Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
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Gad Alon

Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, United States of America

Biography

Dr. Alon is an Emeritus Associate Professor in the school of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. His major teaching included electrotherapy, management of limb amputation, management of pathological movements and therapeutic technologies. He has been awarded faculty of the year 6 times and his research and teaching has earned him world recognition in the field of clinical electrotherapy.

Publications

Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (OBPI): Is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) a Viable Intervention Option?

An estimated 35,000 new-borns will acquire obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) each year in the USA. Despite major advancements in early neurosurgical procedures resulting in peripheral re-innervation, the recovery process typically takes several years. The inability to activate the upper extremity (UE) muscles during this period results in sev... Read More»

Gad Alon

: J Nov Physiother 2019, 9: 419

10.4172/2165-7025.1000419

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