Investigating optimal strategies for the prevention
and treatment of musculoskeletal problems
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Physiatry Research
The Physiatry Department is continuously exploring ways to improve established treatments and to research the safe and effective adoption of novel techniques. Our ultimate goal is to identify the ideal treatment paradigm for our patients.
50+
Studies managed
in 2022
in 2022
35+
Articles/chapters published
in 2022
in 2022
Main Focus Areas of Research
Predictive Modeling/Diagnostics
- Risk factors
- Clinical/imaging findings
- Diagnostic testing
Interventions
- Procedures
- Rehabilitation
- Injury prevention
Outcomes
- Patient-reported outcome measures
- Return to sport/activity/work
- Functional outcome measure
Many of our studies encompass more than one focus area of research and range from basic science to translation human to clinical trials. They are conducted in collaboration with intramural and extramural researchers in radiology, orthopedics, neurology, primary care sports medicine, laboratory/pathology/chemistry, and physical therapy.
Learn more about our currently active studies.
Physiatrist Researchers
Dena Barsoum, MD
Physiatry, Spine
Westchester, Paramus
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Ellen Casey, MD
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Upper East Side
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Jesse N. Charnoff, MD
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Uniondale, Upper East Side
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Paul M. Cooke, MD
Physiatry, Spine
Upper East Side
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Andrew Paul Creighton, DO
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Hudson Yards, West Side, Midtown
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George Cyril, MD, FAAPMR
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Upper East Side
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Kathleen L. Davenport, MD
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
West Palm Beach
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Jonathan S. Kirschner, MD, RMSK
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Upper East Side, Hudson Yards
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Carlo Milani, MD, MBA
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Midtown, Westport
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Peter J. Moley, MD
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine, Hip Preservation
Upper East Side
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Heidi Prather, DO
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Hip Preservation
Upper East Side, Midtown
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Joel M. Press, MD
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Upper East Side, Midtown
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Vijay B. Vad, MD
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Upper East Side
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James F. Wyss, MD, PT
Physiatry, Sports Medicine, Spine
Upper East Side, Uniondale
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Research Staff
- Jennifer Cheng, PhD
- Olivia Leupold, BA
- Erin Nicholas, BA
- Olivia Rau, BA
Students and trainees who are interested in volunteering in research for our department may contact physiatryresearch@hss.edu.
Recent Publications
- Dave U, Shetty T, Emami K, Jivanelli B, Cheng J, Ling D. A systematic review and meta-analysis of sex-based differences in recurrent concussion incidence across sports. J Womens Sports Med. 2022 Dec.
- Hunt D, Prather H, Park P, Hong B, Brady B, Downs D, Cheng A. Interpretation of PROMIS depression and anxiety measures compared to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria in musculoskeletal patients. Accepted for publication in JBJS Open Access on Dec 1, 2022.
- Madrazo-Ibarra A, Kolin DA, Hunter T, Ogyaadu JA, Duah HO, Tutu HO, Bandoh A, Nutsuklo P, Boachie-Adjei K, Carroll K, Vad A, Zhao E, Vad VB. Carboplasty, a minimally invasive procedure for knee osteoarthritis: surgical technique and clinical evidence. Tech Orthop. 2022 Nov 28.
- Lutz GE. Intradiscal leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma for degenerative disc disease. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 Oct 18.
- Cheng A, Snider E, Prather H, Dougherty N, Wilcher-Roberts M, Hunt D. Provider-perceived value of interprofessional team meetings as a core element of a lifestyle medicine program: a mixed-methods analysis of one center’s experience. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2022 Oct 25.
- Vad VB, Madrazo-Ibarra A, Estrin D, Pollak JP, Carroll KM, Vojta D, Vad A, Trapness C. Back Rx, a personalized mobile phone application for discogenic chronic low back pain: a prospective pilot study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Oct;23(1):923.
- Patel TS, Faustin Marcia, Katz NB, Kruse DW, Tilley D, Laird J, Casey E. Monitoring Training Load in Artistic Gymnastics: Benefits, Challenges, and Future Directions. BJSM Blog. 2022 Sep 30.
