Douglas G. Kinnett, MD
Staff Physician
is conducting research into outcomes and effectiveness of interventions for spasticity in cerebral palsy, including the use of electrodiagnosis in management in birth brachial plexus palsy.
513-636-7480
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Douglas G. Kinnett, MD
Staff Physician
Academic Information
Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
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Specialties
Spasticity evaluation and management; traumatic brain injury evaluation and management
Biography
Douglas Kinnett, MD, specializes in Pediatric Rehabilitation. Children with impairments resulting in restrictions in their ability to function in society are the primary interest of the Pediatric Rehabilitation physician. A majority of these children have injury to their brain from trauma or have cerebral palsy. Dr. Kinnett has developed expertise in the treatment of spasticity that is often seen in these children. Because of his experience, Dr. Kinnett is frequently asked to lecture on spasticity management in this region of the country. Beyond this special interest, he works with other members of the division of Pediatric Rehabilitation to provide a comprehensive approach to develop the full potential of these children as they grow into adulthood. Training of new physicians in this area is also a priority in the division of Pediatric Rehabilitation. Dr. Kinnett provides teaching experiences for these physicians in training along with other members of the division. He has twice been honored to receive a teaching award for his efforts in this training. The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Rehabilitation training program is considered one of the top programs in the country. Dr. Kinnett has been a faculty member at Cincinnati Children's since 1993. He accepted this position after being the first resident physician to complete the Pediatric Rehabilitation training program at Cincinnati Children's. Dr. Kinnett attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati after working four years as a research assistant at Cincinnati Children's. Prior to this, he completed BS and MA degrees at Indiana State University.
Education and Training
MD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1988.
Residency: Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1994 (re-certification, 2004); Pediatrics, 1997 (re-certification, 2004)
Publications
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Burrow TA, Bailey LA, Kinnett DG, Hopkin RJ. Acute progression of neuromuscular findings in infantile Pompe disease. Pediatr Neurol. 2010 Jun;42(6):455-8. Kinnett D. Botulinum toxin A injections in children: technique and dosing issues. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Oct;83(10 Suppl):S59-64. Adams BB, Vargus-Adams JN, Franz DN, Kinnett DG. Hyperhidrosis in pediatric spinal cord injury: a case report and gabapentin therapy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 Mar;46(3):444-6. Kinnett D, Keebler P. Functional changes and adverse reactions after successful treatment of hereditary myokymia: a case report. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2001 Feb;82(2):256-9.
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Brad G. Kurowski, MD, MS
is interested in evaluating the genetic influence on cognitive and behavioral recovery after pediatric traumatic brain injury. He is working to characterize how individual genes influence recovery and he is working to characterize how genes interact with environmental factors to ultimately influence recover.
513-636-7480
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Brad G. Kurowski, MD, MS
Academic Information
Instructor, Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Specialties
Clinical InterestsTraumatic brain injury, specifically mild TBI and concussion in children Research InterestsGenetic influence on cognitive and behavioral recovery after pediatric traumatic brain injury; improving evidence-based management of pediatric TBI
Biography
Brad Kurowski, MS, MD, holds a BS and MS in biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2000. Dr. Kurowski completed his medical school training at Case Western Reserve, University School of Medicine in 2004. Subsequently, Dr. Kurowski completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2008 and his fellowship training in pediatric rehabilitation medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in 2010. Dr. Kurowski joined the faculty at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center through the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine in July of 2010.
Education and Training
MD: Case Western Reserve, University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH.
MS: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
Publications
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Kurowski BG, Taylor HG, Yeates KO, Walz NC, Stancin T, Wade SL. Caregiver ratings of long-term executive dysfunction and attention problems after early childhood traumatic brain injury: family functioning is important. PM R. 2011 Sep;3(9):836-45.
Kurowski B, Michaud L Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. In: Nelson, M. (Ed): Pediatric Rehabilitation Review Book. Kurowski B, Wade S, Cecil K, Walz N, Weihong Y, Rajagopal R, Holland S. Correlation of Diffusion Tensor Imaging with Executive Function Measures after Early Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 2009 2(4):273-83. Dicianno BE, Kurowski BG, Yang JM, Chancellor MB, Bejjani GK, Fairman AD, Lewis N, Sotirake J. Rehabilitation and medical management of the adult with spina bifida. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 Dec;87(12):1027-50. Review.
Grants
Genetic Influence on Cognitive and Behavioral Recovery after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. Principal Investigator. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Jul 2010 – Jun 2013. #7K12 HD1001097-13. Long-term Executive, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Functioning After Adolescent Traumatic Brain Injury: Importance of Environment, Genetics, and a Behavioral Intervention. Principle Investigator. Ohio Department of Public Safety. Jul 2011-Jun 2012.
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Mary A. McMahon, MD
Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
is researching outcomes and effectiveness of interventions in muscular dystrophy.
513-636-7480
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Mary A. McMahon, MD
Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
Academic Information
Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
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Specialties
Neuromuscular disorders; myelomeningocele
Education and Training
MD: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, 1992.
Residency: Children's Hospital Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
Certification: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2006; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2000; Pediatrics, 1997.
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Linda J. Michaud, MD
Director, Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation
is focused on clinical outcomes and clinical effectiveness of interventions for children with brachial plexus and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
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Linda J. Michaud, MD
Director, Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation
Associate Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship
Academic Information
Professor, Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Specialties
Brachial plexus injury; traumatic brain injury
Education and Training
MD: University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1982.
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA and Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA; University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Fellowship: University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1988 - 1990.
Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Pediatrics, 1987.
Specialty Certifications: 1987 American Board of Pediatrics, Diplomate, No. 35204; 1990 American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Diplomate, No. 3325; 2003 American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Subspecialty Certification: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, No. 33 (2003-2013).
Publications
Mehlman CT, DeVoe WB, Lippert WC, Michaud LJ, Allgier AJ, Foad SL. Arthroscopically assisted Sever-L'Episcopo procedure improves clinical and radiographic outcomes in neonatal brachial plexus palsy patients. J Pediatr Orthop. 2011 Apr-May;31(3):341-51. Talbert RJ, Michaud LJ, Mehlman CT, Kinnett DG, Laor T, Foad SL, Schnell B, Salisbury S. EMG and MRI are Independently Related to Shoulder External Rotation Function in Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2011 Mar;31(2):194-204. Kaulfers AM, Backeljauw PF, Reifschneider K, Blum S, Michaud L, Weiss M, Rose SR. Endocrine dysfunction following traumatic brain injury in children. J Pediatr. 2010 Dec;157(6):894-9. Vargus-Adams JN, McMahon MA, Michaud LJ, Bean J, Vinks AA. Pharmacokinetics of amantadine in children with impaired consciousness due to acquired brain injury: preliminary findings using a sparse-sampling technique. PM R. 2010 Jan;2(1):37-42. Michaud LJ. Managing the issues facing individuals with CP across the lifespan. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2009 Aug;20(3):xv-xvi. McMahon MA, Vargus-Adams JN, Michaud LJ, Bean J. Effects of amantadine in children with impaired consciousness caused by acquired brain injury: a pilot study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Jul;88(7):525-32. Dickey M, Jamison L, Michaud L, Care M, Bernstein DI, Staat MA. Rotavirus meningoencephalitis in a previously healthy child and a review of the literature. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Apr;28(4):318-21. Walz NC, Cecil KM, Wade SL, Michaud LJ. Late proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy following traumatic brain injury during early childhood: relationship with neurobehavioral outcomes. J Neurotrauma. 2008 Feb;25(2):94-103. Karunanayaka PR, Holland SK, Yuan W, Altaye M, Jones BV, Michaud LJ, Walz NC, Wade SL. Neural substrate differences in language networks and associated language-related behavioral impairments in children with TBI: a preliminary fMRI investigation. NeuroRehabilitation. 2007;22(5):355-69. Yuan W, Holland SK, Schmithorst VJ, Walz NC, Cecil KM, Jones BV, Karunanayaka P, Michaud L, Wade SL. Diffusion tensor MR imaging reveals persistent white matter alteration after traumatic brain injury experienced during early childhood. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2007 Nov-Dec;28(10):1919-25. Wade SL, Michaud L, Brown TM. Putting the pieces together: preliminary efficacy of a family problem-solving intervention for children with traumatic brain injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2006 Jan-Feb;21(1):57-67.
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David W. Pruitt, MD
Medical Director, Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit
Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship
Academic Information
Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
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Specialties
Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation; child and adolescent spinal cord injury; neuro-oncology and musculoskeletal oncology
Education and Training
BS: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1994. MD: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 1998. Residency: Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. Certification: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2007; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2004.
Publications
Pruitt DW, Tsai T. Common medical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2009 Aug;20(3):453-67. Review.
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Jilda N. Vargus-Adams, MD, MSc
Pediatric Rehabilitation
is interested in outcome measurement and clinical effectiveness in cerebral palsy. Her research address the outcomes of various interventions in cerebral palsy including robotic gait training and electrical stimulation as well as the best methods to measure function and quality of life.
513-636-7480
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Jilda N. Vargus-Adams, MD, MSc
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Academic Information
Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Specialties
Clinical InterestsCerebral palsy; epidemiology; evidence-based practice Research InterestsUse of medication for spasticity in cerebral palsy; health-related quality of life in cerebral palsy; outcomes research in cerebral palsy; clinical effectiveness in cerebral palsy
Biography
Jilda Vargus-Adams is a pediatric physiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati. She graduated from Brown University, the Yale School of Medicine, and the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Vargus-Adams completed both a combined residency in pediatrics and physical medicine & rehabilitation and a research fellowship in pediatric rehabilitation at the University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Children’s. She joined the faculty at Cincinnati in 2000 and contributes to the training and education of residents and fellows. Presently, she is involved in developing a comprehensive CP program and serves as its Research Director. She has received career development awards from the NIH and CPIRF. Her research projects have included studies of therapy and pharmaceutical interventions for CP and work to evaluate and understand outcome measurement tools. Dr. Vargus-Adams serves on the editorial board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics and the medical advisory board of Reaching for the Stars, a national parent advocacy group for cerebral palsy. She is also on the boards of directors of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati.
