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Colin Franz MD, PhD
Physician-Scientist
Board Certifications: Neuromuscular Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Physiatry
Gaps in research and services persist for Americans with disabilities as they age
It is important to consider the social determinants of health when assessing the best ways for all seniors to remain in their communities as they age.
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Gaps in research and services persist for Americans with disabilities as they age
Experts have identified several needs for older adults with and without disabilities that would enable them to thrive in their communities.
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Error-enhanced Learning & Recovery in 2 & 3 Dimensions
a NIH funded grant (James Patton, PI) investigating differences in outcomes using models that describe how a person responds to error during practice, so we can prescribe the best therapeutic training. ?
Research Project
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A Neural Interface for Artificial Limbs
During TMSKR nerves in an amputee’s residual arm are transferred to target muscles that no longer perform a useful function because of the amputation.
Research Project
Freezing of Gait Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Balance – Non-vestibularFunctional Mobility
Gait
Life Participation
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Glasgow Outcome Scale - Extended
Area of Assessment
CommunicationActivities of Daily Living
Life Participation
Social Relationships
Occupational Performance
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Stroke Impact Scale
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCognition
Communication
Depression
Functional Mobility
Gait
General Health
Life Participation
Quality of Life
Social Relationships
Social Support
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
6 Minute Walk Test
Area of Assessment
Aerobic CapacityGait
Life Participation
Functional Mobility
Time
minutes , Participants: 6 minutes (plus 10 minutes seated immediately prior to test if needed)Clinicians: 10 minutes (6-minutes test administration time and an estimated 4 added minutes for set up and break-down of the test materials and environment.
Assessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure