CURRICULUM VITAE

Last modified: Jun 1, 2016

Name: THIRU M. ANNASWAMY Office Address: 4500, S. Lancaster Road, Dept. of PM&R, #117

Dallas, TX: 75216 Ph: (214) 857-0273 Fax: (214) 857-1281 Home Address: 916, Araf Avenue, Richardson, TX-75081 Home Phone: (972) 644-7031 Mobile Phone: (214) 455-7504 Email: thiru.annaswamy@va.gov; thirudoc@yahoo.com;

thiru.annaswamy@utsouthwestern.edu Place of birth: Bangalore, India Previously: Mandyam A. Thirunarayan

EDUCATION

1994 M.A.-The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, Austin, Texas (specialization: Motor Control & Neuroscience)

1992 M.B.B.S.-Mysore Medical College, Mysore University, Mysore, India; Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

1996-1999 Resident in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

1995-1996 Transitional Year Intern, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Tufts University, Jamaica Plain, MA

1991-1992 Rotating Internship, K.R Hospital & Cheluvamba Hospitals, Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

2011-Current Board Certification, Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) & American Board of PM&R (ABPMR)

2003-Current Board Certification, American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM)

2002-Current Board Certification, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM); Expires: 2022

2000-Current Board Certification # 6230, ABPMR, Expires: 2020

1999-Current Permanent Medical License, Texas Medical Board

1999-Current Federal DEA & Texas DPS certified

1995-Current Permanent Certification, ECFMG standard certificate

1997-2006 Permanent Medical License, Board of Registration in Medicine, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

1992 Medical License & Registration, Karnataka State, India

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2015-Current Professor, Department of PM&R, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSWMC) and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Dallas, TX

2009-2015 Associate Professor, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Dallas, TX

1999-2009 Assistant Professor, PM&R and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, UTSWMC, Dallas

1997-8 Academic Chief Resident, Department of PM&R, Harvard Medical School, SRH, Boston, MA

1996-1999 Clinical Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Boston

HOSPITAL OR AFFILIATED INSTITUTION APPOINTMENTS

2005-Current Section Chief, Spine & Electrodiagnostic Sections, PM&R Service, VA North Texas HealthCare System (VANTXHCS), Dallas, TX

2002-Current Staff Physiatrist, PM&R Service, VANTXHCS

1999-Current Consulting Attending Physiatrist, Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS), Dallas, TX

1999-Current Consulting Attending Physiatrist, University Hospitals and Clinics, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

2015-Current Residency Research Director, PM&R Residency Program, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

2010-2015 Associate Residency Program Director, PM&R Residency Program, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

2009-2011 Fellowship Site-Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship, PM&R Service, VANTXHCS

2006-2008 Fellowship Director, EMG Fellowship, PM&R Service, VANTXHCS

2000-2002 Attending Physiatrist, Spinal Cord Injury Service, VANTXHCS

1999-2003 Consultant Physiatrist, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX

2000-2002 Medical Director and Attending Physiatrist, Spine Program, Aston Ambulatory Care Center, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

2001-2002 Medical Director, PM&R Spine Injection Clinic, PHHS, Dallas, TX

1999-2001 Attending Physiatrist, Multi-Disciplinary Spine Clinic, PHHS, Dallas, TX

1999-2001 Medical Director, Electrodiagnostic Laboratory, Department of PM&R, PHHS, Dallas, TX

1999-2000 Medical Director, PM&R Clinic, PHHS, Dallas, TX

1997-1999 Physician, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands, East Sandwich, MA

MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

2015-2017 Member-at-large, Board of Trustees, Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)

2015-2018 Chair, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)

2015-2018 Member, Quality, Practice, Policy and Reimbursement (QPPR) Committee, AAPMR

2014-2015 Acting Chair, PA Professional Standards Board, VANTXHCS

2011-2015 Chair, Evidence Committee; Member, EBP Committee, AAPMR

2003-2014 Director, Research Committee, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC

2012-2014 Member, Board of Trustees, AAP

2011-2014 Chair, Program Committee, AAP

2011-2012 Chair, PA Professional Standards Board, VANTXHCS

2009-2010 Vice-Chair, PA Professional Standards Board, VANTXHCS

2007-2013 Director, Education Committee, PM&R Service, VANTXHCS

MAJOR COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

National

2015-2018 Chair, EBP Committee, AAPMR

2015-Current Chair, Spine & Pain Management Research Fund, Foundation for PM&R

2015 Member, The Joint Commission’s (JC) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) for Measure Development, Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement

2015 Member, Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Voting Panel, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

2012-2018 Member, Evidence Based Guideline Development Committee, North American Spine Society (NASS)

2015-2017 Member-at-large, Board of Trustees, AAP

2014-2017 Member, Musculoskeletal Standing Committee, National Quality Forum (NQF)

2013-2015 Co-Chair, Functional Assessment Writing Panel, AAPMR

2013-2015 Co-Chair, Spine & Pain Management Research Fund, Foundation for PM&R

2011-Current Member, EBP Committee, AAPMR

2014-2015 Member, JC TAP for Advanced Certification in Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement

2011-2015 Chair, Evidence Committee, AAPMR

2008-2015 Member, Program Committee, AAP

2013-2014 Member, Vertical Planning-Spine Task Force, AAPMR

2013-2014 Member, Registry Exploration Task Force, AAPMR

2012-2014 Member, Spine Interventional Society (SIS)-Convened Multisociety Collaborative AUC Workgroup: Fluoroscopically Guided Sacroiliac Intervention

2012-2014 Member, Board of Trustees, AAP

2011-2014 Chair, Program Committee, AAP

2011-2014 Member, Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly Guideline Work Group, AAOS

2013 Key Informant, Comparative Effectiveness Review Topic Refinement on Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain; Minnesota Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

2011-2013 Oral Board Examiner, ABPMR

2010-2011 Member, Self-Assessment for Practitioners (SAE-P) Committee, AAPMR

2008-2012 Member, Research Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

2006-2011 Member, Research Committee, AAPMR

2008-2010 Member, Contemporary Concept on Manipulation, Mobilization and Massage Task Force, NASS

2006-2008 Member, Research Committee, AAP

2007-2008 Member, Complementary Medicine Committee, NASS

2007-2008 Member, Nominating Committee, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR)

2005-2008 Member, Minimonograph Committee, AANEM

2001-2003 Member, CME Committee, NASS

1998-1999 Member, Research Committee, Chairperson, Resident Council, AAP

1997-8 Chairperson, Research Advisory and Advocacy committee, Resident Physician Council (RPC)

1997-8 Point Person, Task Force for Resident Research Fund, RPC

1996-7 Vice-Chair, Communications committee, Program Representative, RPC

1990-2 Executive Member, National Medicos Organization, Mysore Branch, India

Institutional

2016-Current Member, Program Evaluation Committee, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas

2015-Current Residency Research Director, PM&R Residency Program, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

2015-Current Member, Scientific Day Planning Committee, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas

2006-2015 Member, Education Committee, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas

2000-Current Interviewer, PM&R Residency Program, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas

2014-2015 Acting Chair, PA Professional Standards Board, VANTXHCS

2010-2015 Associate Residency Program Director, PM&R Residency Program, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

1999-2015 Member, Research Committee, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC & VAMC, Dallas

2003-2014 Director, Research Committee, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC & VAMC, Dallas

2007-2013 Director, Education Committee, PM&R Service, VANTXHCS

2011-2012 Chair, PA Professional Standards Board, VANTXHCS

2009-2010 Vice-Chair, PA Professional Standards Board, VANTXHCS

2005-2012 Member, PA Standards Board, VANTXHCS

2010-2012 Member, Pain Management Committee, VANTXHCS

2001 & 2006 Medical School Interviewer, Admissions Committee, UTSWMC, Dallas

2003-2008 Member, Pain Management Committee, VANTXHCS

2000-2002 Member, Faculty Senate, UTSWMC, Dallas

1998-9 Member, Admissions Committee, Dept. of PM&R, HMS, SRH, Boston

1997-9 Member, Examination and Evaluations Committee, Dept. of PM&R, HMS, SRH, Boston

1998 Member, Internal Residency Review Committee, Plastic Hand Surgery Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Partners Healthcare system, Boston

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY INVOLVEMENT

2002-Current Spinal Intervention Society (SIS)

2001-Current American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

2001-Current North American Spine Society (NASS)

2000-Current Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex PM&R Society

1996-Current American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR)

1996-Current Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)

1999-2009 Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR)

1998-2006 American Medical Association (AMA)

1999-2006 Texas Medical Association (TMA)

1999-2006 Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS)

1997-2001 Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS)

2002-2003 President, Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex PM&R Society, Texas

2001-2002 Vice-President, Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex PM&R Society, Texas

2000-2001 Secretary, Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex PM&R Society, Texas

1990-1991 President, Students Association, Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India

1996-2000 Physiatrists Association of Asian Indian Origin for Research (PAIR)

1996-1999 Residents Council (RC) – Member; Research Chairperson

1998-2000 Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS)

1996-1999 Resident Physician Council (RPC) – Member; Ex-Research Chairperson

1996-1999 New England Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (NESPM&R)

EDITORIAL BOARDS & JOURNAL REVIEW

2014-Current Associate Editor, Editorial Board, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPMR)

2009-Current Member, Editorial Board, AJPMR

2009-Current Invited guest reviewer, PM&R Journal

2003-Current Invited guest reviewer, Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2003-2009 Invited guest reviewer, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2002-2015 Regional Contributing Editor, Rehab in Review

2000-2015 Contributing Editor, Rehab in Review

2015-16 Invited guest reviewer, Acta Neurologica Belgica

2015 Invited guest reviewer, Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders

2014-2015 Invited guest reviewer, Clinical Neurology & Neurosurgery

2014-2015 Invited guest reviewer, Journal of General Internal Medicine

2014 Invited guest reviewer, Muscle & Nerve

1996-1999 Member, Editorial Board, Rehab in Review

HONORS/AWARDS

2015 Teaching Attending of the Year Award, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC Dallas, TX

2015 AAP Best Paper Award; Intraarticular Triamcinolone versus Hyaluronate Injections for Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Arthropathy: A Pragmatic, Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Annaswamy TM, Armstead C, Avraham R, Carlson L and Bierner SM. 2015 AAP Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. March 14, 2015.

2011 AAP Excellence in Research Writing Award; Best Paper Winner In-Training Category. Chouteau W, Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM, Elliott A and Figueroa I. Inter-rater Reliability of Needle Electromyographic Findings in Lumbar Radiculopathy. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; July 2010. 89/7: 561-569.

2010 Best Abstract Runner-Up Award Winner. Annaswamy TM and Morchower A. Effect of Lidocaine Iontophoresis on Pain during Needle Electromyography. 2010 American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine 57th Annual Meeting. Paper Presentation. Muscle & Nerve. 42:4; p656-7. October 2010.

2008 Teaching Attending of the Year Award, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC Dallas, TX

2007 Teaching Attending of the Year Award, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC Dallas, TX

2006 Teaching Attending of the Year Award, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC Dallas, TX

1999 Best Resident Research Award, Department of PM&R, HMS, SRH, Boston, MA

1998 New Investigator Award, Kessler Rehabilitation Foundation & PM&R-Education and Research Fund, AAPMR, Seattle, WA

1997-8 Academic Chief Resident, PM&R Residency Program, HMS, SRH, Boston, MA

1994 Graduated with a 4.0 GPA in the Master’s Program, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

1991 Ranked 11th out of 900 students in the graduating class of 1991, Mysore University, Mysore

1988 MARTHANDA BABU MEMORIAL AWARD for being ranked first in the 1988 college finals, Mysore Medical College, Mysore

1986 In the top 0.1% in the nation-wide board exams in 12th grade

RESEARCH PROJECTS

2015-Current Benefit of Lumbar Bracing for Chronic Low Back Pain due to Degenerative Disc Disease; PI

2013-2016 Long Term Outcomes of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis (LESSER); Site-PI

2010-2016 NetSE: Large: Collaborative Research: Exploiting Multi-modality for Tele-Immersion; Co-PI

1996-Current Case studies and case reports on a variety of interesting cases encountered

2011-2014 Visco-elastic supplementation for lumbar z-joint arthropathy

2012-2013 Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis (LESS): Randomized Controlled Trial. Multicenter RCT; Site-PI

2005-2013 Electrodiagnosis in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Predictive Ability, Correlation with Outcomes and Impact

2010-2013 INSTRIDE Study: Multicenter RCT; Effect of Walk-Aide FES System on Foot Drop after Stroke; Site-PI

1998-2012 Design & Development of Virtual Reality Based Computer Simulation of Epidural Procedures

2010 Effect of Lidocaine Iontophoresis on pain during needle EMG

2008-2010 The Value of Diagnosis of Lumbar Dorsal Ramus Syndrome in Chronic Back Pain Patients

2008-2010 Repeatability and Reliability of the Hoffmann Sign

2005-2010 Mechanisms of Neural Plasticity and Recovery in BWSTT after SCI

2005-2010 Prediction of response to ESI based on EMG abnormalities in patients with radiculopathy

2002-2008 Epidemiological studies on Nerve Conduction Studies abnormalities in Elderly

2002-2006 Botulinum Toxin for Cervical and Lumbar Myofascial Pain

2001-2003 Oxandrolone and Functional Outcome in Total Knee Replacement Patients

1998 Research on the Biomechanics behind clinical maneuvers and Physician choices in standard clinical scenarios-Gait Laboratory, SRH, Boston, MA

1997-1998 Clinical research on the role of acupuncture in improving functional outcome, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and SRH, Massachusetts

1996-1997 Clinical research on the role of Rectus Femoris muscle in walking, Gait Laboratory, SRH, Boston

1994-1995 Clinical studies of vertical displacement of center of gravity in patients, SRH, Boston, MA

1994 Quantification of Spasticity: Correlation of Mechanical measures of spasticity to the Modified Ashworth Scale; Master's Report, UT at Austin, Healthcare Rehabilitation Center, Austin, TX

1993 Meta-analysis project on health care in the US, School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

RESEARCH GRANTS

Ongoing Research Support

1) Funding Agency: VA North Texas New Investigator Program Makris (PI) Dates: 1/16-12/16

