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M. Mehdi Mirbagheri, PhD

  • Research Assistant Professor, PM&R, Feinberg School of Medicine, NU
  • Research Scientist, SMPP, RIC

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Research Interests

M. Mehdi Mirbagheri, PhD is currently researching characterization of neuromuscular properties of upper and lower extremities in normal and spastic subjects; Diagnosis and treatment of spasticity; Relationship between abnormal neuromuscular properties and impaired voluntary movement; Understanding the mechanisms underlying disability; Quantifying the effects of therapeutic intervention on abnormal neuromuscular properties; Restoration of neuromuscular function in stroke and spinal cord injured subjects..

Awards & Recognition

2008 Craig Nielsen Foundation Award, USA
2007 Special session organizer, 10th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)
2007 Session Chair at the 10th International Conference of ICORR07
2005 Grant Review: ZonMw from the Netherlands
2005 Falk Award, Chicago, IL
2004 Session Chair at the international conference of IASTED BioMechanics 2004
2003 American Heart Association (AHA) Award, USA
2003 National Science Foundation (NSF) Award, USA
2003 National Institute of Health (NIH) Award, USA
2003 Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) Award, USA
2003 Falk Medical Research Trust Award, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
2002 Sarah Baskin Award for Excellence in Research, Rehabilitrion Institute of Chicago

Recent Publications & Presentations

Mirbagheri M.M., Von dem Hagen (2008). Persistent effects of voluntary and reflex activation on the stretch reflex in human subjects. J Neurophysiology (In preparation)

Mirbagheri, M.M. and Rymer W.Z. (2008). The effects of perturbation properties on the joint mechanical properties in normal and spastic subjects. J Neurophysiology (to be submitted)

Mirbagheri, M.M., Kearney R.E., Rymer W.Z. (2008). Quantitative, objective measurement of intrinsic and reflex dynamic stiffness: intra-subject reliability and inter-subject variability. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng (To be submitted)

Mirbagheri, M.M., Kearney R.E., Rymer W.Z. (2008) Reflex stiffness dynamics: modeling and mechanisms. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng, (to be submitted soon).

Mirbagheri, M.M., Tsao, C., and Rymer W.Z. (2008). The effects of monoaminergic agents on reflex mechanical properties, J Neurology, in review.

Mirbagheri, M.M. and Rymer W.Z. (2008). Prediction of neuromuscular recovery after stroke using Fugl-Meyer scores at 1 month. Str oke, in review.

Mirbagheri, M. M. and Rymer W. Z. (2008). Natural history of neuromuscular properties after stroke: a longitudinal study, J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, in press.

Alibiglou, L., Mirbagheri, M.M., Harvey, r., and Rymer W.Z. (2008). Relation between ashworth scores and mechanical measurements associated with spasticity following stroke. J Neuroeng Rehabil, 5(18): 1-14.

Mirbagheri, M.M. and Rymer W.Z. (2008). Time-course of changes in arm impairment after stroke: Variables predicting motor recovery over 12 months. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 89:1507-1513.

Mirbagheri, M. M., L. Alibiglou, M. Thajchayapong, and Rymer W.Z. (2008). Muscle and reflex changes with joint angle in Hempiparetic stroke. J Neuroeng Rehabil, 5(6): 1-11.

Mirbagheri, M.M., Tsao, C., and Rymer W.Z. (2008). Changes of elbow kinematics and kinetics during one year after stroke. Muscle and Nerve, 27(3): 387-395.

C. Tsao and M.M. Mirbagheri (2007). Upper limb impairments associated with spasticity in neurological disorders, J Neuroeng Rehabil, 4(45): 1-14.

Mirbagheri, M.M., Settle K., Harvey, R., and Rymer W.Z. (2007). Neuromuscular abnormalities associated with spasticity of upper extremity muscles in hemiparetic stroke. J Neurophys, 98:629-37.

Research Studies

Education & Training

Education

McGill University, Montreal
Ph.D.
Sharif University, Tehran
M.Sc.
Amirkabir University, Tehran
B.Sc.

Fellowships

Northwestern University, Chicago
Post Doctoral Fellow

Curriculum Vitae

View curriculum vitae online.

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