CURRICULUM VITAE Sandra Ann McCombe Waller PhD, PT, NCS Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science University of Maryland at Baltimore, School of Medicine Date: (09/14/07) Contact Information 100 Penn Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410-706-0787 Fax: 410-706-6387 Email: smccombewaller@som.umaryland.edu EDUCATION: 1981-83
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Prerequisites for Physical Therapy
1983-85
University of Maryland at Baltimore, B.S. in Physical Therapy
1989-1991
Johns Hopkins University, Master of Science in Education, (Adult and Continuing Education) May 1991
1997 - 2004
University of Maryland, Baltimore PhD in Physical Rehabilitation Science
LICENSURE:
Licensed Physical Therapist (Maryland)
CERTIFICATION 1995 2005
Certified: Neurological Clinical Specialist, American Physical Therapy Association Recertified: Neurological Clinical Specialist, American Physical Therapy Association
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Faculty Positions: 1996 –present Assistant Professor University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy 1994 - 1996
Clinical Instructor University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy
1988 - 1994
Adjunct Instructor University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy
Clinical Positions: 1994 - present
UMB PT Associates Faculty Practice/Service Learning Clinic
1989 - 1994
Senior Physical Therapist in Neuroscience.
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Supervised Neuro, Pain and Psychiatric Physical Therapy Services 1987 - 1989
Staff II Physical Therapist on Neuroscience Service Johns Hopkins Hospital
1985- 1987
Staff Physical Therapist Johns Hopkins Hospital
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: 1985 - present Member of American Physical Therapy Association National and Maryland Chapter Section on Neurology (since 1989) Section on Education (since 1989) 1985 - present Member of UMAB Physical Therapy Alumni Association 1991 - present Member of the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association 2005 – present Member of the Society for Neuroscience
HONORS AND AWARDS 1985 Selected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Frank H.J. Figge Memorial Award for Excellence in Anatomy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Outstanding Achievement in Research Award, University of Maryland, Baltimore, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Graduated with High Honors in Physical Therapy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science 1995
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, Baltimore, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
1996
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, Baltimore, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
1998
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, Baltimore, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
2000
Alumnus of the Year; University of Maryland, Baltimore, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy
2001
Graduate Merit Award, University of Maryland Baltimore, Graduate School
2002
GGEAR Junior Faculty Award
2005
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
2006
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
2007
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, University of Maryland, SOM, Department of Physical Therapy and
Rehabilitation Science ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE Institutional Service Department Level 1996 - 1998 Board Member for the UMAB Physical Therapy Alumni Association 1994 - 1998 Member of the OPTIONS Outreach Committee and participant in UMAB College, High School and Junior High School Outreach Program educating students in physical therapy career opportunities. 1994 - 1999 Member of the Department's Ad Hoc PT Month Committee 1994 - 2002 Member of Educational Affairs Committee at UMAB and DPT Committee 2001 - present Neuromuscular Block Leader for Entrylevel DPT Curriculum 2002 - present Member of the Alumni Association Board (Continuing Education) 2002- 2007 Director for Entry Level Physical Therapy Program 2005-2006 Coordinator of Self Study for CAPTE Accreditation of Entry-level Program 2007 Member of the AARTP Internal Advisory Committee for NIH funded training grant School/University 1995 - 1998 2002 - 2005 2007- present 2007
Faculty Member on the University of Maryland School of Medicine Judicial Board Campus Vice President for Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Junior Faculty Representative from Baltimore Claude D Pepper Center to National Claude D. Pepper Organization School of Medicine Faculty Council Representative
International/National Service: 1995 Coordinator of ten day “Physical Therapy Professional Workshop at UMAB for Brazilian Physical Therapists" 1996 - present Book Reviewer for Aspen Publishers 1997 Coordinator of nine day “Physical Therapy Professional Workshop at UMAB for Brazilian Physical Therapists” 2004- present Journal Reviewer Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development Regional/Community Service: 1991 - present Instructor of " Heartlights" (religious instruction to adults with mental and developmental disabilities) at Towson Presbyterian Church 1994-present Member of the Board of Deacons at the Towson Presbyterian Church 1996 - present Board member representing Towson Presbyterian Church for High Peake (residential home for individuals with physical and mental disabilities) 1996 - 1998 Member of the Nominating Committee for the Maryland APTA 1997 - 1998 Member of Kendall Award Selection Committee
Professional Service: 1993 "Stroke Rehabilitation: A Functional Approach", CVA Seminar sponsored by Betty Cox, Assoc. Baltimore, Maryland February 1993-1994
“Rehabilitation Psychology of Pain Seminar” sponsored by Continuing Education Masters: Los Angeles , CA, April St Louis , Missouri, Sept.
Boston, Mass, Oct. Dallas, Texas, Nov. San Diego, CA, Feb. Nashville , Tenn, March Toronto , Canada, May Denver, CO, June, 1994- 1996
"Pain Management for Physical Therapy Assistant Students" at Baltimore Community College , November
1995
" Prevention of Back Injuries" sponsored by The University of Maryland, Campus " Healthtalk Series" February
1995
"Physical Therapy Professional Workshop at UMAB for Brazilian Physical Therapists", Presented : " The Neurological Evaluation", Baltimore, Maryland (Brazilian Physical Therapist Conference)August,
1995
" Selected Topics in Neurology" sponsored by AlleghenyCommunity College , Cumberland, Maryland, November
1996
" Chronic Pain Management : An Overview" sponsored by Allegheny College, Cumberland , Maryland, March
1996
" Chronic Pain Management for Physical Therapists" sponsored by the UMAB Physical Therapy Alumni Association, June .
1997
" Chronic Pain Management” International Meeting for Pain Management for Physical Therapy, Petropolis, Brazil March
1997
" Chronic Pain Management” presented at Curso De"Fisiologia E Technicas De Contole Da Dor" at Universidade Gama Filho, Rio De Janiero, Brazil March.
1997
" Physical Therapy Professional Workshop at UMAB for Brazilian Physical Therapists", Presented: " Evaluation and Treatment of Balance Disorders in the Elderly Baltimore, MD Nov
1998
" Pain Management for Physical Therapists ", sponsored by Physical Therapy Seminars, Baltimore, Maryland Feb.
1998
"Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Hypofunction", Rio De Janiero, Brazil, March
1999
“Integrating the Guide into Physical Therapy Practice” sponsored by Physical Therapy Seminars, Baltimore, Maryland Feb.
2000
“Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Hypofunction”, Washington , D.C., January
2002
“Functional and Neural Outcomes After Bilateral Upper Extremity Training in Chronic Stroke. Seminar Sponsored by Betty Cox Associates, Baltimore, Maryland, September
2004
“Evidence- based Medicine for Clinicians” presented at Health South Rehabilitation Columbia, South Carolina, July
2004
“Evidence-based Medicine for Clinical Practice” presented at University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD October
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPERIENCE University of Maryland School of Medicine, Bachelors of Physical Therapy (BS,PT) PTAB Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (4 credits), 68 students Co-course leader, Lecturer and Lead instructor in dissection labs: Spring 1988 Co-course leader, Lecturer and Lead instructor in dissection labs: Spring 1989 PTAB Clinical Neurology (4 credits). 68 students Co-course leader, Lecturer and Lead lab instructor: Fall 1988 Co-course leader, Lecturer and Lead lab instructor: Fall 1989: PTAB Respiratory Disorders (1 credit) 68 students Lab assistant: Fall 1989
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) PTAB 503 - Integration of Physical Therapy Practice (1 credit), 53 students Course Leader, Lecturer and Lead lab instructor: Spring 1994 PTAB 505 - Assessment in Medicine (Coordinator) (1 credit), 53 students Course Leader, Lecturer (4 hours) and Coordinated outside speakers: Fall 1994 PTAB 588 - Integration of PT Practice (1 credit), 53 students Course Leader, Lecturer (4 hours) and Coordinated outside speakers: Fall 1997 PTAB 531 - Neurology III, Fall (4 credits) Course Leader, Lecturer and Lead lab instructor (average 50 students): 1994 - 1999 PTAB 520 – Neurology I Laboratories (1 credit) Fall Course Leader, Lead lab instructor (average 53 students): 1999 -2003 PTAB 430 - Musculoskeletal Measurement, Spring Lead Instructor (3 credits) Course Leader, Lecturer and Lead lab instructor (average 53 students): 1994 - 1999 PTAB 521 - Neurology II (4 credits) Spring Course Leader, Lecturer and Lead lab instructor (average 53 students): 1994 -2004 PTAB 576 - Pain Management, (2 credits) Spring or Summer Course Leader, Lecturer and Lead lab instructor (average 50 students): 1995 - 2005
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) DPTE 513 Basic Science II Lecturer and Lab Leader (38 students, 9 contact hours): 2003 DPTE 514 Basic Science III Lecturer and Lab leader (38 students, 9 contact hours): 2004
DPTE 524 Neuromuscular I Block Leader/ Course Coordinator (2004, 2005, 2006) DPTE 527 Neuromuscular II Block Leader/ Course Coordinator (2004, 2005, 2006) DPTE 524 Neuromuscular I (7 credits) Lecturer and Lead Lab instructor (average 38 students, 92 contact hours): 2004 -2006 DPTE 527 Neuromuscular II (7 credits) Lecturer and Lead Lab instructor (average 38 students, 85 contact hours): 2005 -2007 DPTE 515 Professional Issues II (2 credits) Lecturer (average 38 students, 3 contact hours): 2005 -2007 University of Maryland, Graduate School, Physical Rehabilitation Sciences ( PhD) PTRS Research Seminar Lecturer (1 hour): 2005 Lecturer (1 hour): 2006 PTRS Rehabilitation Neurology Seminar/ discussions (3 hours): 2007 Masters, DPT/ Graduate Faculty Mentoring: Mentored 6 Masters program students in small research projects - 2 posters presented at APTA conferences (1994-1998) Mentored one DPT group project (7 students) in the development of a student driven professional advocacy program – with a platform presentation at APTA conference (2004) Trained 3 high school/undergraduate summer students in research lab skills (2000-2004) Associate Advisor for Current PhD Graduate Student: Ira Khanna GRANT SUPPORT: Current projects include investigation of: 1) functional and neural changes with bilateral training of the arms post stroke in the chronic and subacute patient populations, 2) functional and neural changes with combination training of the arms post stroke, 3) interlimb coordination and rhythmical timing in adults with chronic hemiparesis (UE and during gait) 4) interhemispheric interactions with unilateral and bilateral training after stroke. GRANTS in Review: Combining Proximal and Distal Arm Training for Patients with Chronic Hemiparesis Principal Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller Co Investigator: Jill Whitall, Dan Hanley, Rich Macko, Michael Terrin 275,000 NIH
Development of BATRAC Training Device in Subacute Care Population Post-stroke Principal Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller Subcontract on SBIR, Lead Company: Newregen Inc. Co Investigator: Jill Whitall, Leslie Glickman 50,000 NIH
ACTIVE GRANT SUPPORT 2007-2009
Biological prediction and correlation of response to robotic therapy Consultant: Sandy McCombe Waller (5%) PI: George Wittenberg Veterans Administration Cooperative Study
2006-2009
Combining bilateral and distal arm training to promote arm and hand recovery in patients with chronic hemiparesis. Principal Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller (20%) Co Investigator: Jill Whitall and Dan Hanley Core Development Project in Claude D. Pepper Center Grant: Center Grant PI: Andrew Goldberg National Institute on Aging Total Costs $180,000
2006-2009
Funded Junior Faculty: Sandy McCombe Waller (20%) Claude D. Pepper Center Grant: Center Grant PI: Andrew Goldberg National Institute on Aging Total Costs $75,000
2006 – 2008
Bilateral vs. unilateral arm training in chronic stroke Co Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller (5%) Principal Investigator: Jill Whitall National Center for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Total cost: 305,250
Past Grant Support 2004 – 2005
Does side of stroke affect central motor control mechanisms in response to short-term unilateral versus bilateral training? Principal Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller Co Investigator: Jill Whitall, Larry Forrester, Federico Villagra, Daniel Hanley Claude D. Pepper Center Pilot Grant Total costs: 20,000 Bilateral arm training in patients with chronic stroke Co Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller Intervention Development Study in Claude D. Pepper Center Grant Center Grant PI: Andrew Goldberg; Study PI: Jill Whitall. National Institute on Aging P601258 Total Cost: $800,000
2004 – 2007
Neuromotor Core Co-investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller (5%) Neuromotor Core in the Claude. D. Pepper Center Grant Center Grant PI: Andrew Goldberg; Neuromotor Core PI: Mary Rodgers and Larry Forrester National Institute on Aging
Total Costs: $361,287 2001 – 2004
Bilateral arm training for patients with chronic hemiparesis . Co Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller Principal Investigator: Jill Whitall National Institute of disability and Rehabilitation Research H133G010111 Total Cost: $447,321
2002-2003
Central Motor Control Mechanisms Associated with Hand Dominance: Adaptability to Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training Principal Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller Co Investigator: Jill Whitall, Larry Forrester, Gerald Smith Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Research and Development Core Pilot Grant Total Cost: $15,000
2002
Central Motor Control Mechanisms Associated with Hand Dominance: Adaptability to Unilateral vs. Bilateral Training Principal Investigator: McCombe Waller, S. Co Investigator: Jill Whitall, Larry Forrester, Gerald Smith GGEAR pilot project award Total Cost: $33,000
1998- 1999
The effects of bilateral upper extremity training on hemiplegia following stroke. Co Investigator: Sandy McCombe Waller Principal Investigator: Jill Whitall Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Research and Development Core Pilot Grant, Total Cost: $17,000
Patents/ Inventions/ Copyright: Co-inventor of bilateral arm trainer device (BATRAC) – Patent awarded 2006 in US.
PUBLICATIONS: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles: 1. Alon, G., McCombe, S, Koutsantonis, S., Stumphauzer, L., Burgwin, K., Parent, M., and Bosworth, R., (1987) “Comparison of the Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Exercise on Abdominal Musculature, "Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 8, 567 - 573. 2. Whitall, J., McCombe Waller, S., Silver, K.H.C., Macko, R.F. (2000) Repetitive bilateral arm training with rhythmic auditory cueing improves motor function in chronic hemiparetic stroke. Stroke 31, 2390-2395. 3. Luft AR, McCombe Waller S, Forrester L, Whitall J, Macko RF, Smith GV, Goldberg AP, Hanley DF (2004) Lesion location alters brain activation in chronically impaired stroke survivors. Neuroimage Mar; 21(3):924-35. 4. Luft, A., McCombe Waller, S., Whitall, J, Smith, G., Forrester, L, Macko, R., Hauser, T., Goldberg, A., Hanley, D. (2004) Interhemispheric Reorganization of Motor Activity is Necessary for Successful Rehabilitation. JAMA Oct 20; 292(15):1853-61. 5. McCombe Waller, S., & Whitall, J (2004). “Fine motor function in adults with chronic hemiparesis: Baseline
comparison to non-disabled adults and effects of bilateral arm training. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Jul; 85(7):1076-83 6. McCombe Waller, S. and Jill Whitall (2005) Hand Dominance and Side of Stroke Affect Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation Aug; 19(5):544-51 7. Luft, A., Forrester, L., Macko, R., McCombe Waller, S., Whitall, J., Villagra, F., and Hanley, D. (2005) Brain activation of lower extremity movement in chronically impaired stroke survivors. Neuroimage. May 15; 26(1):184-94. 8. Harris-Love, McCombe Waller, S., Whitall, J. Exploiting interlimb coupling to improve paretic arm reaching performance in people with chronic stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Nov;86(11):2131-7. 9. McCombe Waller, S., Harris-Love, M., Wei, L., and Whitall J. (2006) Temporal Coordination of the Arms During Bilateral and Sequential Movements in Patients with Chronic Hemiparesis, Experimental Brain Research 168,450-454. 11. Whitall, J. Savin Jr., D., Harris-Love, M., McCombe Waller, S. (2006) Extending the applicability of the Wolf Motor Function Test. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 87, 656-660. 12. Whitall, J., McCombe Waller, S., Luft, A., Hanley, D. (2006). Motor function improvement is associated with brain re-organization after bilateral arm training in chronic stroke – Case report. Physioscience, 2, 93-98. 13. McCombe Waller, S., Wei, L., Whitall, J. (accepted) Temporal and Spatial Control following Bilateral versus Unilateral Training, Human Movement Science. Book Chapters / Proceedings/ Reviews (invited or peer-reviewed): 1. Whitall, J. & McCombe Waller, S. Bilateral arm training based on motor control/learning principles improves motor control and function in patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke. In N. Gantchev (Ed.) From Basic Motor Control to Functional Recovery II; (pp.435-444), Sofia, Bulgaria: Drinov Academic Publishing House. (2001) 2. McCombe Waller, S. Hand dominance and side of stroke affect rehabilitation in chronic stroke. In Monduzzi (Ed.) Neurological Rehabilitation Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress ;( pp235 –240), Bologna, Italy: Monduzzi Editore. (2002) 3. McCombe Waller, S. and Whitall, J. Bilateral Arm Training Who Benefits and Why? Journal of Neurorehabilitation.
MAJOR INVITED SPEECHES 1. McCombe Waller, S. (March 2001) “Repetitive bilateral training of the upper extremities in patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke” sponsored by Baltimore VA Medical System and Cheaps, Baltimore, Maryland 2. McCombe Waller,. S (May 2001)“ Bilateral Training of the Upper Extremities in Patients with Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke – Advances in Neuro-rehabilitation: Evidenced –based Practice for Physical Therapists, Maryland State APTA Spring Conference. 3. McCombe Waller, S. (April 2003) “ Functional and Neural Outcomes After Bilateral Upper Extremity Training in Chronic Stroke” presented at the National Head Injury Association Annual Meeting Baltimore, MD.
4. McCombe Waller, S. (June 2004) “Central Motor Control Mechanisms in Left and Right Handed Adults Research Institute of Chicago, June 2004. 5. McCombe Waller, S. (October 2004) Central Motor Control Mechanisms in Left and Right Handed Adults Presented at the First Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation Science Conference, Ftan , Switzerland.
6. McCombe Waller S., (May 2005) “ Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to investigate mechanism of and changes due to bilateral arm training in stroke rehabilitation, invited speakers at Imaging Recovery from Stroke, Warburg – Haus, Hamburg, Germany. 7. McCombe Waller, S., (October 2006) Combining Proximal and Distal Arm Training for Patients with Chronic Hemiparesis for Clinicians. Presented at the Second Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation Science Conference, Tubingen Germany 8. McCombe Waller, S (October 2007) Bilateral Arm Training and Interhemispheric Interactions ASNR-ACRM meeting in Washington DC. Abstract/ Proffered Communications: 1. Alon, G, McCombe, S. Parent, M. (1985) "Comparison of the Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Exercise on Abdominal Musculature", presented at the Annual Conference for the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans. 2. McCombe Waller, S. (1988) "Geriatric Fall Precaution Screening" presented at the Annual Conference for the American Physical Therapy Association, Las Vegas. 3. McCombe Waller, S. (1990)"An Approach to Improve Physical Therapy Intervention in Neuro Critical Care", presented at the Annual Conference for the American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim . 4. McCombe Waller, S. (1992) "Physical Therapy Intervention for Patients with Conversion Disorder", presented at the Annual Conference for the American Physical Therapy Association, Denver. 5. Bender, D, Davis, K, and McCombe Waller, S (1995)"OPTIONS: An Early Intervention Outreach Program for Potential Physical Therapy Students "presented at the, World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress. 6. Keyser, R McCombe Waller, S, McCuen, J, Stairs, K. , and Porter, N.(1997) " Aerobic Dysfunction in Neurologically Recovered Subjects Following Guillain- Barre Syndrome, presented at the Combined Sections Meeting for the American Physical Therapy Association. 7. Keyser, R., McCombe Waller, S. (1998) " Diminished Physiological Reserve following Guillain Barre Syndrome : A Preliminary Reserve” presented at the Combined Sections Meeting for the American Physical Therapy Association. 8. McCombe Waller, S. (1997)"Teaching Behavioral Management and Group Process for Chronic Pain to Physical Therapy Students." presented at the Annual Conference for the American Physical Therapy Association. 9. Bender, D, and McCombe -Waller. “Use of Multimedia and Distance Learning Resources in Integration of Physical Therapy Curriculum; Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; Orlando, FL (June 1998) 10. McCombe-Waller et al.(1999) " Designing a Documentation Template for Standardizing Physical Therapy Student Instruction; Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; Seattle, Washington.