Validating Patient Reported Outcomes in Older Veterans with Chronic Back Pain Goals: To determine feasibility and psychometric properties of PROMIS instruments as compared to existing validated instruments (in domains identified in my prior qualitative research) in older Veterans with chronic back pain receiving epidural steroid injections. Award Amount: $50,000 Role: Co-Investigator

2) Funding Agency: Foundation for PM&R

Investigator: Annaswamy (PI) Bierner (Co-PI) Dates 10/15-9/16 Benefit of Lumbar Bracing for Chronic Low Back Pain due to Degenerative Disc Disease. Award Amount: $10,000

3) Funding Agency: NSF

Investigator: Annaswamy (Co-PI) Prabhakaran (PI) Dates: 10/10-09/15 NetSE: Large: Collaborative Research: Exploiting Multi-modality for Tele-Immersion The goal of this study is to develop and validate an 3-D virtual reality based telerehabilitation system with haptics. Sub-Award Amount: $144,751.88 (Direct Costs)

4) Funding Agency: PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute)

Investigator: Annaswamy (Site-PI) RCT PI-Dr. Janna Friedly, Univ. of Washington, Seattle Dates: 10/13-9/15 “Long Term Outcomes of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis” The goals of this study are to better understand the most important treatment outcomes to patients with spinal stenosis and the role of epidural injections in improving long-term outcomes. Sub-Award Amount: $5,400 (Estimated maximum)

Completed Research Support

1. Funding Agency: AHCPR (American Healthcare Policy and Research)-via ARRA

Investigator: Annaswamy (Site-PI) RCT PI-Dr. Janna Friedly, Univ. of Washington, Seattle Dates: 10/12-09/13. Title: Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis (LESS): Randomized Controlled Trial. Part of BOLD-CHOICE study-Funded by AHCPR-via ARRA. Goals: The goals of this study were to compare the effect of steroid plus local anesthetic vs. local anesthetic alone in improving pain and function for patient with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis. Sub-Award Amount: $80,980 2. Funding Agency: Innovative Neurotronics, Inc. Investigator: Annaswamy (Site-PI). PI-Francois Bethoux, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH Dates: 12/2010-6/2013. Title: INSTRIDE Study. Goals: The goal of this study was to compare the effects of Walk-Aide Functional Electrical System to an ankle-foot orthosis on improvement of foot drop in subjects with hemiparetic stroke. Award Amount: Prorated per subject recruited (max $4577 per subject) 3. Funding Agency: American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). Investigator: Annaswamy (Co-PI). PI-Dr. S.M. Bierner, UTSWMC, Dallas Dates: 2005-2008. Title: Prediction of Response to Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection by EMG Findings in Lumbar Radiculopathy. Goals: To identify if EMG findings predicted if patients with lumbar radiculopathy would respond to ESI. 4. Funding Agency: VA Rehabilitation Research & Development B4026I Investigator: Annaswamy (Co-PI). PI-Dr. Lance Goetz, VA North Texas HealthCare System Dates: 2005-2008. Title: Mechanisms of neural plasticity and recovery in BWSTT after SCI. Goals: To assess how BWSTT with Lokomat affects spinal circuitry by studying modulation of H-reflex in SCI patients. 5. Funding Agency: PM&R-ERF New Investigator Award (Foundation for PM&R is the current name of the funding agency) Investigator: Annaswamy (PI) Dates: 1999-2001. Title: Virtual Reality Based Computer Simulation of Epidural Procedures. Goals: Design and construction of virtual reality based model of epidural procedures for medical training.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2015-Current Professor, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas

2009-2015 Associate Professor, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas

2010-2015 Associate Residency Program Director, PM&R Residency Program, UTSWMC

2008-2011 Fellowship Site-Director, NMM fellowship, Dallas VAMC

2006-2008 Fellowship Director, Electrodiagnostic Medicine fellowship, Dallas VAMC

1999-2009 Assistant Professor, Dept. of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas

Teaching Activities & Programs

2016-Current Course Director, Fundamentals of Research Series (FORES), Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

2011-2015 Co-Course Director, PM&R Annual Scientific Day and Phala A. Helm Lectureship

2011-Current Guest Faculty, Medical Student 1st Year Colleges: Musculoskeletal Physical Examination Workshop Sessions, UTSWMC, Dallas

2001-Current Director, EMG conference & case discussion, PM&R Service, VAMC, Dallas

1999-Current Invited Speaker, Resident Didactics, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, Texas. Topics: Back to basics; Uncommon upper extremity nerve entrapments; Uncommon lower extremity nerve entrapments; Evidence-Based Medicine; EMG case of the month; Blue and Red Journal Review; Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Kinesiologic Bases of PM&R; Principles of electrodiagnosis; Needle electromyography; Principles of Gait & Gait Analysis; Kinesiology and Abnormal Gait; Muscle and Exercise Physiology; Elbow; Hip; Scapular Anatomy; Shoulder Anatomy; Shoulder & Pectoral Anatomy; Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics Principles.

2008-2012 Course Director, PM&R Symposium, VAMC, Dallas

2004-2011 Course Director, PM&R Annual Scientific Day and Phala A. Helm Lectureship

2009 Course Director, Course C, AAP Annual Assembly, Bonita Springs, FL

2004-2007 Course Director, FORES, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX

1999-2001 Director, Noon Report, Discussions on prescription writing, UTSWMC, Dallas

1998 Invited Guest Speaker, Resident Didactics, Department of PM&R, HMS, SRH, Boston, MA

Topics: 1) Introduction to Gait and Gait disorders, 2) Kinesiologic Bases of PM&R

1996-1999 Resident in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, SRH, Boston

1993-1994 Teaching Assistant, Biomechanics Lab, Dept. of Kinesiology, UT Austin

Spring 1993 Teaching Assistant in General Microbiology Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Kevin Desai, Kanchan Bahirat, Sudhir Ramalingam, Balakrishnan Prabhakaran, Thiru Annaswamy, and Una E. Makris. 2016. Augmented reality-based exergames for rehabilitation. In “Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Multimedia Systems” (MMSys '16). ACM, New York, NY, USA, Article 22, 10 pages. DOI=http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2910017.2910612

2. Davis K, Armstead C, Annaswamy TM. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Confounded by Electromyography Disease: A Case Report. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. June 2016 - Volume 95 - Issue 6 - p e92–e93. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000472. PubMed PMID: 26945224.

3. Matz PG, Meagher RJ, Lamer T, Tontz WL Jr, Annaswamy TM, Cassidy RC, Cho CH, Dougherty P, Easa JE, Enix DE, Gunnoe BA, Jallo J, Julien TD, Maserati MB, Nucci RC, O'Toole JE, Rosolowski K, Sembrano JN, Villavicencio AT, Witt JP. Guideline summary review: an evidence-based clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. Spine J. 2016 Mar;16(3):439-48. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.11.055. Epub 2015 Dec 8. Review. PubMed PMID: 26681351.

4. Suri P, Pashova H, Heagerty PJ, Jarvik JG, Turner JA, Bauer Z, Annaswamy TM, Nedeljkovic SS, Wasan AD, Friedly JL. Authors' reply to Manchikanti. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Feb;41(3):E183-4. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001142. PubMed PMID: 26630434.

