Search Results - "D'Silva, Linda J."
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Red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid content is negatively associated with purposeful gameplay header frequencies in collegiate women soccer players: Implications for diet and brain health
Published in Nutrition and health (Berkhamsted) (01-03-2024)“…Background: Frequent soccer heading negatively affects brain health. Omega-3 fatty acids are neuroprotective against head impacts. A biomarker of omega-3…”
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Oculomotor Deficits and Symptom Severity Are Associated With Poorer Dynamic Mobility in Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Published in Frontiers in neurology (26-07-2021)“…Oculomotor deficits, vestibular impairments, and persistent symptoms are common after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI); however, the relationship between…”
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Pilot Study of Exercise Therapy on Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Published in Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) (01-08-2015)“…Objective Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes. While the beneficial effect of exercise on diabetes is well…”
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Functional Reach, Depression Scores, and Number of Medications Are Associated With Number of Falls in People With Chronic Stroke
Published in PM & R (01-08-2018)“…Background Falls are a common adverse event among people with stroke. Previous studies investigating risk of falls after stroke have relied primarily on…”
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The Impact of Diabetes on Mobility, Balance, and Recovery after Repositioning Maneuvers in Individuals with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Published in Journal of diabetes and its complications (01-06-2017)“…Abstract Aim The prevalence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is higher in people with type 2 diabetes (DM). The impact of DM on mobility,…”
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Assessing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to Improve Sleep Outcomes in Individuals With a Concussion: Protocol for a Delayed Randomized Controlled Trial
Published in JMIR research protocols (23-09-2022)“…Sleep disturbances post concussion have been associated with more frequent and severe concussion symptoms and may contribute to poorer recovery. Cognitive…”
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Retrospective data suggests that the higher prevalence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in individuals with type 2 diabetes is mediated by hypertension
Published in Journal of vestibular research (28-01-2016)“…Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) has been linked to comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension. However, the relationship between type 2 diabetes…”
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Impact of Diabetic Complications on Balance and Falls: Contribution of the Vestibular System
Published in Physical therapy (01-03-2016)“…Diabetes causes many complications, including retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy, which are well understood as contributing to gait instability and falls. A…”
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Safety of aerobic exercise in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: single-group clinical trial
Published in Physical therapy (01-02-2015)“…Exercise is recommended for people with diabetes, but little is known about exercise in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The primary purpose…”
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Use of the knowledge to action model improved physical therapist adherence to a common clinical practice guideline across multiple settings: a multisite case series
Published in BMC health services research (01-12-2022)“…When a new guideline is published there is a need to understand how its recommendations can best be implemented in real-world practice. Yet, guidelines are…”
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Postural sway in individuals with type 2 diabetes and concurrent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Published in International journal of neuroscience (02-12-2017)“…Background and purpose: diabetes has been shown to affect the peripheral vestibular end organs and is associated with an increase in the frequency of benign…”
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A gaming app developed for vestibular rehabilitation improves the accuracy of performance and engagement with exercises
Published in Frontiers in medicine (24-11-2023)“…Vestibular hypofunction is associated with dizziness, imbalance, and blurred vision with head movement. Vestibular rehabilitation is the gold standard…”
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Otolith Dysfunction in Persons With Both Diabetes and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Published in Otology & neurotology (01-03-2017)“…OBJECTIVE:Vestibular dysfunction is a well-recognized complication of type 2 diabetes (DM) that may contribute to increased fall risk. The prevalence of benign…”
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Understanding Behavior Change in Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation: A Qualitative Study
Published in Journal of neurologic physical therapy (15-10-2024)Get full text
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Taking Action to Promote Diversity and Inclusion: One Program's Efforts Through Pathway Opportunities, Holistic Admissions, and Curricular Changes
Published in Journal of allied health (2024)“…Concerted, effective, and sustainable change in healthcare education programs is a critical step towards creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable…”
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