11. Whitall, J., McCombe Waller, S., and Silver, K. (2000) ”Locomotor Training with and without Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation in Patients with Chronic Stroke”, presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association; New Orleans. LA. 12. McCombe Waller, S., Macko, R., and Whitall, J.(2000)“Bilateral Training of the Upper Extremity in Patients with Chronic Hemiplegia” presented at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Florida. 13. Whitall, J., & McCombe Waller (2000) “Bilateral arm training in patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke.” presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society, Washington DC. 14. McCombe Waller, S. & Whitall, J. (2001) “Comparison of Fine Motor Interlimb Coordination and Rhythmical timing in Adults with and without Chronic Hemiparesis” Annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, St, Louis, MO. Published in Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 23, S8586. 15. McCombe Waller, S., Luft, A., Smith, G.V., Forrester, L.W., Hanley, D. & Whitall, J. (2001) “Integrative assessment of neuroplasticity after repetitive bilateral upper extremity training for chronic stroke: A case study.” Presented at the 3rd International Symposium of Progress in Motor Control: From Basic Science to Application, Montreal, Canada. 16. Whitall, J., & McCombe Waller, S. (2001). “Bilateral arm training based on motor control/learning principles improves arm function in chronic hemiparetic stroke.” Presented at the biannual International Conference of Motor Control: From basic motor control to function recovery, Varna, Bulgaria. 17. McCombe Waller, S. & Whitall, J. (2002) “Hand dominance and side of stroke affect rehabilitation in chronic stroke” presented at the Third World Congress of Neurological Rehabilitation, Venice, Italy. 18. Whitall, J. & McCombe Waller, S. (2002) “The relationship between residual upper extremity strength and motor performance in chronic stroke” paper presented at the 3rd World Congress for Neurological Rehabilitation, Venice, Italy. 19. McCombe Waller, S. Whitall,J., Forrester, L (2002). “Bilateral Upper Extremity Training for Patients with Chronic Hemiparesis: Neuromotor Basis of Training and Assessment Techniques” presented at as part of symposium at the Annual Conference for North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. Published in Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. 20. Harris-Love, M, McCombe Waller, S., Liu, W & Whitall J. (2003). Ability to alter reaching speed in different coordination patterns after stroke. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Savannah, GA. Published in Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 25, S66 21. McCombe Waller, S., Harris-Love, M, Liu, W. & Whitall, J. (2003). Immediate coupling effects during bilateral functional reaching in patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Savannah, GA. Published in Journal of Sport& Exercise Psychology, 25, S97.
22. McCombe Waller, S., and Whitall, J.(2004) “The Effect of Bilateral Rhythmic Arm Training on Motor Coordination and Function in Patients with Moderate Severity Chronic Stroke, presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. 23. McCombe Waller, S., & Whitall, J. (2004) “Cortical Inhibition and Facilitation in Unilateral versus Bilateral
Movement Tasks and Adaptability to Training in Nondisabled Adults” presented at the International Conference on Motor Control, Barcelona, Spain. 24. McCombe Waller, S., Whitall, J., Harris-Love, M., Rose, D and Winstein, C (2004) “Does focused bilateral arm training enhance recovery of upper limb hemiparesis?” ,presented as part of a symposium at the Annual Conference for the American Physical Therapy Association, Chicago. 25. Whitall, J. McCombe Waller, S., Harris-Love, M., Luft, A., Hanley, D.(2004). Repetitive Bilateral Upper Extremity Training for Patients with Chronic Hemiparesis: Theory and Practice. Paper presented in a symposium at the joint annual conference of the American Congress of Rehabilitation/American Society of Neural Rehabilitation, Ponta Verde, FL. 26. McCombe Waller, S., (2005).”Combining bilateral and distal arm training to promote arm and hand recovery in patients with chronic hemiparesis: A Case Report”, presented at the 5th World Congress for Neurological Rehabilitation, Hong Kong. 27. Whitall, J., Savin, D., Harris-Love, M. & McCombe Waller, S. (2005) Psychometric Properties of a Modified Wolf Motor Function Test for Persons with Mild and Moderate Upper Extremity Hemiparesis, presented at the 5th World Congress for Neurological Rehabilitation, Hong Kong. 28. McCombe Waller, S., & Whitall, J. (2005) “Cortical Inhibition and Facilitation in Unilateral versus Bilateral Movement Tasks and Adaptability to Training in Nondisabled Adults”, presented at the Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Washington DC. 29. McCombe Waller, S. (2006) “Combining Proximal and Distal Arm Training for Patients with Chronic Hemiparesis” presented at the Second Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation Science Conference, Teubingen Germany