Kim Carter

Assistant Professor at UTHSC Dept of PT, NCS, wife, mother of 2 wonderful kids

[JNPT @JNPT]

Effects of High-Intensity Resistance Training on Strength, Mobility, Balance, and Fatigue in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/CgOqPInnKh

[Wayne Chan @WaynelsChan]

Cognitive training or cognitive-motor training improve physical performances, including postural control, walking and upper and lower extremities function, in older adults and those with neurological impairments. #CognitiveMotor #gerotwitter
https://t.co/Um3vQ0Y4FJ

[Muscular Dystrophy Association @MDAorg]

Join us for #MDA Virtual Learning Series: Limb Girdle #MuscularDystrophy (#LGMD). This new disease-specific virtual learning event will take place over 5 weeks, starting on Wednesday, 4/19 at 6:00pm ET for updates, information & resources specific to LGMD: https://t.co/fuuNUF4DXH

[Neurorehabilitation and Recovery Group @NeuroRehabSci]

Excited to announce that the updated somatosensory assessment - the Tactile Discrimination Test - now published by @YvonneMakYuen1 , and open access! Please retweet so that therapists can access it. https://t.co/9zEPanHYGY @LianaCahill @TheFlorey @LTUresearchers @StVincentsMelb

[JNPT @JNPT]

JUST ACCEPTED: “Essential Competencies in Entry-Level Neurologic Physical Therapist Education” https://t.co/vUcMBBMt0V

[APTA_Geriatrics @APTA_Geriatrics]

March 21 - The APTA Geriatrics Journal Club will discuss "Effects of a 16-week Multimodal Exercise Program on Physical Performance in Individuals with Dementia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial" It's a free, facilitated webinar-based discussion.

https://t.co/gP2NMJH2vi

[Canpolat @pt_neuro]

Exercise dosage to facilitate the recovery of balance, walking, and quality of life after stroke - 2023 @peterfeys_ @LTriccas @hansen_phd 👏👏👏
https://t.co/tuJmCEWSuV

[Deborah Jehu, PhD @DeborahJehu]

📢Our #systematicreview found inconclusive evidence on the effect of #exercise on #falls or #fallinjuries in #dementia. Identifying efficacious & cost-effective exercise strategies are a public health priority. @DrJenniferCDav1 @UBC_CogMobLab @journal_ad
https://t.co/CrwKZyG4ob

[Canpolat @pt_neuro]

Efficacy of mirror therapy on lower limb motor recovery, balance and gait in subacute and chronic stroke: A systematic review - 2023

https://t.co/BreWC677nF

[APTA_Geriatrics @APTA_Geriatrics]

Prescription antidepressants are to be avoided in older adults due to high risk of high anticholinergic, sedating, and orthostatic hypotension effects.
“Depression and Falls Risk: A Double-Edged Sword in Individuals at Risk for Falls”-Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT
https://t.co/WkzPegGvNu

[Canpolat @pt_neuro]

The Magnificent Five:

1. Recovery of upper limb function https://t.co/gRkc0AQe5W
2. Recovery of standing https://t.co/SiK3E5jtpW
3. Recovery of walking https://t.co/FpyRaVmJ5Y
4. TRAIN https://t.co/KV0DZtRgdR
5. StrokeEd Lecture Recordings https://t.co/kSo15UbDgw

[APTA_Geriatrics @APTA_Geriatrics]

Liu, L., et al. (2022). "Tackling Dementia: A Systematic Review of Interventions Based on Physical Activity." Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy 45(4): E169-E180 https://t.co/yGz3iVAxRX

[Chelsea E Macpherson, PhD, PT, DPT, NCS @ChelseaMacDPT]

Great tips for ready implementation 👌🏻

[Kim Carter @KcarterPTUTHSC]

@dr_kiphut

[APTA_Geriatrics @APTA_Geriatrics]

DANCE! Greater cognitive benefits were gained in older adults with MCI who completed a choreographic PT intervention 2x per week x60 minutes. Read the full article: https://t.co/TUJ9Acj28s

[JNPT @JNPT]

JUST ACCEPTED: “Muscle strength and power in people with Parkinson disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis” https://t.co/Lg0dsm4sCH

[APTAAcademyofNeuroPT @APTANeuroPT]

Check out the #ANPTResearch study by Dr. Alkis Hadjiosif and Dr. Meret Branscheidt etal in the Journal of Neurophysiology which found that abnormal motor synergies and dexterity during reaching seem to not follow the same recovery trajectory. https://t.co/HPc8etD07L #APTANeuroPT

[JNPT @JNPT]

Potential Contributions of Training Intensity on Locomotor Performance in Individuals With Chronic Stroke https://t.co/BMLtgIyVuY

[UTHSC Physical Therapy @UTHSC_PT]

You're invited! 👋 Join the @uthsc Department of Physical Therapy for a meet and greet on August 5 at 3:00 pm! Learn more about our program and meet faculty and students. Register today: https://t.co/zl88cmBfNt #pt

[UTHSC Physical Therapy @UTHSC_PT]

Congrats to @uthsc #PT instructors Kyle Huffman, PT, DPT, MS, and Carlos Clardy, PT, DPT, MBA on recently passing the Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS) examination of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties!