitter
#Stroke
doesn't only impact adults.
@RachelLHawe
discussed how gaze tracking can give us insight into the visual strategies used in motor planning and execution in children with hemiparetic
#CerebralPalsy
.
Our final speaker of
#ASNR2023
, Dr. Steve Cramer, provided interesting insights into why it's important to study biomarkers in stroke recovery and which biomarkers may help predict response to
#neurorehabilitation
therapy.
Don't miss this new systematic review in NNR! Authors examined the literature investigating the effects of aerobic
#exercise
on various neurophysiological, molecular, and behavioral measures in individuals with chronic
#stroke
.
@UTHealthSA
#neurotwitter
ASNR Member Dr. Carolee Winstein has been a leader in the field of
#neurorehabilitation
over the years. Don't miss this upcoming conference in April 13-15th to celebrate her career as she prepares to retire from her full-time faculty position at
@USC
.
ASNR is dedicated to professional development, and we are excited to host a fantastic array of roundtables at our Annual Meeting! Join these experts at
#ASNR2023
to discuss a variety of important professional topics.
#neurorehabilitation
#neurotwitter
The Time to Walk Independently after STroke (TWIST) tool accurately predicted the probability of individual
#patients
achieving independent
#walking
at different time points after
#stroke
. This has potential applications for
#rehab
and discharge planning.
Meet ASNR Board Member & current Education Committee Chair Keith Lohse!
In this blog article, Dr. Lohse shared his career path, areas of opportunity in
#neurorehabilitation
, & his research on measurement, longitudinal & time series data, & data use/reuse.
Excellent
#ASNR2024
presentation from Dr. Julius Dewald on how damage to the nervous system can impact control of reaching and grasping, and the underlying mechanisms for loss of joint control.
#neurorehabilitation
Congrats to ASNR member Dr. Sydney Schaefer for receiving 2 new
@NIH
grants!
1) R21 on expectancy effects of tDCS on motor learning:
2) Phase I SBIR grant developing a motor test to prompt cognitive testing in primary care:
This study compared the effectiveness of high-intensity training to usual care in inpatient
#stroke
#rehabilitation
. The authors found that prioritizing stepping and targeted intensities resulted in greater improvements in
#mobility
-related outcomes.
Get ready for this fantastic symposium at
#ASNR2023
! It can be easy to take
#sleep
for granted, but it impacts many aspects of our daily lives and is important to consider in
#neurorehabilitation
. Learn more from our expert guests on Day 2 of the meeting!
Leading a
#research
lab can be tough. If you're looking for advice and insights on how you can steer your
#lab
towards greater success, join us for this free webinar on September 6th from 1-2pm CT! All are welcome!
#neurorehabilitation
#AcademicTwitter
We can't wait to see you at the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Pre-Conference Workshop TODAY!
Kick off
#ASNR2024
with
@KaruneshGanguly
,
@neuroleigh
, and other experts to learn more about clinical translation of implantable BCIs and BCI therapeutics.
Don't forget to RSVP for the
#ASNR2024
pre-conference workshop on the clinical translation of implantable
#BCI
& the emerging field of BCI therapeutics! Join ASNR members
@neuroleigh
&
@KaruneshGanguly
, and other experts for a great event on April 10th.
During today's afternoon session at
#ASNR2023
, Dr. Margaret French discussed the importance of learning health systems for facilitating precision
#neurorehabilitation
, and how a learning health system can be set up within an institution. Collaborations and partnerships are key!
Post-
#stroke
fatigue is a key issue & not fully understood/addressed in
#neurorehabilitation
. In this paper, authors provide recommendations on outcome measures, new interventions & research priorities for post-stroke fatigue.
@Coralie_English
@MeadGillian
In this new blog article, we are delighted to introduce you to Jordan Acosta! Jordan is finishing her master's degree at
@csuhes
studying neural mechanisms underlying the asymmetric
#gait
common in people with
#MultipleSclerosis
.
