Smita Rao

2025

Countermovement Jump Inefficiency Is Mostly Independent of Quadriceps Weakness in Athletes Returning to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Orishimo, K. F., Fukunaga, T., Kremenic, I. J., Rao, S., Magill, R., Ling, W. K., Mchugh, M. P. & Nicholas, S. J., May 1 2025, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 39, 5, p. 562-569 8 p.

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Gaps in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Blindness and Low Vision: The Imperative of Rehabilitation for Visual Disability

Gersony, A., Han, Y., Beheshti, M., Hamilton-Fletcher, G., Stants, H., Stolfi, A., Roberts, P., Rao, S. & Rizzo, J. R., Feb 1 2025, In: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 104, 2, p. 177-183 7 p.

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2024

Hypoalgesia and Conditioned Pain Modulation in Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise

Yang, J., Rolnick, N., Merriwether, E. & Rao, S., Jul 28 2024, In: International Journal of Sports Medicine. 45, 11, p. 810-819 10 p.

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Impact of Patient-Clinician Relationships on Pain and Objective Functional Measures for Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain: An Experimental Study

Vorensky, M., Squires, A., Jones, S., Sajnani, N., Castillo, E. & Rao, S., Nov 2024, In: Journal of health care for the poor and underserved. 35, 4, p. 1229-1257 29 p.

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Muscle activity and hypoalgesia in blood flow restricted versus unrestricted effort-matched resistance exercise in healthy adults

Yang, J., O'Keeffe, R., Shirazi, S. Y., Mehrdad, S., Atashzar, S. F. & Rao, S., Jul 2024, In: Physiological Reports. 12, 14, e16037.

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Racial Differences in Movement-Related Appraisals and Pain Behaviors Among Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

Kissi, A., Vorensky, M., Sturgeon, J. A., Vervoort, T., van Alboom, I., Guck, A., Perera, R. A., Rao, S. & Trost, Z., May 2024, In: Journal of Pain. 25, 5, 104438.

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Open Access

2023

Asymmetries in Two-Dimensional Trunk and Knee Kinematics During a Single-Leg Drop Landing Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Vorensky, M., Peredo, D., Colón, W., Rao, S. & Kakar, R. S., Sep 1 2023, In: International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 28, 5, p. 244-252 9 p.

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Lower-Limb Non-Parametric Functional Muscle Network: Test-Retest Reliability Analysis

O'Keeffe, R., Yang, J., Mehrdad, S., Rao, S. & Farokh Atashzar, S., 2023, In: IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 31, p. 2953-2963 11 p.

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Non-Parametric Functional Muscle Network as a Robust Biomarker of Fatigue

O'Keeffe, R., Shirazi, S. Y., Yang, J., Mehrdad, S., Rao, S. & Atashzar, S. F., Apr 1 2023, In: IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics. 27, 4, p. 2105-2116 12 p.

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Open Access

2022

High Level Mobility Training in Ambulatory Patients with Acquired Non-Progressive Central Neurological Injury: a Feasibility Study

Gallo, E., Yao, L., Tarpey, T., Cepeda, J., Connors, K. A., Kedzierska, I. & Rao, S., 2022, In: Brain Injury. 36, 6, p. 768-774 7 p.

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Interrater Reliability of an Observational Rating Scale and Video Analysis of Yoga Poses

Richmond, D., Castro, K., Rathod, V., da Costa Dias, T. M., de Lima Filho, N. M., Meer, J. & Rao, S., Feb 2022, In: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 31, 2, p. 246-252 7 p.

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Mapping age- and sex-specific HIV prevalence in adults in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000-2018

Local Burden Dis Sub-Saharan Afric, Dec 19 2022, In: BMC Medicine. 20, 1, 24 p., 488.

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2021

Lower extremity MRI following 10-week supervised exercise intervention in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Brown, R., Sharafi, A., Slade, J. M., Convit, A., Davis, N., Baete, S., Milton, H., Mroczek, K. J., Kluding, P. M., Regatte, R. R., Parasoglou, P. & Rao, S., Sep 13 2021, In: BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care. 9, 1, e002312.

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Open Access

Simultaneous T₁, T₂, and T_1ρ relaxation mapping of the lower leg muscle with MR fingerprinting

Sharafi, A., Medina, K., Zibetti, M. W. V., Rao, S., Cloos, M. A., Brown, R. & Regatte, R. R., Jul 2021, In: Magnetic resonance in medicine. 86, 1, p. 372-381 10 p.

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2020

Reliability of a New Clinical Gait Assessment Scale for Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking Gait–A Pilot Study

Ali, E., Len, A., Ling, W. & Rao, S., Nov 1 2020, In: Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 40, 6, p. 669-680 12 p.

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2019

Immediate effect of visual, auditory and combined feedback on foot strike pattern

Phanpho, C., Rao, S. & Moffat, M., Oct 2019, In: Gait and Posture. 74, p. 212-217 6 p.

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2018

Reliability and validity of wrist-worn activity monitors in healthy young adults

Ali, E., Wani, D., Ling, W. & Rao, S., 2018, In: Physiotherapy Practice and Research. 39, 2, p. 117-124 8 p.

