Workshop: abstract #291
Tracks
Room G2
Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
15:15 - 16:30 |
Room G2 |
Overview
Neurogenic Aging Following Spinal Cord Injury: Key Traits and Strategies to Combat Premature Aging Conditions.
Presenter (if the session has co-presenters, they will be listed in the APP)
Dr David Dolbow
Professor Physical Therapy Program, Research Professor College of Osteopathic Medicine
William Carey University
Neurogenic Aging Following Spinal Cord Injury: Key Traits and Strategies to Combat Premature Aging Conditions.
Biography
Dr. Dolbow is a Professor in the Physical Therapy Program, and a Research Professor in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Dr Dolbow has over 40 years of experience working in rehabilitation medicine as a licensed Physical Therapist, Registered Kinesiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, and a Physical Therapist Research Specialist. Dr. Dolbow has treated individuals with a wide variety of physical conditions and has a Certification in Neurologic Clinic Practice and is a Certified Research Specialist. Dr. Dolbow taught and conducted research at the University of Southern Mississippi as well as William Carey University and was a research faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University for 2 years. Teaching responsibilities include evidence-based practice I, II, and III, wellness and prevention, cardiopulmonary PT, PT modalities, neurologic conditions, and assessment and evaluation of physical trauma. Since 2010, Dr. Dolbow has been investigating the effects of spinal cord injury on functional mobility, body composition, and the risk of secondary comorbidities. Dr. Dolbow’s research interests include improving the quality of life in those with spinal cord injuries and other paralytic conditions by improving functional mobility and decreasing secondary morbidities such as obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. Primary investigative modes of treatment include various activities induced by electrical stimulation including neuromuscular stimulation resistance training, functional electrical stimulation cycling, hybrid cycling, arm ergometry, and manual therapy (counterstrain). Dr. Dolbow has published numerous research articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Dolbow is a regular speaker nationally and internationally at rehabilitation and research conferences. Dr. Dolbow is also an adjunct professor in the School of Health Professions at the University of Southern Mississippi and remains clinically active providing physical therapy services on a PRN basis.
