Beyond Therapy® Research and Professional Activities
Beyond Therapy® makes its research findings available to the public through peer-reviewed publications. Browse through the links below to view research, publications and professional presentations. Where available, please click the link to download a PDF of the publication. For more information on current research studies at Shepherd Center, click here.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Evans NH, Hartigan C, Kandilakis C, Pharo E, Clesson I. (2015) Acute cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during exoskeleton-assisted walking overground among persons with chronic spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 21(2):133-139.
- Sisto SA & Evans NH. (2014) Activity and fitness in spinal cord injury: a review and update. Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports. 2:147-157.
- Jones M, Evans NH, Tefertiller C, Sweatman M, Backus D, Tansey K, Morrison S. (2014) Activity-based therapy for recovery of walking in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury: results from a randomized clinical trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 95(12):2239-45.
- Jones M, Evans NH, Tefertiller C, Sweatman M, Backus D, Tansey K, Morrison S. (2014) Activity-based therapy for recovery of walking in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury: Results from a secondary analysis to determine responsiveness to therapy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 95(12):2247-52.
- Jones M, Harness E, Denison P, Tefertiller C, Evans NH, Larson C. (2012) Activity-based therapies in spinal cord injury: clinical focus and empirical evidence in three independent programs. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation.18(1):34-42.
- Tefertiller C, Pharo B, Evans NH, & Winchester P. (2011) Efficacy of rehabilitation robotics for walking training in neurological disorders: a review. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development. 48(4): 387-416.
Book Chapters and Other Publications
- Evans NH. (Forthcoming, 2017) Improving Your Neuromotor Fitness. In B Bushman, Editor (Ed.), ACSM’s Complete Guide to Fitness & Health, 2nd Ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Evans NH. (Forthcoming, 2017) Special Considerations for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. In MP Bayles & AM Swank, Editors (Ed.), ACSM’s Resource Manual for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Philidelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippinoctt Williams & Wilkins.
- Evans NH, Wingo B, Sasso E, Hicks A, Gorgey AS. (2015) Exercise recommendations and considerations for persons with spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 96:1749-50.
- Evans NH, Zottnick J, Sasso E. (2015) Five key exercises for upper body strength: a guide for persons with paraplegia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96: 2253-6.
Presentations
- Eagen L. Overcoming Barriers to Participating in Exercise Programs. Heartland Conference, Waterloo, IA – Oral Presentation 2016
- Eagen L. Sweat Equity: Shepherd Center’s Fitness Buddy Program. Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA – Oral Presentation 2016
- Evans NH, Nash M, French J, Bickel S. Innovative Strategies to Promote Exercise Participation and Adherence Among Individuals with Mobility Impairments. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada – Symposium Presentation 2014
- Kozlowski A, Forrest G, Hartigan C, Jayaraman A, Tefertiller C, Evans NH. Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking for Persons with Neurological Conditions: The State of the Art. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting , Toronto, Canada – Symposium Presentation 2014
- Evans NH & Backus D. Overcoming barriers to participation in health and wellness programs for people with neurologic disability. National Wellness Conference, Minneapolis, MN – Symposium Presentation 2014
- Evans NH, Nash M, Cowan R, Hicks A, Sasso E, Harness E, French J, Bickel S. Getting Fit & Staying Active: Promoting Long-Term Health and Fitness in the SCI Community. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada – Pre-Conference Instructional Course 2014
- Jones M & Evans NH. Activity-Based Therapy for Recovery of Walking in Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury. European Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine/Annual Congress of the French Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Marseille, France – Workshop and Scientific Session 2014
- Evans NH, Hicks A, Tefertiller C, Malone, L. Considerations and Innovative Approaches to Improving Fitness and Wellness Following SCI: Translating Evidence into Practice. American Spinal Injury Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX – Instructional Course 2014
- Eagen L. Physical Activities with Mobility Challenges. National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA – Oral Presentation 2013
- Duran-Monge G, Clift J, Yale C, Evans NH. Metabolic Demand During Multi-Modal Upper Extremity Exercise in People with Spinal Cord Injury. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV – Poster Presentation 2013
- Evans NH. Health, Wellness, and Exercise Prescription After Spinal Cord Injury. Neurologic Management Series, Atlanta, GA – Post Conference Course Presentation 2013
- Jones M, Tefertiller C, Evans NH. Activity-Based Therapy for Recovery of Walking in Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial. American Spinal Injury Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL – Symposia Presentation 2013
- McCully K, Erickson M, Young H, Evans NH. Improving Wellness in People with Disabilities: Past, Present, and Future Directions for Adaptive Fitness Programs. ACSM Southeast Regional Annual Meeting, Greenville, SC – Symposia Presentation 2013
- Jones M, Tefertiller C, Evans NH. Activity-Based Therapy for Recovery of Walking in Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vancouver, Canada – Symposia Presentation 2012
- Zottnick J, Evans NH, Pharo B, Tefertiller C. The Effect of Combined Resistance and Plyometric Training on Locomotor Recovery Following Motor-Incomplete SCI: A Case Series. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference, Providence, RI – Poster Presentation 2012
- Evans NH, Tefertiller C, Jones M. Effects of Intensive Exercise on Muscular Strength and Gait Outcomes for Individuals with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA – Thematic Poster Presentation 2012
- Evans NH. Optimizing Your Abilities: Strategies for Staying Active and Healthy. Multiple Sclerosis Health and Wellness Expo, Atlanta, GA – Oral Presentation 2011