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Ashraf S. Gorgey is currently the Director of Spinal Cord Injury Research at Hunter Holmes McGuire at VA Medical Center and Professor at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University. He has a bachelor and master degrees in Physical Therapy from Cairo University in 1994 and 2000, respectively. He acquired his PhD in Exercise Physiology in 2005 with special emphasis on electrical stimulation, muscle activation and fatigue from the University of Georgia. In 2007, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan with special focus on studying the medical consequences, body composition and metabolic changes after spinal cord injury (SCI). His research background is in Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology with special interest in individuals with SCI. His research work has focused on investigating rehabilitation strategies that could improve the quality of life in individuals with SCI and minimize the SCI health related secondary complications. Dr. Gorgey is primarily interested in applications of electrical stimulation, and the capability of utilizing exercise intervention to evoke skeletal muscle hypertrophy, favorable body composition and metabolic profiles in persons with chronic SCI. He is also interested in understanding the cellular and molecular adaptations to unloading and hypertrophy. Recently, he has been investigating the effects of exoskeleton rehabilitation, epidural stimulation, trans-spinal stimulation on motor recovery after SCI. His research has received a national recognition by different organizations, including the Department of Veteran Affairs and Department of Defense. Dr. Gorgey has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and presented nationally as well as internationally in different scientific meetings.

Activities

Employment (1)

Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center: Richmond, VA, US

2008-06-22 to present | Director of Spinal Cord Research (Spinal Cord Injury Service and Disorders)
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Education and qualifications (6)

Virginia Commonwealth University: Richmond, VA, US

2012-08-05 to 2015-08-07 | MSC
Education
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University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI, US

2005-08 to 2007-07 | PostDoc (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation )
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University of Georgia: Athens, GA, US

2001-08-05 to 2005-08-01 | PhD
Education
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Cairo University: Giza, EG

1997-10 to 2000-05 | MSc (Physical Therapy)
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Cairo University Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine: Cairo, EG

1994-09-01 to 1995-08-31 | Internship (School of Medicine)
Education
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Cairo University: Giza, EG

1990-09 to 1994-05 | BSc (Physical Therapy)
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Funding (6)

Epidural Stimulation and Resistance Training for Overground Locomotion after SCI

2020-09 to 2025-08 | Grant
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (Frederick, Maryland, US)
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Asrhaf Gorgey

Transspinal versus Epidural Stimulation for Exoskeletal Assisted Walking after SCI

2020-07 to 2022-06 | Grant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DC, DC, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: B3456-P
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Asrhaf Gorgey

Testosterone and Long Pulse Width Stimulation for Denervated Muscles After Spinal Cord Injury

2018-07 to 2022-06 | Grant
Office of Research and Development (DC, DC, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: B2649-R
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Asrhaf Gorgey

Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy and Cardio-Metabolic Benefits After Spinal Cord Injury

2015-10 to 2019-09 | Grant
DoD-CDRMP (DC, US)
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Asrhaf Gorgey

CPS: Synergy: Sensor Network-Based Lower-Limb Prosthetic Optimization and Control

2014-12-01 to 2015-10-31 | Grant
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (n/a, US)
GRANT_NUMBER: grant.1446737
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Resistance Training and Testosterone After Spinal Cord Injury

2012-07 to 2017-06 | Grant
Office of Research and Development (DC, DC, US)
GRANT_NUMBER:

B7867-W

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Works (50 of 168)

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Epidural Stimulation and Resistance Training (REST-SCI) for Overground Locomotion After Spinal Cord Injury: Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2025-03 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Asrhaf Gorgey; Robert Trainer; Refka E. Khalil; Jakob Deitrich; Muhammad Uzair Rehman; Lance L. Goetz; Denise Lester; Adam Klausner; Carrie L. Peterson; Timothy Lavis
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

MRI Spinal Cord Reconstruction Provides Insights into Mapping and Migration Following Percutaneous Epidural Stimulation Implantation in Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2024-11 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Siddharth Venigalla; Muhammad Uzair Rehman; Jakob N. Deitrich; Robert Trainer; Asrhaf Gorgey
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Neurogenic Aging After Spinal Cord Injury: Highlighting the Unique Characteristics of Aging After Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2024-11 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Brittany L. Tretter; David R. Dolbow; Vincent Ooi; Gary J Farkas; Joshua M. Miller; Jakob N. Deitrich; Asrhaf Gorgey
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

The Clinical Management of Electrical Stimulation Therapies in the Rehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2024-05 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: David R. Dolbow; Ines Bersch; Asrhaf Gorgey; Glen Davis
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Peak Slope Ratio of the Recruitment Curves Compared to Muscle Evoked Potentials to Optimize Standing Configurations with Percutaneous Epidural Stimulation after Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2024-02 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Ahmad M. Alazzam; William B. Ballance; Andrew C. Smith; Enrico Rejc; Kenneth A. Weber; Robert Trainer; Asrhaf Gorgey
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Interleaved configurations of percutaneous epidural stimulation enhanced overground stepping in a person with chronic paraplegia.

