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Michelle Ploughman
PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer
2,340 Points

Contributions by role

Author 100
Preprint Author 35
Reviewer 70
Editor 2,135

Contributions by subject area

Epidemiology
Kinesiology
Neurology
Psychiatry and Psychology
Neuroscience
Global Health
Health Policy
Public Health
Clinical Trials
Immunology
Rehabilitation
Geriatrics
Evidence Based Medicine
Mental Health
Bioengineering
Computational Science
Radiology and Medical Imaging
Statistics
Animal Behavior
Anatomy and Physiology
Pediatrics
Translational Medicine
Sports Medicine
Cognitive Disorders
Otorhinolaryngology
Cardiology
Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Orthopedics
Science and Medical Education
Surgery and Surgical Specialties
Data Science
Nursing
Anthropology

Michelle Ploughman

PeerJ Editor, Author & Reviewer

Summary

Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation, Neuroplasticity and Brain Recovery, Dr. Ploughman is a recognized expert in neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation in stroke and multiple sclerosis. Her research focuses on the effects of aerobic exercise, intensive training paradigms and lifestyle habits on the brain challenged by injury, disease and aging. Dr. Ploughman continues to practice as a neurological physiotherapist in St John’s and her Recovery and Performance Laboratory is located in the Rehabilitation Research Unit (RRUNL), L.A. Miller Centre, St. John’s NL, Canada.

Animal Behavior Epidemiology Kinesiology Neurology Neuroscience Rehabilitation

Editorial Board Member

PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences

Past or current institution affiliations

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Work details

Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation, Neuroplasticity and Brain Recovery

Memorial University
Faculty of Medicine
Our objective is to track Multiple Sclerosis (MS) annually for ten years using innovative methods in a cross-disciplinary team. We will identify novel biomarkers and disease targets to limit progression in MS. Specific research questions: 1. Can we identify novel cellular mechanisms responsible for promoting inflammation in MS? 2. Do these markers relate to changes in brain imaging, cognitive/physical performance, drug therapy, and/or disease relapse and progression? 3. Does brain atrophy and excitability of the brain correlate with subtle deficits in cognitive/physical performance such as dual-task ability (walking and thinking at the same time)? Participants will be enrolled and data will be updated annually during regularly scheduled visits to the MS clinic (or in the event of a change in the participant's clinical status/medications). The study duration is anticipated to continue for at least 10 years (2015-25).

Websites

  • Google Scholar
  • ResearchGate
  • Homepage
  • Recovery and Performance Lab

PeerJ Contributions

  • Articles 1
  • Preprints 1
  • Edited 18
  • Reviewed 2
August 6, 2015
Predictors of exercise participation in ambulatory and non-ambulatory older people with multiple sclerosis
Michelle Ploughman, Chelsea Harris, Elizabeth M. Wallack, Olivia Drodge, Serge Beaulieu, Nancy Mayo
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1158 PubMed 26339540
January 12, 2015 - Version: 1
Predictors of exercise participation are different depending on ambulatory status among older people with multiple sclerosis
Michelle Ploughman, Chelsea Harris, Elizabeth M Wallack, Olivia Drodge, Serge Beaulieu, Stephen Hogan
https://doi.org/10.7287/peerj.preprints.786v1

