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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for skeletal muscle function by Doucet, Barbara M, Lam, Amy, Griffin, Lisa

“…Lack of neural innervation due to neurological damage renders muscle unable to produce force. Use of electrical stimulation is a medium in which investigators…”
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Effects of a dynamic progressive orthotic intervention for chronic hemiplegia: A case series by Doucet, Barbara M., OTR, PhD, Mettler, Joni A., PhD, ATC

“…Abstract Study design Case series design on a single subgroup of participants. Introduction Management of hypertonicity and resistance to passive movement…”
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Variable stimulation patterns in younger and older thenar muscle by Doucet, Barbara M, Griffin, Lisa

“…Abstract Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is typically used with older adults receiving rehabilitation therapies, but little is known about the…”
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Occupational Therapy to Improve Activities of Daily Living of People With Parkinson's Disease by Doucet, Barbara M, Franc, Ingrid

“…Evidence Connection articles are offered by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Program to inform and assist occupational…”
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Variable stimulation patterns for poststroke hemiplegia by Doucet, Barbara M., Griffin, Lisa

“…Neuromuscular electrical stimulation can improve motor function in those affected by paralysis, but its use is limited by a high rate of muscular fatigue…”
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High-Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Increases Anabolic Signaling by METTLER, JONI A, MAGEE, DILLON M, DOUCET, BARBARA M

“…PURPOSENeuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is commonly used in rehabilitation settings to increase muscle mass and strength. However, the effects of…”
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Low-frequency electrical stimulation with variable intensity preserves torque by Mettler, Joni A., Magee, Dillon M., Doucet, Barbara M.

“…The neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) parameters that optimally modulate torque output during prolonged stimulation protocols are not…”
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Quantifying function: status critical by Doucet, Barbara M

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Five years later: achieving professional effectiveness to move neurorehabilitation forward by Doucet, Barbara M

“…The AOTA Centennial Vision outlined in 2007 challenged the occupational therapy profession to become a "powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and…”
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Survivors of Sex Trafficking: Occupation-Based Intervention for Executive Functioning by Mangum, Shannon W., Doucet, Barbara M., Blanchard, Mark, Alig, Kelly

“…Persons traumatized through sex trafficking can demonstrate executive function (EF) deficits. We explored whether occupation-based (OB) interventions used with…”
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Neurorehabilitation: are we doing all that we can? by Doucet, Barbara M

“…Occupational therapists have many intervention tools available for working with clients having a neurological injury; however, some of the most innovative and…”
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High-Versus Low-Frequency Stimulation Effects on Fine Motor Control in Chronic Hemiplegia: A Pilot Study by Doucet, Barbara M., Griffin, Lisa

“…Background: The optimal parameters of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for recovery of hand function after stroke are not known. This clinical pilot…”
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Quantifying function: the rest of the measurement story by Doucet, Barbara M, Gutman, Sharon A

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Force Irregularity Following Maximal Effort: The After-Peak Reduction by Doucet, Barbara M., Mettler, Joni A., Griffin, Lisa, Spirduso, Waneen

“…Irregularities in force output are present throughout human movement and can impair task performance. We investigated the presence of a large force…”
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Anabolic Signaling in Patients with Stroke by Mettler, Joni A., Bennett, Sydney M., Doucet, Barbara M., Magee, Dillon M.

“…Stroke results in limited ability to produce voluntary muscle contraction and movement on one side of the body, leading to further muscle wasting and weakness…”
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Maximal versus submaximal intensity stimulation with variable patterns by Doucet, Barbara M., Griffin, Lisa

“…It is essential to determine optimal parameters of stimulation to maintain muscle force during neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Protocols that…”
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The free post-stroke clinic: a successful teaching and learning model by Doucet, Barbara M, Seale, Jill

“…Healthcare students are often challenged in understanding the complexities associated with the diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA, stroke). Due to the…”
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Sildenafil Increases Muscle Protein Synthesis and Reduces Muscle Fatigue by Sheffield‐Moore, Melinda, Wiktorowicz, John E., Soman, Kizhake V., Danesi, Christopher P., Kinsky, Michael P., Dillon, Edgar L., Randolph, Kathleen M., Casperson, Shannon L., Gore, Dennis C., Horstman, Astrid M., Lynch, James P., Doucet, Barbara M., Mettler, Joni A., Ryder, Jeffrey W., Ploutz‐Snyder, Lori L., Hsu, Jean W., Jahoor, Farook, Jennings, Kristofer, White, Gregory R., McCammon, Susan D., Durham, William J.

“…Reductions in skeletal muscle function occur during the course of healthy aging as well as with bed rest or diverse diseases such as cancer, muscular…”
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Effects Of A 4-week Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Treatment On Skeletal Muscle Endurance In Older Adults: 2090 by Mendoza, Monica A., Ramirez, Kyndall P., Jiwan, Nigel C., Kipp, Lindsay E., Doucet, Barbara M., Mettler, Joni A.

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Effects Of A 4-week Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Treatment On Skeletal Muscle Endurance In Older Adults: 2090 by Mendoza, Monica A., Ramirez, Kyndall P., Jiwan, Nigel C., Kipp, Lindsay E., Doucet, Barbara M., Mettler, Joni A.

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