Ruth Chimenti
Ruth Chimenti
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science – University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
EDUCATION
Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Iowa, Dept. of Phys. Ther. and Rehab. Science, Iowa City, IA, 2015-2019
Research focus: Clinical Trials, Chronic pain, Biomechanics
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Rochester, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester, NY, 2014-2015
Research focus: Ultrasound elastography, Soft-tissue mechanics
PhD, University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, 2010-2014
Dissertation topic: Kinematics/Kinetics, Achilles tendinopathy, Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
DPT, Washington University, Program in Physical Therapy, St. Louis, MO, 2006-2009
Research interests: Low back pain, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts
BA, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 2002-2006
Major: Spanish, Minor: Dance
SUMMARY PAPER
This session will discuss a mechanism-based approach to care that integrates neurobiological mechanisms, psychological influences, and the movement system. Achilles tendinopathy case examples will illustrate applying this approach to guide evaluation and prioritization of treatments.
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RUTH CHIMENTI - Where pain meets function and fear - Integrating movement-evoked pain and kinesiophobia into a mechanism-based approach to care04/04/2024 11:30 - 13:30
Workshop program
VI International Congress of Physiotherapy and Pain 2024.
