Sharareh Sharififar, PhD, PT
Assistant Scientist
Department:
MD-PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB
Business Phone:
(352) 627-7671
Business Email:
sharareh75@ufl.edu
About Sharareh Sharififar
I am passionate about helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized rehabilitation. Witnessing the transformative impact of tailored therapies inspired me to specialize in this field, where I focus on advancing evidence-based practices and innovative treatment techniques.
My approach centers on understanding each patient’s unique needs and goals, allowing me to create customized rehabilitation plans that promote optimal functional outcomes. I am also dedicated to gait analysis, neurorehabilitation and biomechanics research, exploring how emerging technologies — such as AI, virtual reality and biofeedback — can enhance recovery.
Beyond my clinical work, I enjoy gardening and outdoor activities, which provide balance and inspiration in my practice. I strive to foster a supportive, collaborative environment that empowers patients and enhances interdisciplinary teamwork.
Accomplishments
PhD
2016
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University of Florida
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
2012-2014
PHT6322C Pediatric Phys Thera
2014
PHT6702C Prostetics/Orthotics
2014
PHT6608 Evidence Base Pract 2
2013-2014
PHT6168C Neurosci Phys Therapy
2013-2014
PHT6762C Neurorehabilitation 2
2011-2013
PHT6206C Basic Clinic Skills 1
2011,2013
PHT6218C Therap Modalty Interv
2011-2012
PHT6761C Neurorehabilitation 1
2012
PHT6186C Motor/Therap Exerc 1
2011
PHT6935C Seminar
2024
GMS5905 Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
Board Certifications
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PTFSBPT
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Physical Therapy
Research Profile
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
0000-0002-5067-9846
Publications
Academic Articles
2024
Accuracy of self-reported foot strike pattern detection among endurance runners.
Frontiers in sports and active living.
6
[DOI] 10.3389/fspor.2024.1491486.
[PMID] 39722742.
2024
Pilot Study on Therapeutic Horticulture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Mixed Methods Study.
Alternative therapies in health and medicine.
30(4):10-17
[PMID] 38702158.
2024
The impact of body mass index on rehabilitation outcomes after lower limb amputation
PM&R.
[DOI] 10.1002/pmrj.13292.
2023
Acute and chronic cardiovascular responses to concentric and eccentric exercise in older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation.
15(1)
[DOI] 10.1186/s13102-023-00708-1.
[PMID] 37528468.
2023
Telerehabilitation service impact on physical function and adherence compared to face-to-face rehabilitation in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation.
15(12):1654-1672
[DOI] 10.1002/pmrj.12988.
[PMID] 37139741.
2022
Anxiety state impact on recovery of runners with lower extremity injuries.
PloS one.
17(12)
[DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0278444.
[PMID] 36454920.
2022
Gait parameters, functional performance and physical activity in active and inactive Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Gait & posture.
98:226-232
[DOI] 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.09.080.
[PMID] 36191581.
2022
The relationships of kinesiophobia and physical function and physical activity level in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Pediatric rheumatology online journal.
20(1)
[DOI] 10.1186/s12969-022-00734-2.
[PMID] 36050703.
2020
Can an Integrative Care Approach Improve Physical Function Trajectories after Orthopaedic Trauma? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research.
478(4):792-804
[DOI] 10.1097/CORR.0000000000001140.
[PMID] 32032087.
2020
How soon can we identify at-risk patients: examining initial depressive symptomology and opioid use in musculoskeletal trauma survivors?
Injury.
51(7):1543-1547
[DOI] 10.1016/j.injury.2020.04.051.
[PMID] 32430191.
2018
Adding electrical stimulation during standard rehabilitation after stroke to improve motor function. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Annals of physical and rehabilitation medicine.
61(5):339-344
[DOI] 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.06.005.
[PMID] 29958963.
2018
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Outcome Measures and Mental Health in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients During Early Recovery
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
32(9):467-473
[DOI] 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001245.
[PMID] 30130305.
2018
Pre-injury depression and anxiety in patients with orthopedic trauma and their treatment.
Injury.
49(6):1079-1084
[DOI] 10.1016/j.injury.2018.03.024.
[PMID] 29636184.
2016
Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Model of Stroke in Rodents: A Step-by-Step Approach.
Journal of vascular and interventional neurology.
8(5):1-8
[PMID] 26958146.
2015
Delivery of In Vivo Acute Intermittent Hypoxia in Neonatal Rodents to Prime Subventricular Zone-derived Neural Progenitor Cell Cultures.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE.
(105)
[DOI] 10.3791/52527.
[PMID] 26556530.
2015
Depletion of neural stem cells from the subventricular zone of adult mouse brain using cytosine b-Arabinofuranoside.
Brain and behavior.
5(11)
[DOI] 10.1002/brb3.404.
[PMID] 26664789.
2015
The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells.
Anatomy & cell biology.
48(2):104-13
[DOI] 10.5115/acb.2015.48.2.104.
[PMID] 26140221.
2014
The effects of whole body vibration on mobility and balance in Parkinson disease: a systematic review.
Iranian journal of medical sciences.
39(4):318-26
[PMID] 25031483.
2012
The neuroblast assay: an assay for the generation and enrichment of neuronal progenitor cells from differentiating neural stem cell progeny using flow cytometry.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE.
(62)
[DOI] 10.3791/3712.
[PMID] 22546813.
2011
Establishing embryonic mouse neural stem cell culture using the neurosphere assay.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE.
(47)
[DOI] 10.3791/2457.
[PMID] 21248704.
2011
Neural-colony forming cell assay: an assay to discriminate bona fide neural stem cells from neural progenitor cells.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE.
(49)
[DOI] 10.3791/2639.
[PMID] 21403640.
2010
Isolation and expansion of the adult mouse neural stem cells using the neurosphere assay.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE.
(45)
[DOI] 10.3791/2393.
[PMID] 21113123.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Rehabilitation Sciences
2011-2016
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University of Florida
Contact Details
Phones:
- Business:
- (352) 627-7671
Emails:
- Business:
- sharareh75@ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 112727
GAINESVILLE FL 32611 - Business Street:
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3450 HULL RD
GAINESVILLE FL 32607