Academic Editor on

November 25, 2022
Stroke-related length of hospitalization trends and in-hospital mortality in Peru
L. Max Labán-Seminario, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, Antonio Bernabé-Ortiz
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14467 PubMed 36452071
March 30, 2022
Heart rate variability, mood and performance: a pilot study on the interrelation of these variables in amateur road cyclists
Carla Alfonso, Lluis Capdevila
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13094 PubMed 35378933
July 6, 2021
Prevalence and risk of spinal pain among physiotherapists in Poland
Sebastian Glowinski, Aleksandra Bryndal, Agnieszka Grochulska
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11715 PubMed 34277152
May 6, 2021
Function, structure and quality of striated muscles in the lower extremities in patients with late onset Pompe Disease—an MRI study
Michael Vaeggemose, Rosa Andersen Mencagli, Julie Schjødtz Hansen, Bianca Dräger, Steffen Ringgaard, John Vissing, Henning Andersen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10928 PubMed 33996274
April 30, 2021
Low composite functional movement screen score associated with decline of gait stability in young adults
Myeounggon Lee, Changhong Youm, Byungjoo Noh, Hwayoung Park
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11356 PubMed 33987024
April 21, 2021
Effects of different resistance training frequencies on body composition and muscular performance adaptations in men
Hamid Arazi, Abbas Asadi, Paulo Gentil, Rodrigo Ramírez-Campillo, Pooria Jahangiri, Adel Ghorbani, Anthony C. Hackney, Hassane Zouhal
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10537 PubMed 33976952
July 10, 2020
Impact of homocysteine levels on clinical outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving intravenous thrombolysis therapy
Lei Li, Xiaoye Ma, Li Zeng, Sajan Pandey, Ronghao Wan, Rui Shen, Quanbin Zhang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9474 PubMed 32728492
June 23, 2020
Feasibility of a smartphone app to enhance physical activity in progressive MS: a pilot randomized controlled pilot trial over three months
Navina N. Nasseri, Eghbal Ghezelbash, Yuyang Zhai, Stefan Patra, Karin Riemann-Lorenz, Christoph Heesen, Anne C. Rahn, Jan-Patrick Stellmann
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9303 PubMed 32612882
February 13, 2020
The effects of single versus multiple training sessions on the motor learning of two Krav Maga strike techniques, in women
Vincenzo E. Di Bacco, Mehran Taherzadeh, Olivier Birot, William H. Gage
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.8525 PubMed 32095354
June 6, 2019
The relationship between vigilance capacity and physical exercise: a mixed-effects multistudy analysis
Daniel Sanabria, Antonio Luque-Casado, José C. Perales, Rafael Ballester, Luis F. Ciria, Florentino Huertas, Pandelis Perakakis
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7118 PubMed 31205826
July 6, 2018
Automatic analysis of treadmill running to estimate times to fatigue and exhaustion in rodents
Dmitry V. Zaretsky, Hannah Kline, Maria V. Zaretskaia, Daniel E. Rusyniak
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5017 PubMed 30002953
June 29, 2018
Attentional demands associated with augmented visual feedback during quiet standing
Krzysztof Kręcisz, Michał Kuczyński
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5101 PubMed 30042878
May 18, 2017
Effects of knee sleeves on coordination of lower-limb segments in healthy adults during level walking and one-leg hopping
Chang-Yong Ko, Yunhee Chang, Bora Jeong, Sungjae Kang, Jeicheong Ryu, Gyoosuk Kim
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3340 PubMed 28533981
November 2, 2016
A public data set of human balance evaluations
Damiana A. Santos, Marcos Duarte
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2648 PubMed 27833813
September 20, 2016
Short-term MRI measurements as predictors of EDSS progression in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: grey matter atrophy but not lesions are predictive in a real-life setting
Johanna von Gumberz, Mina Mahmoudi, Kim Young, Sven Schippling, Roland Martin, Christoph Heesen, Susanne Siemonsen, Jan-Patrick Stellmann
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2442 PubMed 27688965
January 28, 2016
An analysis of structural relationship among achievement motive on social participation, purpose in life, and role expectations among community dwelling elderly attending day services
Nobuyuki Sano, Makoto Kyougoku
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1655 PubMed 26835188
December 17, 2015
Feasibility of progressive sit-to-stand training among older hospitalized patients
Mette Merete Pedersen, Janne Petersen, Jonathan F. Bean, Lars Damkjaer, Helle Gybel Juul-Larsen, Ove Andersen, Nina Beyer, Thomas Bandholm
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1500 PubMed 26713248
May 19, 2015
Astym treatment vs. eccentric exercise for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Thomas L. Sevier, Caroline W. Stegink-Jansen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.967 PubMed 26038722

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December 12, 2018
Short-term interval aerobic exercise training does not improve memory functioning in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis—a randomized controlled trial
Lisa Baquet, Helge Hasselmann, Stefan Patra, Jan-Patrick Stellmann, Eik Vettorazzi, Andreas K. Engel, Sina Cathérine Rosenkranz, Jana Poettgen, Stefan Michael Gold, Karl-Heinz Schulz, Christoph Heesen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6037 PubMed 30581662
December 16, 2014
Positive affect and age as predictors of exercise compliance
Danilo Garcia, Trevor Archer
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.694 PubMed 25548730