5. Annaswamy TM, Gosai EV, Jevsevar DS, Singh JR. The Role of Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid in Symptomatic Osteoarthritis of the Knee. PM R. 2015 Sep;7(9):995-1001. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.08.002. PubMed PMID: 26388027.

6. Brox WT, Roberts KC, Taksali S, Wright DG, Wixted JJ, Tubb CC, Patt JC, Templeton KJ, Dickman E, Adler RA, Macaulay WB, Jackman JM, Annaswamy T, Adelman AM, Hawthorne CG, Olson SA, Mendelson DA, LeBoff MS, Camacho PA, Jevsevar D, Shea KG, Bozic KJ, Shaffer W, Cummins D, Murray JN, Donnelly P, Shores P, Woznica A, Martinez Y, Boone C, Gross L, Sevarino K. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Evidence-Based Guideline on Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Jul 15;97(14):1196-9. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.O.00229. PMID: 26178894.

7. Suri P, Pashova H, Heagerty PJ, Jarvik JG, Turner JA, Comstock BA, Bauer Z, Annaswamy TM, Nedeljkovic SS, Wasan AD and Friedly JL. Short-term Improvements in Disability Mediate Patient Satisfaction After Epidural Corticosteroid Injections for Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Sep 1;40(17):1363-70. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001000. PubMed PMID: 26010037.

8. Bethoux F, Rogers HL, Nolan KJ, Abrams GM, Annaswamy TM, Brandstater M, Browne B, Burnfield JM, Feng W, Freed MJ, Geis C, Greenberg J, Gudesblatt M, Ikramuddin F, Jayaraman A, Kautz SA, Lutsep HL, Madhavan S, Meilahn J, Pease WS,

Rao N, Seetharama S, Sethi P, Turk MA, Wallis RA and Kufta C. Long-term Follow-up to a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Peroneal Nerve Functional Electrical Stimulation to an Ankle Foot Orthosis for Patients with Chronic Stroke. Neurorehab and Neural Repair; 2015 Nov-Dec; 29(10):911-22. Epub Feb 4, 2015. DOI: 10.1177/1545968315570325. PMID: 25653225

9. Venkatraman K, Raghuraman S, Tian Y, Prabhakaran B, Nahrstedt K, and Annaswamy T. Quantifying and Improving User Quality of Experience in Immersive Tele-Rehabilitation. In: Multimedia (ISM), 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia. pp. 207-214, 10-12 December 2014. DOI: 10.1109/ISM.2014.64

10. Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA, Heagerty PJ, Deyo RA, Sullivan SD, Bauer Z, Bresnahan BW, Avins AL, Nedeljkovic SS, Nerenz DR, Standaert C, Kessler L, Akuthota V, Annaswamy TM, Chen A, Diehn F, Firtch W, Gerges FJ, Gilligan C, Goldberg H, Kennedy DJ, Mandel S, Tyburski M, Sanders W, Sibell D, Smuck M, Wasan A, Won L and Jarvik JG. A Randomized Trial of Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis. N Engl J Med; 2014; 371:11-21July 3, 2014. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1313265. PMID: 24988555

11. Bethoux F, Rogers HL, Nolan KJ, Abrams GM, Annaswamy TM, Brandstater M, Browne B, Burnfield JM, Feng W, Freed MJ, Geis C, Greenberg J, Gudesblatt M, Ikramuddin F, Jayaraman A, Kautz SA, Lutsep HL, Madhavan S, Meilahn J, Pease WS, Rao N, Seetharama S, Sethi P, Turk MA, Wallis RA and Kufta C. The Effects of Peroneal Nerve Functional Electrical Stimulation Versus Ankle-Foot Orthosis in Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurorehab and Neural Repair; Sep 2014. 28(7):688-97. Epub 2014 Feb 13. DOI: 10.1177/1545968314521007. PMID: 24526708

12. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM and Doppalapudi H. Does lumbar dorsal ramus syndrome have an objective clinical basis? PM&R; Dec 2013. 5(12): 996-1006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2013.07.013. PMID: 23994120

13. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM and Avraham R. Role of Electrodiagnosis in Patients Being Considered for Epidural Steroid Injections. PM&R; May 2013. 5(Suppl. 1): S96-S99. DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2013.03.013. PMID: 23524071

14. Annaswamy TM, Sakai T, Goetz LL, Pacheco FM and Ozarkar T. Reliability and Repeatability of the Hoffmann Sign. PM&R; Jul 2012. 4(7): 498-503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.02.019. PMID: 22543037

15. Annaswamy TM and Li H-Y. Atypical Presentations of Common Peroneal Neuropathy: Clinical Pearl. PM&R; Jun 2012. 4(6): 462-465. DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.03.019. PMID: 22732160

16. Annaswamy TM, Irwin R and Chimes G. Electrodiagnostic Testing Before Epidural Steroid Injections. Point-Counter Point. PM&R; Mar 2012. 4(3): 223-229. DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2012.02.006. PMID: 22443960

17. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM, Chouteau W and Elliott AC. Needle electromyography predicts outcome after lumbar epidural steroid injection. Muscle & Nerve; Mar 2012. 45: 346-355. DOI: 10.1002/mus.22320. PMID: 22334168

18. Annaswamy TM and Morchower A. Effect of Lidocaine Iontophoresis on Pain during Needle Electromyography. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Dec 2011. 90(12): 961-968. PMID: 22019960

19. Annaswamy TM, De Luigi AJ, O’Neill B, Keole N and Berbrayer D. Emerging Concepts in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain: A Review of Medications, Modalities, and Needle-based Interventions. Clinical Review: Current Concepts. PM&R; Oct 2011. 3(10): 940-961. PMID: 22024326

20. Chouteau W, Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM, Elliott A and Figueroa I. Inter-rater Reliability of Needle Electromyographic Findings in Lumbar Radiculopathy. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; July 2010. 89(7): 561-569. PMID: 20567137

21. Querry RG, Pacheco F, Annaswamy T, Goetz L, Winchester PK and Tansey KE. Synchronous stimulation and monitoring of the soleus H-reflex during robotic body weight supported ambulation in subjects with spinal cord injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development; 2008. 45(1): 175-186. PMID: 18566936

22. Annaswamy TM, Mallempati S, Allison SC and Abraham LD. Measurement of plantarflexor spasticity in traumatic brain injury: Correlational study of resistance torque compared with the modified Ashworth scale. Am J Phys Med Rehabil; 2007. 86(5):404–411. PMID: 17449985

23. Annaswamy TM, Eisenhardt E, Satwicz P and Borg-Stein J. Self-rated pain and functional status with acupuncture. Medical Acupuncture; 2001. 13/1: 13-15

24. Dang T, Annaswamy TM and Srinivasan MA. Development and Evaluation of an Epidural Injection Simulator with Force Feedback for Medical Training. In: 2001 Medicine Meets Virtual Reality. 2001. 97-102. Eds.: Westwood JD, Hoffman HM, Mogel GT, Stredney D and Robb RA; IOS Press, Amsterdam, Netherlands. PMID: 11317827

25. Annaswamy TM, Giddings C, Della Croce U and Kerrigan DC. Rectus Femoris: Its role in normal gait. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 1999. 80/8: 930-934. PMID: 10453770

26. Saini M, Kerrigan DC, Thirunarayan MA and Duff-Raffaele M. The vertical displacement of the center of mass during Walking: A comparison of four measurement methods. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering; 1998. 120:133-139. PMID: 9675692

27. Kerrigan DC and Annaswamy TM. The functional significance of spasticity as assessed by gait analysis. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation; 1997. 12(6):29-39

28. Kerrigan DC, Thirunarayan MA, Sheffler LR, Ribaudo TA, Corcoran, PJ. A tool to assess biomechanical gait efficiency: a preliminary clinical study. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 1996. 75:3-8. PMID: 8645436

29. Thirunarayan MA, Kerrigan DC, Rabuffetti M, Della Croce U and Saini M. Comparison of three methods for estimating vertical displacement of COM during level walking in patients. Journal of Gait & Posture; 1996. 4:306-314

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Chen W-S, Annaswamy TM, Wang T and Yang W. Chapter 17: Physical Agent Modalities. Pages 369.396. In: Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 5th Edition. 2015. Ed.: Cifu, David; Elsevier, New York, NY.

