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Researchers and Clinicians

APReCIAT Lab

The APReCIAT lab currently has 3 primary lines of inquiry

  1. Non-invasive brain stimulation for chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.
  2. Improving understanding of central pain mechanisms in painful diabetic neuropathy.
  3. Equity, diversity, and community engagement in pain research.

Below are links to our recent publications and ongoing projects

Recent Abstracts

  1. Wong M, Bolanos J, Hosein P, Widerstrom-Noga E, Penedo F, Tovin M, Hernandez C, Lelis A, McTeague L. Engaging Patients to Develop Research for CIPN: A Survey on Patient Interest in Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Rehabilitation Oncology. (presented at CSM 2/2024)
  2. Wong M, Gonzalez G, Hernandez C, Tazawa E, Bolanos J, Vega P, Gonzalez J, Ruetenik B, Glick S, Glynn T, Vitolo C, Price C, Miller C.  Does the Butterfly Test Enhance Current Diagnostic Criteria for Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. (presented at CSM 2/2024)
  3. Miller C, Wong M.  Evolution of Physical Therapists’ Clinical Reasoning during Novel Assessment Tool Integration: A Qualitative Study. Research. (presented at CSM 2/2024)
  4. Miller C, Hernandez C, Gonzalez G, Wong M.  Patient Experience with Integration of a Novel Cervical Control Assessment Tool: A Qualitative Study.  Research (presented at CSM 2/2024)
  5. Gonzalez J, Vendrame F, Hernandez C, Wong M.  Implementation of the American Diabetes Association Exercise Guidelines in a University-based Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic.  Ortho resident. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. (presented at CSM 2/2024)
  6. Gonzalez J, Gempel S, Vendrame F, Wong M.  Gimme the Juice: Making Big Decisions Using Small Gas Particles: A Case Report. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. (presented at CSM 2/2024)
  7. Ruetenik B, Wong M.  Blood Flow Restriction Plus Exercise to Promote Hypoalgesia in a Patient with CRPS. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. (presented at CSM 2/2024)
  8. Mas N, Lelis A, Bolanos J, Glynn T, Wong M. (2023). Functional Impact of Telehealth Physical Therapy Services on Patients Post Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. (1st ed., vol. 41, issue 2, pp. 116). Rehabilitation Oncology.
  9. Panushka M, Wood A, Wong ML. (2023). The Role of the Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Postpartum Return to Sport. (1st ed., vol. 53, pp. CSM 118). Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.
  10. Bloyer M, Wong M, Drevyn E, Palermo A, Bell G, Rodriguez C, Page K, Vesotsky A, Burke N, Abiodun J. (2023).  Puzzle Pieces Mentoring for Diversity: A Path to Help Future Pts Find the Right Fit!
  11. Milian E, Smith B, Hartley G, Wong M, Ravelo D. (2023). The Current State of Anatomy Education in United States Physical Therapy Schools and Future Implications.