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2017

An investigation of structure, flexibility, and function variables that discriminate asymptomatic foot types

Shultz, S. P., Song, J., Kraszewski, A. P., Hafer, J. F., Rao, S., Backus, S., Mootanah, R. & Hillstrom, H. J., Jun 2017, In: Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 33, 3, p. 203-210 8 p.

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Measuring Joint Flexibility in Hallux Rigidus Using a Novel Flexibility Jig

Cody, E. A., Kraszewski, A. P., Marinescu, A., Kunas, G. C., Mani, S. B., Rao, S., Hillstrom, H. H. & Ellis, S. J., Aug 1 2017, In: Foot and Ankle International. 38, 8, p. 885-892 8 p.

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Novel pressure-sensing smart insole system used for the prevention of pressure ulceration in the insensate foot

Alfonso, A. R., Rao, S., Everett, B. & Chiu, E. S., 2017, In: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open. 5, 12, e1568.

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Open Access

2016

Are Pressure Time Integral and Cumulative Plantar Stress Related to First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain? Results From a Community-Based Study

Rao, S., Douglas Gross, K., Niu, J., Nevitt, M. C., Lewis, C. E., Torner, J. C., Hietpas, J., Felson, D. & Hillstrom, H. J., Sep 1 2016, In: Arthritis and Rheumatism. 68, 9, p. 1232-1238 7 p.

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2014

Reliability of measurement of glenohumeral internal rotation, external rotation, and total arc of motion in 3 test positions

Kevern, M. A., Beecher, M. & Rao, S., Nov 1 2014, In: Journal of Athletic Training. 49, 5, p. 640-646 7 p.

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2013

Reliability and relevance of radiographic measures of metatarsus primus elevatus and arch alignment in individuals with midfoot arthritis and controls

Rao, S. & Bell, K., 2013, In: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 103, 5, p. 347-354 8 p.

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2012

Regional plantar pressure during walking, stair ascent and descent

Rao, S. & Carter, S., Jun 2012, In: Gait and Posture. 36, 2, p. 265-270 6 p.

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2011

Open Access

The effect of arch height on kinematic coupling during walking

Wilken, J., Rao, S., Saltzman, C. & Yack, H. J., Mar 2011, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 26, 3, p. 318-323 6 p.

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The effect of foot structure on 1st metatarsophalangeal joint flexibility and hallucal loading

Rao, S., Song, J., Kraszewski, A., Backus, S., Ellis, S. J., Md, J. T. D. & Hillstrom, H. J., May 2011, In: Gait and Posture. 34, 1, p. 131-137 7 p.

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2010

Orthoses Alter In Vivo Segmental Foot Kinematics During Walking in Patients With Midfoot Arthritis

Rao, S., Baumhauer, J. F., Tome, J. & Nawoczenski, D. A., Apr 2010, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 91, 4, p. 608-614 7 p.

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Relationships between segmental foot mobility and plantar loading in individuals with and without diabetes and neuropathy

Rao, S., Saltzman, C. L. & Yack, H. J., Feb 2010, In: Gait and Posture. 31, 2, p. 251-255 5 p.

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Open Access

2009

Comparison of in vivo segmental foot motion during walking and step descent in patients with midfoot arthritis and matched asymptomatic control subjects

Rao, S., Baumhauer, J. F., Tome, J. & Nawoczenski, D. A., May 29 2009, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 42, 8, p. 1054-1060 7 p.

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Shoe inserts alter plantar loading and function in patients with midfoot arthritis

Rao, S., Baumhauer, J. F., Becica, L. & Nawoczenski, D. A., 2009, In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 39, 7, p. 522-531 10 p.

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2008

Midfoot arthritis: Nonoperative Options and Decision Making for Fusion

Rao, S., Nawoczenski, D. A. & Baumhauer, J. F., Sep 2008, In: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery. 7, 3, p. 188-195 8 p.

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2007

Segmental foot mobility in individuals with and without diabetes and neuropathy

Rao, S., Saltzman, C. & Yack, H. J., May 2007, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 22, 4, p. 464-471 8 p.

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Open Access

2006

Ankle ROM and stiffness measured at rest and during gait in individuals with and without diabetic sensory neuropathy

Rao, S., Saltzman, C. & Yack, H. J., Nov 2006, In: Gait and Posture. 24, 3, p. 295-301 7 p.

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Open Access

Increased passive ankle stiffness and reduced dorsiflexion range of motion in individuals with diabetes mellitus

Rao, S. R., Saltzman, C. L., Wilken, J. & Yak, H. J., Aug 2006, In: Foot and Ankle International. 27, 8, p. 617-622 6 p.

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Open Access

2003

Measuring children's vertical ground reaction forces with accelerometry during walking, running, and jumping: The Iowa bone development study

Janz, K. F., Rao, S., Baumann, H. J. & Schultz, J. L., Feb 2003, In: Pediatric Exercise Science. 15, 1, p. 34-43 10 p.

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