- Tang C, Sookochoff M, Rhea L, Carrier J, Prather H, Guan L. An audit of structure-based medical acupuncture by a single provider in patients with musculoskeletal pain using PROMIS scores as the outcome. Acupunct Med. 2022 Sep 13.
- Sanguino R, Cheng J, Wyss J. Tropical Achilles tendinopathy: sea urchin spine injury. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2022 Jul-Aug;112(4):21-007.
- Milani C, Vyas K, Malik G. Evidence-based diagnosis and treatments of posterior tibialis tendinopathy. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep. 2022 Aug 12.
- Creighton A, Cheng J, Press J. Upper body injuries in golfers. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2022 Aug 5.
- Casey E, Bonanno J, Cheng J, Abutalib Z, Kranz K, Kruse D, Thomas C, Faustin M. Return to sport in elite gymnastics: unprecedented training interruptions provide lessons for the future. PM&R. 2022 Aug 2.
- Goldsmith C, Cheng J, Halpert J, Moley P. Long-term outcomes following non-operative treatment of pre-arthritic or extra-articular hip pain in women. Women’s Health Reports. 2022 Aug;3(1).
- Goldsmith C, Cheng J, Mintz D, Moley P. Correlation of femoral version measurements between computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging studies in patients presenting with a femoroacetabular impingement-related complaint. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2022 Jul 27.
- Bonanno J, Cheng J, Tilley D, Abutalib Z, Casey E. Factors associated with Achilles tendon rupture in women’s collegiate gymnastics. Sports Health. 2022 May-Jun;14(3):358-368.
- Sanguino R, Sood V, Santiago K, Cheng J, Casey E, Mintz D, Wyss J. Prevalence of rapidly progressive osteoarthritis of the hip following intra-articular steroid injections. PM&R. 2022 May 20.
- Cheng AL, Carbonell KV, Prather H, Hong BA, Downs DL, Metzler JP, Hunt DM. Unique characteristics of patients who choose an intensive lifestyle medicine program to address chronic musculoskeletal pain. PM&R. 2022 May 14.
- Charnoff J, Rothman R, Andres Bergos J, Rodeo S, Casey E, Cheng J. Variability in patient-incurred costs and protocols of regenerative medicine procedures for musculoskeletal conditions in the United States. HSS J. 2022 Jul 2.
Recent Abstracts Accepted or Presented at Conferences
- Prather H, Cheng A, Dwivedi M, Hong B, Taverna-Trani A, Hunt D. Building a lifestyle medicine program to address painful musculoskeletal conditions. Presented at ACLM 2022.
- Cheng J, Casey E, Cheng A, Leupold O, Rau O, Prather H. Prevalence of lifestyle-related comorbidities and patient-reported physical and mental health in low back pain patients. Presented at ACLM 2022.
- Cheng A, Brady B, Prather H, Downs D, Hong B, Hunt D. PROMIS mental health screening in lifestyle medicine. Presented at ACLM 2022.
- Hunt D, Cheng A, Snider E, Prather H, Jacobsen H. Provider-perceived value of interprofessional team meetings. Presented at ACLM 2022.
- Cheng J, Casey E, Cheng A, Leupold O, Rau O, Prather H. Prevalence of lifestyle-related comorbidities and patient-reported physical and mental health in low back pain patients. Presented at NYP Rehabilitation Research Day 2022.
- Vyas K, Leupold O, Cheng J, Quirolgico K. Patient outcomes on treatment of Achilles tendinopathy with extracorporeal shockwave therapy: a retrospective study. Presented at NYP Rehabilitation Research Day 2022.
- Charnoff J, Rothman R, Andres Bergos J, Rodeo S, Casey E, Cheng J. Variability in patient-incurred costs and protocols of regenerative medicine procedures for musculoskeletal conditions in the United States. Presented at NYP Rehabilitation Research Day 2022.
- Tsai J, Cheng J, Barcavage C, Wyss J. A case of bilateral rapidly progressive osteoarthritis of the hip. Presented at NYP Rehabilitation Research Day 2022.
- Vyas K, Quirolgico K. Patient outcomes on treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy with extracorporeal shockwave therapy: a retrospective study. Presented at AOFAS Annual Meeting 2022.
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