2. Annaswamy TM, Houtrow A, Saxena D and Yang W. Chapter 7: Quality and Outcome Measures for Medical Rehabilitation. Pages 117-130. In: Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 5th Edition. 2015. Ed.: Cifu, David; Elsevier, New York, NY.

3. Kerrigan DC and Annaswamy TM. Biomechanical correlates of movement: principles of gait. In: Exercise in rehabilitation medicine. 1999. Eds.: Frontera W & Slovik D; Human Kinetics, Chicago, IL.

CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES & APPROPRIATE USE CRITERIA

1. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for Postoperative Rehabilitation of Low Energy Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Member of Voting Panel. http://www.aaos.org/hipfracturesrehabauc.aspx. Published December 4, 2015.

2. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for the Treatment of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Member of Voting Panel. http://www.aaos.org/hipfracturestreatmentauc.aspx. Published December 4, 2015.

3. MacVicar J, Kreiner DS, Duszynski B, and Kennedy DJ. Appropriate Use Criteria for Fluoroscopically-Guided Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sacroiliac Interventions: Results from the Spine Intervention Society-Convened Multispecialty Collaborative. Member of Evidence Panel. http://www.spinalinjection.org/?page=S1_AUC. Published October 5, 2015.Spine Intervention Society Publications; 2015.

4. Matz PG, Meagher RJ, Lamer T, Tontz WL, Annaswamy TM, et al. Clinical Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. 2nd Ed. Burr Ridge, IL: North American Spine Society Publications; 2014.

5. Roberts KC, Brox TW, Jevsevar DS, Sevarino K, Taksali S, Annaswamy TM et al. Clinical Practice Guideline Workgroup. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The Management of Hip Fracture in the Elderly: Evidence-Based Guideline and Evidence Report. http://www.aaos.org/research/guidelines/HipFxGuideline.pdf. Published September 8, 2014. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2015 Feb;23(2):131-7. doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-14-00432. PubMed PMID: 25624365.

PEER-REVIEWED ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS

1. Annaswamy TM and Liu L. “Therapeutic Modalities”. PM&R Knowledge NOW topic. http://me.aapmr.org/kn/article.html?id=332. Created Date: 4/4/2016; Publication Date: 4/4/2016; Last Modified Date: 4/4/2016

2. Annaswamy T and Jones J. “Compressive-entrapment Disorders of the Brachial Plexus”. PM&R Knowledge NOW topic. http://me.aapmr.org/kn/article.html?id=280. Created Date: 9/20/2014; Publication Date:9/20/2014; Last Modified Date: 9/20/2014

3. Parikh K and Annaswamy T. “Cervicothoracic zygopophyseal joint arthropathy”. PM&R Knowledge NOW topic.

http://me.aapmr.org/kn/article.html?id=113. Created Date: 12/28/2012; Publication Date:12/28/2012; Last Modified Date: 2/5/2013

ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS

1. Annaswamy TM and Bierner SM. [12SL] MOC|3 Pain Management Online Review Course. November 2012; Updated July 2015 http://me.aapmr.org/diweb/catalog/item/id/230475/q/t=3334&f2=1&c=142&q=MOC

2. Ochani P and Annaswamy T. “Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)”. AAPM&R Case of the Month, EMG Case #102. March 2010. http://me.e-aapmr.org/CaseStudies.aspx

NON PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

1. Annaswamy TM, Ellen M and Zorowitz R. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Evidence-Based Guideline on Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Practice Implications on Viscoelastic Supplementation Injections. Clinical Quality & Research. The Physiatrist: American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Publications; 31/9: 10-11; September 2015.

2. Annaswamy TM. Foundation for PM&R Update; 13/2; April 2015.

PUBLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

1. Dagenais S, Gay RE, Tricco AC, Freeman MD and Mayer JM. NASS Contemporary Concepts in Spine Care: Spinal manipulation therapy for acute low back pain. The Spine Journal. 2010. 10/10: 918-940.

2. Yang W, Wilson L, Oda I and Yan J. The Effect of Providing Power Mobility on Body Weight Change. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. September 2007. 86/9:746-753.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS

1. Annaswamy TM, Armstead C, Avraham R, Carlson L and Bierner SM. Scientific Paper Presentations: Intraarticular Triamcinolone vs. Hyaluronate Injections for Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Arthropathy: A Pragmatic, Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Paper Presentation. 2015 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Boston, MA. September 2015. PM&R. 7:9S, Page S91. September 2015. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.06.040

2. Annaswamy TM. Course faculty. Course –“Physician Academic Leadership (PAL)” Program. Lecture: Opportunities for Research in the Veterans Healthcare System. Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. San Antonio, TX. March 14, 2015.

3. Annaswamy TM, Armstead C, Avraham R, Carlson L and Bierner SM. Scientific Paper Presentations: Intraarticular Triamcinolone versus Hyaluronate Injections for Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Arthropathy: A Pragmatic, Double Blind Randomized Controlled

Trial. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Paper Presentation. San Antonio, TX. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 94:3(Online Supplement); a6-a7. March 2015. DOI: 10.1097/01.phm.0000461828.73400.ca

4. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM, Anastase A, Zhu T, Li H-Y and Kasitinon D. Poster 702: Correlation of Electrodiagnostic Variables with Functional Outcomes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Poster Presentation. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. Nashville, TN. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 94:3(Online Supplement); a141-a142. March 2015. DOI: 10.1097/01.phm.0000461828.73400.ca

5. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM, Anastase A, Zhu T and Kasitinon D. Poster 179: Do Electrodiagnostic Variables Correlate with Functional Outcomes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Poster Presentation. 2014 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. San Diego, CA. November 2014. PM&R. 6:9S, Page S248. September 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.08.573

6. Chong SA, Annaswamy TM, Arora R and Alvarez N. Poster Board 368: Development of Systemic Inflammatory Polyarthritis after Zygapophyseal (Z-Joint) Injection with Hylan GF-20 (Synvisc-One®). Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. Nashville, TN. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 93:3(Online Supplement); a68. March 2014.

7. Venkatraman K, Tian Y, Annaswamy TM and Prabhakaran B. Tele-Rehabilitation with a 3D Augmented Virtual Reality and Haptic Devices. 2014 NextMed/Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference. Poster Presentation. Manhattan Beach, CA. February 2014.

