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  • Author: John D. Sorkin
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Feasibility and preliminary effects of non-immersive virtual reality motor-cognitive treadmill training in older Veterans: A single-arm pilot study

Abstract:Background: Daily life involves the successful completion of dual task walking activities and is a dynamic integration of motor and cognitive skills to meet environmental …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Home-based exercise to improve functional outcomes in Veterans with a recently healed diabetic foot ulcer: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes, often resulting from peripheral neuropathy and inadvertent trauma. Poor healing is exacerbated by …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation to maximize hip abductor strength and reduce fall risk in older Veterans: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nearly half of all veterans are 65 years and older, and they have a higher prevalence of functional disabilities compared to the nonveteran population. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Mortality trends in pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 eras among oldest Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on older adults, particularly those with existing comorbidities. To inform targeted healthcare strategies for …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Ability of Caprini and Padua risk-assessment models to predict venous thromboembolism in a nationwide Veterans Affairs study

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a preventable complication of hospitalization. Risk-stratification is the cornerstone of prevention. The Caprini and Padua are …

Physical Health Peer reviewed