Frontiers in neuroscience
2023-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Venigalla S; Rehman MU; George B; Rejc E; Gouda JJ
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Effects of two different paradigms of electrical stimulation exercise on cardio-metabolic risk factors after spinal cord injury. A randomized clinical trial.

Frontiers in neurology
2023-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Khalil RE; Carter W; Ballance B; Gill R; Khan R; Goetz L; Lavis T; Sima AP; Adler RA
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

The comparison of total energy and protein intake relative to estimated requirements in chronic spinal cord injury.

The British journal of nutrition
2023-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Farkas GJ; Berg AS; Sneij A; Dolbow DR; Gorgey AS; Gater DR
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

A case study of percutaneous epidural stimulation to enable motor control in two men after spinal cord injury.

Nature communications
2023-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Trainer R; Sutor TW; Goldsmith JA; Alazzam A; Goetz LL; Lester D; Lavis TD
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Electrical Stimulation Exercise for People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Healthcare Provider Perspective

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2023-04 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: David R. Dolbow; Asrhaf Gorgey; Therese E. Johnston; Ines Bersch
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

The international functional electrical stimulation society (IFESS): Highlights from the IFESS conference at RehabWeek 2022.

Artificial organs
2023-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Spaich EG; Yoshida K; Street T; Ferrante S
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Trends in measuring BMR and RMR after spinal cord injury: a comprehensive review.

The British journal of nutrition
2023-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Alazzam AM; Alrubaye MW; Goldsmith JA; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Denervation impacts muscle quality and knee bone mineral density after spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord
2023-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Alazzam AM; Goldsmith JA; Khalil RE; Khan MR; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Effects of percutaneously-implanted epidural stimulation on cardiovascular autonomic function and spasticity after complete spinal cord injury: A case report.

Frontiers in neuroscience
2023-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Goldsmith J; Alazzam A; Trainer R
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Electrical Stimulation Exercise Recommendations for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury.

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
2023-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Dolbow DR; Gorgey AS; Sutor TW; Musselman K; Bochkezanian V; Davis GM
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Optimization of Transspinal Stimulation Applications for Motor Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury: Scoping Review.

Journal of clinical medicine
2023-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Rehman MU; Sneed D; Sutor TW; Hoenig H; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Response to Letter to the Editor on "Effects of Electrical Stimulation Training on Body Composition Parameters After Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review".

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
2022-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Bekhet AH; Jahan AM; Bochkezanian V; Musselman KE; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Employment of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Examine Muscle and Bone Qualities after Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2022-11 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Asrhaf Gorgey; Refka E. Khalil; Tommy Sutor; Jacob A. Goldsmith; David X. Cifu
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Predictors of muscle hypertrophy responsiveness to electrically evoked resistance training after spinal cord injury.

European journal of applied physiology
2022-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Goldsmith JA; Khalil RE; Liu XH; Pan J; Cardozo C; Adler RA
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Testosterone and long pulse width stimulation (TLPS) for denervated muscles after spinal cord injury: a study protocol of randomised clinical trial.

BMJ open
2022-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Khalil RE; Alrubaye M; Gill R; Rivers J; Goetz LL; Cifu DX; Castillo T; Caruso D; Lavis TD et al.
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Fat to lean mass ratio in spinal cord injury: Possible interplay of components of body composition that may instigate systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

The journal of spinal cord medicine
2022-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Dolbow DR; Farkas GJ; Berg AS; Welsch MA; Gorgey AS; Gater DR
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Bioelectric Medicine: Electrotherapy and Transcutaneous Electromagnetic Stimulation-Clinical and Research Challenges.

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
2022-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Steadman CJ; Abd-El Barr MM; Lad SP; Gad P; Gorgey AS; Hoenig H
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Single Lead Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation Targeted Trunk Control and Standing in Complete Paraplegia

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2022-08 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Asrhaf Gorgey; Jan J. Gouda
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Leisure-time physical activity, anthropometrics, and body composition as predictors of quality of life domains after spinal cord injury: an exploratory cross-sectional study.

Neural regeneration research
2022-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Mickens MN; Perrin P; Goldsmith JA; Khalil RE; Carter Iii WE; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

The interaction of macronutrients and body composition among individuals with chronic spinal cord injury.

The British journal of nutrition
2022-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Goldsmith JA; Holman ME; Puri P; Khalil RE; Ennasr AN; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Assessment of mitochondrial respiratory capacity using minimally invasive and noninvasive techniques in persons with spinal cord injury.

PloS one
2022-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Lai RE; Holman ME; Chen Q; Rivers J; Lesnefsky EJ; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Role of pulsatile growth hormone (GH) secretion in the regulation of lipolysis in fasting humans.

Clinical diabetes and endocrinology
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Goldenberg N; Horowitz JF; Gorgey A; Sakharova A; Barkan AL
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

The COVID-19 pandemic impacts all domains of quality of life in Egyptians with spinal cord injury: a retrospective longitudinal study.