8. Annaswamy TM. Course faculty. Course –“FUNDAMENTALS OF SPINE CARE FOR THE NON-SPINE PHYSICIAN”. Lecture: Effective Use of Diagnostic Studies in Optimizing Patient Management. 60th AANEM Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. October 18, 2013.

9. Annaswamy TM. Poster 463: Lumbar ESI causing Acute Paraparesis in a Patient with Previously Undiagnosed Spinal Dural Arterovenous Fistula: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2013 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. National Harbor, MD. October 2013. PM&R. 5:9S, Page S299. September 2013.

10. Ly JC, Edel MT and Annaswamy TM. Poster 109: Proximal Median Neuropathy due to Compression from Immobilizer after Shoulder Surgery: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2013 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. National Harbor, MD. October 2013. PM&R. 5:9S, Page S177. September 2013.

11. Cubitt B and Annaswamy TM. Poster Board 215: Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow due to Compression from Anconeus Epitrochlearis Muscle. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. New Orleans, LA. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 92:3(Online Supplement); a40. March 2013.

12. Edel MT, Ly JC and Annaswamy TM. Poster Board 221: Proximal Median Neuropathy due to Compression from Immobilizer after Shoulder Surgery. Abstracts of Scientific

Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. New Orleans, LA. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 92:3(Online Supplement); a62. March 2013.

13. Annaswamy TM and Hornyak JE. Course director and Speaker. Course 311 – “311. Demystifying Evidence-based Medicine for Use in Everyday Physiatric Practice”. Lecture: Evaluating Evidence. 2012 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Atlanta, GA. November 16, 2012.

14. Ploskanych T and Annaswamy TM. Poster 138: Unusual Case of Isolated Dorsal Ulnar Cutaneous Neuropathy in Dental Technician: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2012 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Atlanta, GA. November 2012. PM&R. 4:10S, Page S237. October 2012.

15. Armstead C and Annaswamy TM. Poster 118: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Confounded by EMG Disease: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2012 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Atlanta, GA. November 2012. PM&R. 4:10S, Page S230. October 2012.

16. Doppalapudi HS, Annaswamy TM and Bierner SM. The Objective Clinical Basis of Lumbar Dorsal Ramus Syndrome. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Paper Presentation. Las Vegas, NV. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 91:3(Online Supplement); a6. March 2012.

17. Ploskanych TV and Annaswamy TM. Poster Board 206: Unusual Case of Isolated Dorsal Ulnar Cutaneous Neuropathy in a Dental Technician: A Case Report. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. Las Vegas, NV. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 91:3(Online Supplement); a16. March 2012.

18. Jorgensen J and Annaswamy TM. Poster Board 211: An Unusual Case of Peripheral Polyneuropathy in a Patient with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance: A Case Report. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. Las Vegas, NV. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 91:3(Online Supplement); a37. March 2012.

19. Doppalapudi HS, Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM and Ozarkar T. Poster 67: Does Lumbar Dorsal Ramus Syndrome have an Objective Clinical Basis? Poster Presentation. 2011 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Orlando, FL. November 2011. PM&R. 3:10S1, Page S200. October 2011.

20. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM, Doppalapudi HS and Tate TE. Does Lumbar Dorsal Ramus Syndrome have an Objective Clinical Basis? 2011 American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine 58th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Poster Presentation. Muscle & Nerve. Abstracts 44:4; 636-7. October 2011.

21. Sakai, T, Annaswamy TM, Goetz LL, Pacheco MF and Ozarkar TV. Reliability and Repeatability of the Hoffmann Sign. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Paper Presentation. Phoenix, AZ. Electrode Store Best Paper Presentations Fellow Category Award Winner.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 90:4(Online Supplement); a4-a6. April 2011.

22. Stepanov SB, Annaswamy TM and Habib A. Poster Board 311: Atypical Multifocal Motor Neuropathy with Conduction Block and Axonal Involvement: A Case Report. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. Phoenix, AZ. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 90:4(Online Supplement); a78-a79. April 2011.

23. Hooker BO, Anastase A and Annaswamy TM. Poster Board 909: An Unusual Case of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in a Patient with Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis (MG): A Case Report. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, Poster Presentation. Phoenix, AZ. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 90:4(Online Supplement); a110-a111. April 2011.

24. Annaswamy TM, Goetz LL, and Ozarkar T. Oral Paper Presentation: Reliability and Repeatability of the Hoffmann Sign. 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting of International Spinal Cord Society. New Delhi, India. October 2010. In: Proceedings of ISCoS Annual Meeting. October 2010.

25. Annaswamy TM and Morchower A. Effect of Lidocaine Iontophoresis on Pain during Needle Electromyography. 2010 American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine 57th Annual Meeting. Best Abstract Runner-Up Award Winner. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Paper Presentation. Muscle & Nerve. 42:4; 656-7. October 2010.

26. Bierner SM and Annaswamy TM. Poster 53: Estimate of the Minimal Clinically Important Difference on the Pain Dysfunction Questionnaire Measured in a Cohort of Lumbar Spine Pain Patients. Poster Presentation. 2010 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Seattle, WA. November 2010. PM&R. 2:9S, Page S30. September 2010.

27. Morchower A, Annaswamy TM and Li, Hai-Yan. Poster 69: Effect of Lidocaine Iontophoresis on Pain During Needle Electromyography. Poster Presentation. 2010 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Seattle, WA. November 2010. PM&R. 2:9S, Page S37. September 2010.

28. Annaswamy TM, Goetz LL, Pacheco MF and Sakai T. Poster 383: Reliability and Repeatability of the Hoffmann Sign. Poster Presentation. 2010 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Seattle, WA. November 2010. PM&R. 2:9S, Page S168. September 2010.

29. Morchower A and Annaswamy TM. Effect of Lidocaine Iontophoresis on Pain during Needle EMG. Poster Presentation. 17th European Congress European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Venice, Italy; May 2010.

30. Annaswamy TM, Doppalapudi H and Bierner SM. Lumbar Dorsal Ramus Syndrome in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients. 2010 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations, Paper Presentation. Bonita Springs, FL. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 89:4(Supplement); S5. April 2010.

31. Carlisle JL and Annaswamy TM. Use of Botox as Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Scar/Periscar Pain: A Case Report. 2010 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations. Poster Presentation. Bonita Springs, FL. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 89:4(Supplement); S32. April 2010.

32. Annaswamy TM. Course Director for Course C-Skeletal Muscle: Foundation of Movement, Function and Exercise. Speaker: Properties of Spastic Muscle and its Evaluation. 2010 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Bonita Springs, FL; April 2010.

33. Barreto JE, Kandala G and Annaswamy TM. Poster ORT-4: Shoulder Pain in a Patient with an Anomalous Coracoclavicular Joint: A Case Report. In: 2009 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly Abstracts. Page 59. Poster Presentation. 2009 Annual Scientific Assembly of Southern Medical Association. December 2009.

34. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM and Bruel B. Course director and Speaker. Course 509 – “Trends in Utilization, Outcomes, and Predictors of Outcomes in Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections”. Lecture: Predictors of Outcomes and Use of Electromyography in Predicting Outcomes after Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections. 2009 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Austin, TX. October 25, 2009.