Education and Training
BA: Brown University, Providence, RI, 1990. MD: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 1995. MS: Harvard School of Public Health, Epidemiology, Boston, MA, 2002. Residency: Pediatrics / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1995 - 2000. Fellowship: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Research, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2000-2002 Certification: Pediatrics, 2000. Sub-specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2001; Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2007.
Publications
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Vargus-Adams JN, Martin LK. Domains of importance for parents, medical professionals and youth with cerebral palsy considering treatment outcomes. Child Care Health Dev. 2010 Jul 19. Baird MW, Vargus-Adams J. Outcome measures used in studies of botulinum toxin in childhood cerebral palsy: a systematic review. J Child Neurol. 2010 Jun;25(6):721-7. Vargus-Adams JN, McMahon MA, Michaud LJ, Bean J, Vinks AA. Pharmacokinetics of amantadine in children with impaired consciousness due to acquired brain injury: preliminary findings using a sparse-sampling technique. PM R. 2010 Jan;2(1):37-42.
Vargus-Adams JN, Martin LK. Measuring what matters in cerebral palsy: a breadth of important domains and outcome measures. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Dec;90(12):2089-95.
Vargus-Adams J. Understanding function and other outcomes in cerebral palsy. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2009 Aug;20(3):567-75.
McMahon MA, Vargus-Adams JN, Michaud LJ, Bean J. Effects of amantadine in children with impaired consciousness caused by acquired brain injury: a pilot study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Jul;88(7):525-32.
Vargus-Adams J. Quality of life for adolescents with cerebral palsy: perspectives of adolescents and parents. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2009 Mar;51(3):169-70.
Vargus-Adams JN. Inconsistencies with physical functioning and the child health questionnaire in children with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr. 2008 Aug;153(2):199-202, 202.e1.
Vargus-Adams J. Longitudinal use of the Child Health Questionnaire in childhood cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2006 May;48(5):343-7.
Vargus-Adams J. Health-related quality of life in childhood cerebral palsy. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 May;86(5):940-5.
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Shari Wade, PhD
Director of Research
Research Professor
Academic Information
Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
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Specialties
Psychological impact of chronic medical conditions on children and their families
Education and Training
PhD: Clinical Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1988. Fellowship: Clinical Psychology, Yale University, Department of Psychiatry, New Haven, Conn., 1987; Pediatric Psychology, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, 1989.
Publications
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Wade SL, Cassedy A, Walz NC, Taylor HG, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The relationship of parental warm responsiveness and negativity to emerging behavior problems following traumatic brain injury in young children. Dev Psychol. 2011 Jan;47(1):119-33. Tlustos SJ, Chiu CY, Walz NC, Holland SK, Bernard L, Wade SL. Neural correlates of interference control in adolescents with traumatic brain injury: functional magnetic resonance imaging study of the counting stroop task. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2011 Jan;17(1):181-9.
Wade SL, Walz NC, Carey J, Williams KM, Cass J, Herren L, Mark E, Yeates KO. A randomized trial of teen online problem solving for improving executive function deficits following pediatric traumatic brain injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2010 Nov-Dec;25(6):409-15. Walz NC, Yeates KO, Taylor HG, Stancin T, Wade SL. Theory of mind skills 1 year after traumatic brain injury in 6- to 8-year-old children. J Neuropsychol. 2010 Sep;4(Pt 2):181-95.
Chapman LA, Wade SL, Walz NC, Taylor HG, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Clinically significant behavior problems during the initial 18 months following early childhood traumatic brain injury. Rehabil Psychol. 2010 Feb;55(1):48-57.
Wade SL, Walz NC, Cassedy A, Taylor HG, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Caregiver functioning following early childhood TBI: do moms and dads respond differently? NeuroRehabilitation. 2010;27(1):63-72.
Walz NC, Yeates KO, Taylor HG, Stancin T, Wade SL. First-order theory of mind skills shortly after traumatic brain injury in 3- to 5-year-old children. Dev Neuropsychol. 2009 Jul;34(4):507-19.
Wade SL, Oberjohn K, Burkhardt A, Greenberg I. Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a web-based parenting skills program for young children with traumatic brain injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2009 Jul-Aug;24(4):239-47.
Wade SL, Walz NC, Carey JC, Williams KM. Brief report: Description of feasibility and satisfaction findings from an innovative online family problem-solving intervention for adolescents following traumatic brain injury. J Pediatr Psychol. 2009 Jun;34(5):517-22.
Kurowski B, Wade SL, Cecil KM, Walz NC, Yuan W, Rajagopal A, Holland SK. Correlation of diffusion tensor imaging with executive function measures after early childhood traumatic brain injury. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2009 Jan 1;2(4):273-283.
Grants
Long-Term Functional Outcomes of Early Traumatic Brain Injury. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Sep 2009 - Aug 2014.
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