Spinal cord
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Elaraby A; Shahein M; Bekhet AH; Perrin PB; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Visceral Adiposity, Inflammation, and Testosterone Predict Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Mass and Activity in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury.

Frontiers in physiology
2022-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Goldsmith JA; Lai RE; Garten RS; Chen Q; Lesnefsky EJ; Perera RA; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Epidural stimulation with locomotor training ameliorates unstable blood pressure after tetraplegia. A case report.

Annals of clinical and translational neurology
2022-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Sutor TW; Goldsmith JA; Ennasr AN; Lavis TD; Cifu DX; Trainer R
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Exoskeleton Training and Trans-Spinal Stimulation for Physical Activity Enhancement After Spinal Cord Injury (EXTra-SCI): An Exploratory Study.

Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences
2022-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Sutor TW; Ghatas MP; Goetz LL; Lavis TD; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Benefits and interval training in individuals with spinal cord injury: A thematic review.

The journal of spinal cord medicine
2021-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Dolbow DR; Davis GM; Welsch M; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Skeletal muscle stiffness as measured by magnetic resonance elastography after chronic spinal cord injury: a cross-sectional pilot study.

Neural regeneration research
2021-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Ghatas MP; Khan MR; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Comparison of Various Indices in Identifying Insulin Resistance and Diabetes in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2021-11 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Gary J Farkas; Phillip S. Gordon; Nareka Trewick; Asrhaf Gorgey; David R. Dolbow; Eduard Tiozzo; Arthur S. Berg; David R. Gater
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Effects of dose de-escalation following testosterone treatment and evoked resistance exercise on body composition, metabolic profile, and neuromuscular parameters in persons with spinal cord injury.

Physiological reports
2021-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Khalil RE; Gill R; Khan R; Adler RA
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Invasive and Non-Invasive Approaches of Electrical Stimulation to Improve Physical Functioning after Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2021-11 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: David R. Dolbow; Asrhaf Gorgey; Tommy Sutor; Vanesa Bochkezanian; Kristin Musselman
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Prediction of Distal Femur and Proximal Tibia Bone Mineral Density From Total Body Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scans in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury.

Journal of clinical densitometry : the official journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry
2021-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Ghatas MP; Sutor TW; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Effects of Electrical Stimulation Training on Body Composition Parameters After Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review.

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
2021-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Bekhet AH; Jahan AM; Bochkezanian V; Musselman KE; Elsareih AA; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Epidural spinal cord stimulation as an intervention for motor recovery after motor complete spinal cord injury.

Journal of neurophysiology
2021-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Hachmann JT; Yousak A; Wallner JJ; Gad PN; Edgerton VR; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Low-dose testosterone replacement therapy and electrically evoked resistance training enhance muscle quality after spinal cord injury.

Neural regeneration research
2021-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Lai RE; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation resistance training enhances oxygen uptake and ventilatory efficiency independent of mitochondrial complexes after spinal cord injury: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)
2021-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Lai RE; Khalil RE; Rivers J; Cardozo C; Chen Q; Lesnefsky EJ
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Acute exercise improves glucose effectiveness but not insulin sensitivity in paraplegia.

Disability and rehabilitation
2021-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Farkas GJ; Swartz AM; Gorgey AS; Berg AS; Gater DR
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Role of exercise on visceral adiposity after spinal cord injury: a cardiometabolic risk factor.

European journal of applied physiology
2021-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Goldsmith JA; Ennasr AN; Farkas GJ; Gater DR; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Anthropometric Prediction of Visceral Adiposity in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury.

Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
2021-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Gorgey AS; Ennasr AN; Farkas GJ; Gater DR
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Body Composition and Metabolic Assessment After Motor Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Development of a Clinically Relevant Equation to Estimate Body Fat.

Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
2021-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Gater DR; Farkas GJ; Dolbow DR; Berg A; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Bone and non-contractile soft tissue changes following open kinetic chain resistance training and testosterone treatment in spinal cord injury: an exploratory study.

Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA
2021-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Holman ME; Chang G; Ghatas MP; Saha PK; Zhang X; Khan MR; Sima AP; Adler RA; Gorgey AS
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Energy Expenditure, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Body Composition Following Arm Cycling or Functional Electrical Stimulation Exercises in Spinal Cord Injury: A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial.

Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
2021-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Farkas GJ; Gorgey AS; Dolbow DR; Berg AS; Gater DR
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Asrhaf Gorgey via Europe PubMed Central

Measurement of Visceral Adipose Tissue in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry: Generation and Application of a Predictive Equation

Journal of Clinical Densitometry
2020 | Journal article
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Contributors: McCauley, L.S.; Ghatas, M.P.; Sumrell, R.M.; Cirnigliaro, C.M.; Kirshblum, S.C.; Bauman, W.A.; Gorgey, A.S.
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Long-term effect of intrathecal baclofen treatment on bone health and body composition after spinal cord injury: A case matched report.

World journal of orthopedics
2020-10-18 | Journal article
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Asrhaf Gorgey

Electrical stimulation and denervated muscles after spinal cord injury.

Neural regeneration research
2020-08-01 | Journal article
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