35. Derbigny EW, Toaston TA, Goetz LL and Annaswamy TM. Poster 91: Root Avulsion and Abnormal EMG Findings after C6, 7, and T1 Fractures: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2009 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Austin, TX. October 2009. PM&R. September 2009; 1:9S, Page S143.

36. Ochani P, Annaswamy TM and Deon LL. Poster 73: An Atypical Case of Slowly Progressive Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in a 79-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report. Poster Presentation. 2009 Annual Assembly of AAPMR. Austin, TX. October 2009. PM&R. 1:9s, Page S135. September 2009.

37. Bierner SM, Annaswamy TM and Chouteau WL. Predictive Value of Electromyography for Response to Epidural Steroid Injection in Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy. 2009 American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine 56th Annual Meeting. Providence, RI. Best Abstract Award Winner. Paper Presentation. Muscle & Nerve. 40:4; p710. October 2009.

38. Annaswamy TM. Evidence basis of complementary and alternative medicine treatments for lumbar spine disorders. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Track. TexMed 2009, TMA’s 142nd Annual Session, Austin, TX. May 2009.

39. Chouteau W, Bierner SM and Annaswamy TM. Predictive Value of Electromyography of Response to Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections in Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy. 2009 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations, Paper Presentation. Colorado Springs, CO. February 2009. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 88:3(1); S6. March 2009.

40. Annaswamy T, Pacheco F, Goetz L, Querry R, Winchester P, Cipher, D and Tansey K. Variability of Relationship between Maximum H-Reflex (HMax) and Corresponding M-wave (MHmax) across the Gait Cycle. Poster Presentation. 2009 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations. Colorado Springs, CO. February

2009. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 88:3(1); S63. March 2009.

41. Annaswamy T and Llinas, R. Sural and Peroneal Nerve Conduction Studies in Asymptomatic Elderly Individuals. Poster Presentation. 2009 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations. Colorado Springs, CO. February 2009. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 88:3(1); S51. March 2009.

42. Melendez MM, Goetz LL, Annaswamy T, Millar C, Wickremasinghe IM and Miner M. Epiglottic Inversion in a Patient with ALS Initially Diagnosed as Central Cord Syndrome: A Case Report. In: 2008 Academy Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. Annual Assembly of AAPMR. November 2008.

43. Lynn Bell P, Chouteau W, Goetz LL and Annaswamy T. Atypical Aggressive ALS Initially Masquerading as Cervical Radiculopathy: A Case Report. In: 2008 Academy Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. Annual Assembly of AAPMR. November 2008.

44. Annaswamy TM, Bierner SM and Bruel B. Course director and Speaker. Course 503 – “Utilization, Predictors of Outcome and Outcomes in Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections”. Lecture: EMG and other outcome predictors of lumbar ESI-New Research Findings. 2008 Annual Assembly, San Diego, CA. November 22, 2008.

45. Chouteau WL, Bierner SM and Annaswamy T. Needle EMG findings consistent with lumbar radiculopathy has a predictive value for patient’s response to epidural steroid injections. Proceedings of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine 55th Annual Meeting. Pg: 210. Poster Presentation. Providence, RI. Sep 2008.

46. Tansey K, Pacheco F, Annaswamy T, Goetz L, Querry R and Winchester PK. H-Reflexes during Stepping in Motor Incomplete SCI: Effect of Robotic Locomotor Training. Proceedings of the American Spinal Injury Association Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation. June 2008. J Spinal Cord Med. 2008.

47. Chouteau W, Figueroa I, Bierner SM and Annaswamy TM. Inter-rater Reliability and Agreement of EMG Findings and Electrodiagnostic Impression in Lumbar Radiculopathy. In: 2008 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 87:3; S7. Paper Presentation. March 2008.

48. Annaswamy TM, Srinivasan M and Igo Krebs, H. Course director and Speaker. Course 414 - "Robotics, Haptics and Virtual Reality Applications in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation". Lecture: Applications of Haptics and Virtual Reality based Systems in Clinical and Educational problems in PM&R. 2007 Annual Assembly of AAPMR, Boston, MA. September 2007.

49. Tansey K, Pacheco F, Annaswamy T, Goetz L, Querry R and Winchester PK. Spinal Cord Excitability during Stepping: Effect of SCI Severity and Duration on H-Reflexes in the Lokomat. Proceedings of the American Spinal Injury Association Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation. June 2007. J Spinal Cord Med. 2007.

50. Annaswamy TM. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder: Relation to Injury in Overhead Sports. Course Presentation. Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. San Juan, PR; April 2007.

51. Zeballos PP and Annaswamy TM. Unusual Case of a 65-year-old Man with Progressive Right Hand Weakness after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A Case Report. In: 2007 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Abstracts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 86:4; S103. Poster Presentation. April 2007.

52. Chen J and Annaswamy TM. An Unusual Case of a Double-Crush Syndrome with Lumbar Radiculopathy and Lower Extremity Neuropathy/Plexopathy in a 38-year-old Man. In: 2007 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Abstracts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 86:4; S117. Poster Presentation. April 2007.

53. Goetz L, Annaswamy T, Pacheco F, Querry R, Winchester P and Tansey K. Restoration of Abolished H-Reflex with “Air-walking” in a Subject with Motor Complete Paraplegia. In: 2007 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Abstracts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 86:4; S118. Poster Presentation. April 2007.

54. Kyri L and Annaswamy TM. Unusual Case of Transient Widespread Denervation Noted on EMG Mimicking Atypical Motor Neuron Disease: A Case Report. In: 2007 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Abstracts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 86:4; S123. Poster Presentation. April 2007.

55. Annaswamy T, Goetz L, Pacheco F, Querry R, Winchester P and Tansey K. Variability of Relationship Between Maximum H-Reflex (HMax) and Corresponding M-wave (MHmax) across Different Test Conditions in SCI and Non-SCI Subjects. In: 2007 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Abstracts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 86:4; S130. Poster Presentation. April 2007.

56. Annaswamy TM and Jaliu BC. Fluoroscopically Guided Intra-articular Zygoapophyseal Joint Steroid Injection with Cyst Rupture for the Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy Associated with a Zygoapophyseal Joint Synovial Cyst. In: 2007 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Abstracts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 86:4; S142. Poster Presentation. April 2007.

57. Annaswamy T and Soll A. Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint “Cyst-Buster” for the Treatment of Radiculopathy: A Case Report. In: 2006 Academy Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. Annual Assembly of AAPMR. November 2006.

58. Pacheco F, Querry R, Annaswamy T, Goetz L, Winchester P and Tansey K. Spinal Plasticity in Robotic Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training: Evaluation of H-Reflexes in Spinal Cord Injury Patients during Stepping. Proceedings from Robotics in Rehabilitation Symposium, Zurich, Switzerland. October 2006.

59. Querry R, Pacheco F, Annaswamy T, Goetz L, Tansey K and Winchester PK. Synchronous stimulation and monitoring of the H-reflex during robotic body weight supported ambulation in subjects with spinal cord injury. Proceedings of the American Spinal Injury Association Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation. June 2006. J Spinal Cord Med. 2006; 29: 296.

