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The Effect of Current Low Back Pain on Volitional Preemptive Abdominal Activation During a Loaded Forward Reach Activity by Nagar, Vittal R., MD, Hooper, Troy L., PT, PhD, Dedrick, Gregory S., PT, ScD, Brismée, Jean-Michel, PT, ScD, McGalliard, Michael K., ScD, Sizer, Phillip S., PT, PhD

“…Abstract Background A volitional preemptive abdominal contraction (VPAC) supports trunk stability during functional activity. Pain-free individuals can sustain…”
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The Effects of Volitional Preemptive Abdominal Contraction on Postural Control Responses in Healthy Subjects by Nagar, Vittal R., MD, Sawyer, Steven F., PT, PhD, James, C. Roger, PhD, Brismée, Jean-Michel, PT, ScD, Hooper, Troy L., MPT, ATC, Sizer, Phillip S., PT, PhD

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of volitional preemptive abdominal contraction by using an abdominal bracing maneuver (ABM) on postural control…”
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The Effect of Distractive Function on Volitional Preemptive Abdominal Contraction During a Loaded Forward Reach in Normal Subjects by Kublawi, Marwan A., PT, ScD, FAAOMPT, Hooper, Troy L., PT, ATC, LAT, Nagar, Vittal R., MD, Wilhelm, Mark P., PT, DPT, Browne, Kevin L., PT, ScD, Brismée, Jean-Michel, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT, Sizer, Phillip S., PT, PhD, FAAOMPT

“…Abstract Background Volitional preemptive abdominal contraction (VPAC) is used to protect the spine and prevent injury. No published studies to data have…”
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Systematic review of radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency for management of cervicogenic headache by Nagar, Vittal R, Birthi, Pravardhan, Grider, Jay S, Asopa, Amit

“…Cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache that has a source in the upper cervical spine. There is a small but growing body of evidence to establish…”
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Opioid Use in Chronic Pain Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review by Nagar, Vittal R., Birthi, Pravardhan, Salles, Sara, Sloan, Paul A.

“…Abstract Objectives. To investigate the prevalence of chronic pain and opioid management among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Design. Systematic…”
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Hypogonadism associated with long-term opioid therapy: A systematic review by Birthi, Pravardhan, Nagar, Vittal R, Nickerson, Robert, Sloan, Paul A

“…Sexual dysfunction and Opioid-Induced Sexual Hormone Deficiency (OPISHD) have been associated with patients on long-term opioid pain therapy. There have been…”
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Rehabilitation Outcomes in Spinal Abscess Patients With and Without a History of Intravenous Substance Abuse by Raut, Namrata, Nagar, Vittal R, Springer, Joe E, Sawaki, Lumy, Salles, Sara S

“…OBJECTIVEThe aim of the study was to compare functional outcomes of acute inpatient rehabilitation for spinal epidural abscess patients with and without…”
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Increased Incidence of Spinal Abscess and Substance Abuse after Implementation of State Mandated Prescription Drug Legislation by Nagar, Vittal R., Springer, Joe E., Salles, Sara

“…Objectives To investigate the incidence of spinal abscess and substance abuse in a tertiary care hospital after state legislation titled “House Bill 1” (HB1)…”
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Effect of Recurrent Low Back Pain History on Volitional Pre-emptive Abdominal Activation During a Loaded Functional Reach Activity by Nagar, Vittal R, Hooper, Troy L, Dedrick, Gregory S, Brismée, Jean-Michel, Sizer, Phillip S

“…STUDY DESIGN.A 2 (group) × 2 (abdominal contraction) × 2 (reach activity) crossover mixed design with repeated measures for contraction and activity examined…”
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Implications of Bariatric Surgery on Chronic Pain and Opioid Use by Nagar, Vittal R., Birthi, Pravardhan

“…ABSTRACT Questions from patients about pain conditions, pain treatment, and responses from authors are presented to help educate patients and make them…”
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Chronic Opioid Pain Management for Chronic Kidney Disease by Nagar, Vittal R., Birthi, Pravardhan

“…ABSTRACT Questions from patients about pain conditions, pain treatment, and responses from authors are presented to help educate patients and make them…”
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Poster 45 Functional Improvement for Heart Failure Patients after Left Ventricular Assistive Device Placement in a Free Standing Rehabilitation Hospital by Nagar, Vittal R., MD, Nickerson, Robert, MD

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Poster 469 Effect of Persistent Low Back Pain on Volitional Pre-Emptive Abdominal Activation during a Loaded Functional Reach Activity by Nagar, Vittal R., MD, Hooper, Troy, PT, ATC, Dedrick, Gregory, PT, ScD, OCS, Brismee, Jean-Michel, ScD, Sizer, Phillip, PhD, PT

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Poster 254 The Effect of Recurrent Low Back Pain History on Preemptive Volitional Abdominal Activation During a Loaded Functional Reach Activity by Nagar, Vittal R., MD, Brismee, Jean-Michel, PT, ScD, Dedrick, Gregory, PT, ScD, Hooper, Troy, PT, ATC, Sizer, Phillip S., PT, PhD

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