UF Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation research

Message from the vice chair of research

Heather Vincent, Ph.D., FACSM

We are advancing the field of Physiatry through discovery of new methods to increase and preserve physical and psychological function, to increase efficiency of physiatric care delivery and attain high quality of life. Our faculty are exploring new ways to help individuals successfully navigate the life challenges of acute injury, chronic injury or chronic conditions though rehabilitation, combined medical approaches and patient-focused programs.

Recent RESEARCH NEWS

Dr. Heather Vincent recognized as top in her field

Published on June 16, 2023

Heather Vincent, Ph.D., an associate professor in the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of physical medicine and…

PM&R Faculty, Researchers, and Trainees Attend…

Published on March 3, 2023

Faculty, researchers and trainees in PMR presented at the 2023 Celebration of Research Day on various topics related to socioenvironmental factors…

“Trends in Reimbursement for Pain Procedures…

Published on December 22, 2022

Residents’ Dr. Rosie Conic and Dr. Michael Brownstein, attended the 21st Annual Pain Medicine Meeting-ASRA, in Orlando, Florida, from Thursday…

News In Brief

1. Dr. Sein presents horticultural therapy research at ASRA national meeting
2. Residents and faculty present top research at AAPMR 2022
3. Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and Florida Society of…

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Resident Research Accomplishments

Recent Published Research

• Dr. Conic: “Hypertension and urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome: An analysis of MAPP-I data” BMC Urology. 2024, 24(1):21.PMID: 38281923
• Drs. Drozda and Thompson: “Gait signatures of endurance runners with low back pain: A case controlled cross sectional study: Gait & Posture, 2024, 113:184-190.PMID: 38905854
• Drs. Thompson and Brownstein: “Considerations beyond spine pain: do different co-occurring lower body joint pains differentially influence physical function and quality of life ratings?” BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2024, 25(1):269. PMID:38589851
• Dr. Drozda: “Physical activity positively impacts disability outcomes during transition from midlife to early older age irrespective of body mass index.” Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.2024, 120:105339.
• Dr. Madsen: “Anxiety state impact on recovery of runners with lower extremity injuries.” PLoS One. 2022, 17(12): e0278444. PMID: 36454920.

Abstracts (recent listing)

• Dr. Madsen: “Epidemiology and Meta-Analysis of Figure Skating Injuries Among Discipline and Sex. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), 2024, Boston, MA
• Drs. Thompson and Kiehl: “Life exposure to strength training on knee pain and physical function in later life: the OAI evidence. American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), 2024, Scottsdale, AZ.
• Dr. Conic: “A dive into the Mapp Data: urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome and hypertension. Journal of Pain. 2023; 24 (4): S3-4
• Dr. Fryar: “Recurrent Fibular Stress Fracture in Collegiate Softball Pitcher: A Case Report.” AMSSM 2023, Phoenix, AZ

SCope of research

CURRENTLY ENROLLING STUDIES