@HealthHumanSci
@LabCsu
ASNR is dedicated to providing career development resources and valuable connections for trainees and early-career members. Visit our website to register for upcoming webinars and peruse our library of past webinars.
#phdchat
#postdoc
#neurorehabilitation
Consider applying for ASNR’s Diversity Fellowship or pass it along to someone who might be eligible to apply. Awardees receive travel support for 3 consecutive years.
Please spread the word!
This recent study using paired
#DBS
and
#TMS
shows for the first time in humans the intrinsic excitatory properties of connections between the cerebellum and motor cortex, which could be a novel therapeutic target for
#stroke
motor recovery.
#neurotwitter
In this new article, Drs. David Putrino and John Krakauer discuss the potential of technology-based approaches to reduce impairments for patients with neurological conditions.
Use this limited-time link for free access:
#neurorehabilitation
#neurotwitter
Mark your calendar for this presentation at the BC
#Stroke
Network meeting next week! Drs. Jodi Edwards and Lara Boyd will discuss the
#CanStim
platform for noninvasive stimulation, and there will be a live demonstration. DM for a Zoom link to join.
#NeuroTwitter
@UOHIResearch
Experts in transcranial magnetic stimulation & transcranial direct current stimulation identified key barriers for translating non-invasive
#BrainStimulation
& developed recommendations & a roadmap for integrating these techniques into clinical practice.
Our Professional Development Roundtable Sessions are happening now at
#ASNR2023
! Thank you to all of the facilitators for sharing your expertise and advice!
Thank you so much to everyone who could join us on the cruise last night at
#ASNR2023
! We enjoyed fantastic conversation, delicious food, and a remarkable Charleston sunset!
It's hard to predict upper limb motor recovery after
#stroke
, but accurate prediction of response to treatment could allow for more timely and targeted interventions. Experts discuss predictors and ways to advance outcome prediction models in this article.
In a recent multi-center randomized clinical trial, there were greater improvements in arm function in
#stroke
participants who completed 6 weeks of a game-based
#rehabilitation
program, compared to those who did task-based training.
#neurorehabilitation
STROKE 2018, Sydney 7-10 August 2018. Speakers: Prof Avril Drummond, Prof Janice Eng, Dr Mayank Goyal and Dr. Adrian Parry-Jones. There will be insightful session from Sue Bowden, stroke survivor. To register: .
@AustStrokeReg
.
@TheFlorey
.
@SCSMonash
Twin brothers
@jasoncarmel
and
@davidacarmel
are using their respective backgrounds in clinical
#neuroscience
and business to further
#innovation
and advocacy for people with spinal cord injury.
Learn more about their inspirational story on our blog:
In this paper, authors synthesize evidence on biological mechanisms of post-
#stroke
fatigue to create a unifying model of fatigue, including factors that pre-dispose, precipitate, & perpetuate it. The framework will help guide future research in the field.
We are excited to feature
@MaferB92
in our latest "Meet Our Members" blog post! Maria is one of our Diversity Fellows, and she received the Presidential Abstract Award at
#ASNR2023
!
Learn more about Maria and her
#research
here:
Great to hear about including qualitative research in
#neurorehabilitation
from
@CassidyBrainz
. Key take-home points: 1) Identify collaborators doing the work, 2) build a strong and well-trained team, & 3) develop standardized operating procedures. Also, promote rigor!
#ASNR2024
Identical twins David and Dr. Jason Carmel are playing a key part in innovative medical treatment for people who are paralyzed.
@TVKateSnow
brings us this story.
ASNR members are improving the lives of people with neurological disorders through advances in basic and clinical
#research
, and we are thrilled to highlight their stories and their work on our blog!
#neurorehabilitation
#neurology
#neurotwitter
Giving paper-based home exercises after
#stroke
is associated with poor compliance, poorer outcomes, and high dropout rates. In this study, an optimized, sensor-based system showed promise for significantly and safely reducing upper extremity impairment.