60. Pacheco F, Querry R, Annaswamy T, Goetz L, Winchester PK and Tansey K. H-Reflex Modulation during Robotic Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training. Proceedings of the American Spinal Injury Association Annual Meeting. Paper Presentation. June 2006. J Spinal Cord Med. 2006; 29: 256.

61. Annaswamy TM and Dagley BC. Limb Girdle Dystrophy in a 54 year old Patient Presenting with Low Back Pain: A Case Report. In: 2006 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Abstracts. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 85:3; 285. Poster Presentation. March 2006.

62. Annaswamy TM and Benavides JP. Electrodiagnostic Features of Common Peroneal Neuropathy Masquerading as Lumbar Disc Disease with Radiculopathy: A Case Report. In: 2004 Academy Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. October 2004.

63. Brown RN and Annaswamy TM. Atypical Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Presentation: A Case Report. In: 2003 Academy Annual Assembly Abstracts; Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 83:11; 1656. Poster Presentation. November 2002.

64. Annaswamy TM. Unusual Case of Peroneal Neuropathy-A Case Report. Proceedings of the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation. February 2002.

65. Annaswamy TM, Dang T and Srinivasan MA. Virtual Reality-Based Computer Simulation of Epidural Procedures. In: 2001 Academy Annual Assembly Abstracts; Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 82:9; 292. Paper Presentation. September 2001.

66. Dang T, Annaswamy TM and Srinivasan MA. Development and Evaluation of an Epidural Injection Simulator with Force Feedback for Medical Training. 2001 Medicine Meets Virtual Reality conference. Paper Presentation. January 2001.

67. Annaswamy TM, Judelson A and Kerrigan DC. Physician Survey: What maneuver would you choose to screen for subtle ankle plantar-flexor weakness. 1999 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 1999.

68. Annaswamy TM, Eisenhardt E, Satwicz P and Borg-Stein J. Improvement in self-rated pain and functional scores with acupuncture. 1998 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 79/9: 1173. 1998.

69. Annaswamy TM and McDonald CT. Complications from treatment of deep vein thrombosis in a patient with Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis: A case report. 1998 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 79/9: 1155. 1998.

70. Annaswamy TM, Borg-Stein J, Panis W and Krivickas L. Neuralgic Amyotrophy following a trigger point injection. Proceedings of the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation; 39. 1998.

71. Annaswamy TM, Giddings C and Kerrigan DC. The role of the Rectus Femoris muscle in normal gait. 1997 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual

Assembly Abstracts. Paper Presentation. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 78: 1028. 1997.

72. Annaswamy TM, Allison SC and Abraham LD. Correlation of the modified Ashworth scale with the Resistance Torque in the assessment of plantarflexor spasticity. 1997 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly Abstracts. Poster Presentation. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; 78: 1033. 1997.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL INVITED PRESENTATIONS

1. Electrodiagnosis: More Than Just a Diagnostic Tool. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, NY. February 2016.

2. Unusual Upper Extremity Entrapment Neuropathies. Resident Didactics Presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, NY. February 2016.

3. Unusual Lower Extremity Entrapment Neuropathies. Resident Didactics Presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, NY. February 2016.

4. Incorporating Evidence Based Medicine Principles into PM&R Clinical Practice. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. December 2015.

5. Shoulder Biomechanics and Throwing Injuries. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. November 2014.

6. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. October 2014.

7. Basic Interventional Spine Pain Management. VISN 17 Pain Management Symposium. VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. January 2014.

8. Gait and Kinesiological Basis of PM&R. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. November 2013.

9. Role of Electrodiagnosis in prognostication in the management of spinal disorders. Grand Rounds Presentation, PM&R Grand Rounds, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY. June 2013.

10. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: The Knowledge Gaps. Faculty Research Seminar. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. October 2011.

11. Therapeutic Exercises and Rehabilitation in Systemic Arthritides. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. October 2011.

12. Role of EMG in Evaluation of Pain Syndromes. Invited Guest Speaker, Multi-disciplinary Pain Clinic Grand Rounds. VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. September 2011.

13. Basics of EMG/NCS and Role in Pain Management. Invited Guest Speaker, Multi-disciplinary Pain Clinic Grand Rounds. VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. March 2010.

14. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Identifying the Knowledge Gaps. Faculty Research Seminar. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. November 2009.

15. Prediction of Response to Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections. Invited Guest Speaker, Anesthesiology and Pain Management Service Grand Rounds. VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. September 2009.

16. Prediction of Response to Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections. Invited Guest Speaker, UPDATE IN PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH CADAVER WORKSHOP. UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. January 2009.

17. Electrodiagnosis in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Outcome Prediction and Impact on Clinical Decision Making. Faculty Research Seminar. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. November 2008.

18. COURSE NO. 09.V17.NTX.A. Course Director. Exercise In Rehabilitation: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Symposium. VANTXHCS. October 4, 2008. Speaker-Principles of Exercise & Fitness: Review of basic recommendations

19. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Shoulder: Relation to Injury in Overhead Sports. Grand Rounds Presentation. Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. March 2007.

20. Chronic Low Back Pain and Functional Restoration. Grand Rounds Presentation, Pain Clinic, VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. September 2006.

21. “Back to Basics”. Importance & Relevance of History and Physical Exam in Evaluation of LBP. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. August 2006.

22. H-Reflex Studies during Robotic Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training after SCI. Invited Lecture, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX. July 2006.

23. Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Proprioception & Pain in Low Back Pain. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. January 2006.

24. Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. September 2005.

25. Cervicothoracic Myofascial Pain. Evidence Based Medicine Update. Richardson, TX. July 2005.

26. Chronic Fibromyalgia Pain. 6th Annual Pain Management Symposium. VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. May 2005.

27. Abnormal Gait and Motor Control Following Brain Injury. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. March 2005.

28. Chronic Low Back Pain and Functional Restoration. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. September 2004.

29. Spinal Injections: Rationale and Efficacy. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. June 2004.

30. Smoking Cessation and Chronic Low Back Pain. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. March 2004.

31. What is PM&R and What Do We Do? 1st Annual PM&R Symposium. VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. Oct 2003.

32. Intradiscal Treatments for Discogenic Back Pain. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. September 2003.

33. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Options in Chronic Pain Management. 4th Annual Pain Management Symposium. VA North Texas Healthcare System, VANTXHCS, Dallas, TX. May 2003.

34. Virtual Reality Based Computer Simulation of Spinal Injections. Rehab Grand Rounds Presentation. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX. Feb 2003.

35. Virtual Reality Based Epidural Injection Simulator. Radiological Sciences Seminar Presentation. Department of Radiology, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. October 2002.

36. Principles of Gait & Gait Analysis. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. October 2000; September 2001.

37. Virtual Reality Based Epidural Injection Simulator. Neuroscience Conference Grand Rounds Presentation. Texas Health Research Institute, Plano TX. March 2001.

38. Spinal Injections and Simulation. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas TX. February 2000.

39. What PM&R can do for you? 7th Annual Science of Family Medicine Conference, UTSWMC, Dallas, TX. June 2000

40. Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation. Grand Rounds Presentation, Department of PM&R, UTSWMC, Dallas TX. October 1999

41. Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation. Grand Rounds Presentation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA. April 1999

42. Functional significance of spasticity in gait. Wednesday Physicians’ conference, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. March 1998

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