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Michelle Ploughman

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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

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Assistant 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).

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August 6, 2015

Predictors of exercise participation in ambulatory and non-ambulatory older people with multiple sclerosis

11 citations

388 downloads

1,709 views

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

186 downloads

621 views

Michelle Ploughman, Chelsea Harris, Elizabeth M Wallack, Olivia Drodge, Serge Beaulieu, Stephen Hogan

https://doi.org/10.7287/peerj.preprints.786v1

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May 18, 2017

Effects of knee sleeves on coordination of lower-limb segments in healthy adults during level walking and one-leg hopping

161 downloads

738 views

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

6 citations

358 downloads

2,117 views

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

1 citation

299 downloads

976 views

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

4 citations

327 downloads

1,862 views

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

8 citations

635 downloads

2,037 views

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

12 citations

2,917 downloads

5,652 views

Thomas L. Sevier, Caroline W. Stegink-Jansen

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.967 PubMed 26038722

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December 16, 2014

Positive affect and age as predictors of exercise compliance

9 citations

495 downloads

1,973 views

Danilo Garcia, Trevor Archer

https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.694 PubMed 25548730