The International
#Stroke
Recovery and
#Rehabilitation
Roundtables (SRRR) have brought together experts to provide consensus recommendations to improve research & clinical outcomes. Learn more about the SRRR's impacts & future goals in this article in NNR.
We were thrilled to see so many of you at
#ASNR2023
! There were 275 attendees from around the world, including 107 first-time attendees! Check out our latest blog post for photos and highlights from the meeting:
#neurotwitter
#neurorehabilitation
🎉🔔WEBINAR ALERT🔔🎉
We will be hosting the 3rd installment of our Special Educational Webinar Series on
May 28, 2020 (Thursday, Noon, PST)
Research in the Time of COVID-19
Panelists: Ahlam Salameh, Sook-Lei Liew (
@NPNLatUSC
), Keith Lohse (
@keith_lohse
), and Heidi Schambra.
#ASNRehab18
controversies session is on ‘Biomarkers in Neurorehab’! What’s your take? Come along to our meeting and hear many opinions on this topic including
@MyPlasticBrain
This study examined prefrontal cortex (PFC) activity during
#gait
in adults with persisting
#concussion
symptoms. PFC activity was higher in those with concussion, & higher PFC activity was related to greater symptom severity and some gait characteristics.
Bringing the lab to the people: Dr. Sydney Schaefer describes approaches for remote assessment of cognitive-motor learning biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease and ensuring equity in recruiting
#research
participants.
#ASNR2023
#neurorehabilitation
#NeuroTwitter
Curious about precision
#neurorehabilitation
? Join us for this session at
#ASNR2023
! Our presenters will discuss research findings on biomarkers, subgroups, and other important considerations for selecting the right treatment for individual patients.
#neurotwitter
#neuroscience
In this recent randomized controlled trial, authors found that botulinum toxin type A injections into the rectus femoris muscle improved knee flexion & 6 Minute Walking Test distance in
#stroke
patients walking with a stiff knee gait.
#neurorehabilitation
Thank you to everyone who participated in our controversies session on neural reorganization today at
#ASNR2024
! It was a stimulating conversation, and we enjoyed hearing different thoughts and perspectives.
#neurorehabilitation
#neurotwitter
A new study aiming to improve our understanding of individual differences in motor recovery after
#stroke
identified a link between macrostructural neuroplasticity in the cerebellum and recovery of upper and lower limb motor function.
#neurorehabilitation
Kicking off our session on Gaze Tracking in Neurorehabilitation at
#ASNR2023
,
@TarkeshRSingh
covered fascinating findings on visual search and motor behaviors, like reaching, in people with
#stroke
.
For the final presentation of our
#ASNR2023
session focusing on
#sleep
,
@KaruneshGanguly
discusses the importance of sleep and impacts of sleep disruption for motor learning in animal models after
#stroke
.
Thank you to all who attended & participated in the
#ASNR2022
Annual Meeting! We hope you had as much fun as we did. Please provide any & all feedback on the Meeting Eval, so 2023 in Charleston, SC will be even better.
Dr. Dromerick contributed so much to ASNR, and he was dedicated to excellence in research and patient care. We encourage you to attend this Memorial Lecture presented by Dr. Savitz in his honor next Tuesday in person at
@MedStarNRH
, or send us a direct message for the Zoom link.
Already starting to think about your conference schedule for next year? Make sure to mark your calendar for April 23-25, and plan to join us in Atlanta for great conversations, exciting new research, networking, & more at
#ASNR2025
!
#neurorehabilitation
This recent trial found low frequency
#BrainStimulation
(
#rTMS
) combined with modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) to be safe, feasible, & superior to mCIMT only for improving upper limb function in kids with
#CerebralPalsy
.
@aiims_newdelhi
Scientists developed a remote version the GRASSP assessment of upper extremity function for individuals with tetraplegia, & they found it to have strong concurrent validity and inter-rater reliability.
#neurorehabilitation
#science
@AbilityLab
@KesslerFdn