Search Results - "Balantrapu, Swathi"

Mobility, balance and falls in persons with multiple sclerosis by Sosnoff, Jacob J, Socie, Michael J, Boes, Morgan K, Sandroff, Brian M, Pula, John H, Suh, Yoojin, Weikert, Madeline, Balantrapu, Swathi, Morrison, Steven, Motl, Robert W

“…There is a lack of information concerning the relation between objective measures of gait and balance and fall history in persons with MS (PwMS). This…”
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Accuracy of StepWatch™ and ActiGraph accelerometers for measuring steps taken among persons with multiple sclerosis by Sandroff, Brian M, Motl, Robert W, Pilutti, Lara A, Learmonth, Yvonne C, Ensari, Ipek, Dlugonski, Deirdre, Klaren, Rachel E, Balantrapu, Swathi, Riskin, Barry J

“…There has been increased interest in the objective monitoring of free-living walking behavior using accelerometers in clinical research involving persons with…”
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Steps Per Day Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Variation by Demographic, Clinical, and Device Characteristics by Dlugonski, Deirdre, BSc, Pilutti, Lara A., PhD, Sandroff, Brian M., MS, Suh, Yoojin, MS, Balantrapu, Swathi, BSc, Motl, Robert W., PhD

“…Abstract Objectives To identify steps per day in a large sample of persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to describe variation by demographic and clinical…”
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Cognitive Processing Speed Is Related to Fall Frequency in Older Adults With Multiple Sclerosis by Sosnoff, Jacob J., PhD, Balantrapu, Swathi, BS, Pilutti, Lara A., PhD, Sandroff, Brian M., MS, Morrison, Steven, PhD, Motl, Robert W., PhD

“…Abstract Objective To examine mobility, balance, fall risk, and cognition in older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) as a function of fall frequency. Design…”
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Evidence for the different physiological significance of the 6- and 2-minute walk tests in multiple sclerosis by Motl, Robert W, Suh, Yoojin, Balantrapu, Swathi, Sandroff, Brian M, Sosnoff, Jacob J, Pula, John, Goldman, Myla D, Fernhall, Bo

“…Researchers have recently advocated for the 2-minute walk (2MW) as an alternative for the 6-minute walk (6MW) to assess long distance ambulation in persons…”
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Leg Spasticity and Ambulation in Multiple Sclerosis by Sandroff, Brian M., Pula, John H., Sosnoff, Jacob J., Balantrapu, Swathi, Motl, Robert W.

“…Background. Spasticity of the legs is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), but there has been limited research examining its association with ambulatory…”
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Integrity of the Anterior Visual Pathway and Its Association with Ambulatory Performance in Multiple Sclerosis by Balantrapu, Swathi, Sandroff, Brian M., Pula, John H., Motl, Robert W.

“…Background. Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT) and total macular volume (TMV) represent markers of neuroaxonal degeneration within the anterior visual…”
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Evaluation Of Physical Function Using Self-reported Vs Objective Measures In Older Adults Receiving Hemodialysis: 2302 by Balantrapu, Swathi, Bryan, Rachel, Alfaro, Ana Jessica, Myers, Jonathan, Liu, Christine K.

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FRAILTY AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: RESULTS FROM A DIVERSE SAMPLE OF OLDER PERSONS RECEIVING HEMODIALYSIS by Alfaro, Ana, Bryan, Rachel, Balantrapu, Swathi, Liu, Christine

“…Persons who are receiving hemodialysis are at high risk for frailty and cognitive impairment. However, little is known about the overlap of these conditions in…”
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Social Cognitive Variables as Correlates of Physical Activity in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: Findings from a Longitudinal, Observational Study by Suh, Yoojin, Weikert, Madeline, Dlugonski, Deirdre, Balantrapu, Swathi, Motl, Robert W.

“…There is a lack of data regarding the associations among changes in social cognitive variables and physical activity over time in persons with multiple…”
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Fatigue, depression, and physical activity in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: Results from a prospective, 18-month study by Motl, Robert W, Suh, Yoojin, Weikert, Madeline, Dlugonski, Deirdre, Balantrapu, Swathi, Sandroff, Brian

“…Abstract Background Fatigue, depression, and physical inactivity are common in multiple sclerosis (MS), but there is limited information on the bi-directional…”
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Rationale and design of a randomized controlled, clinical trial investigating a comprehensive exercise stimulus for improving mobility disability outcomes in persons with multiple sclerosis by Motl, Robert W, Pilutti, Lara A, Sandroff, Brian M, Klaren, Rachel, Balantrapu, Swathi, McAuley, Edward, Sosnoff, Jacob J, Fernhall, Bo

“…Abstract This randomized controlled trial (RCT) examines the effect of a comprehensive exercise training stimulus on physiological function and mobility…”
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Most common types of physical activity self-selected by people with multiple sclerosis by Weikert, Madeline, Dlugonski, Deirdre, Balantrapu, Swathi, Motl, Robert W

“…The promotion of physical activity for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) would benefit from information about the common types of physical activity…”
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Perceived Impact of Spasticity Is Associated with Spatial and Temporal Parameters of Gait in Multiple Sclerosis by Balantrapu, Swathi, Sandroff, Brian M., Sosnoff, Jacob J., Motl, Robert W.

“…Background. Spasticity is prevalent and disabling in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the development of the Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity Scale-88…”
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