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PUBLICATIONS

CravenLAB produces numerous papers and important research
Below is a collection of some of their most significant work

BONE HEALTH

Craven BC, Giangregorio LM, Côté I, Blencowe L, Miyatani M, Alavinia M. Using Risk Scores to Estimate Lower Extremity Fragility Fracture Risk among Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: A Preliminary Model. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2023;29(suppl):112-3. https://doi.org/10.46292/sci23-00063S

 

 

Craven BC, Cirnigliaro CM, Carbone LD, Tsang P, Morse LR. The Pathophysiology, Identification and Management of Fracture Risk, Sublesional Osteoporosis and Fracture among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2023;13(6):966. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13060966

Ponzano M, Wiest MJ, Coleman A, Newton E, Pakosh M, Patsakos EM, et al. The use of alkaline phosphatase as a bone turnover marker after spinal cord injury: A scoping review of human and animal studies. J Spinal Cord Med. 2023;46(2):167-80. https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2021.1977905

Phung K, McAdam L, Ma J, McMillan HJ, Jackowski S, Scharke M, et al. Risk factors associated with prevalent vertebral fractures in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Osteoporos Int. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-022-06578-6

 

Unger J, Chan K, Lee JW, Craven BC, Mansfield A, Alavinia M, et al. The Effect of Perturbation-Based Balance Training and Conventional Intensive Balance Training on Reactive Stepping Ability in Individuals With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury or Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Frontiers in Neurology. 2021;12(49). https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2021.620367

 

Singh H, Rosen AS, Bostick G, Kaiser A, Craven BC, Musselman KE. Understanding the Perspectives of Ambulators with Spinal Cord Injury on Fall Circumstances, Fall Risk and Fall Prevention Using Mixed Methods. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020;101(11):e24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2020.09.064

 

Carbone LD, Gonzalez B, Miskevics S, Ray C, Etingen B, Guihan M, et al. Long-Term Use of Oral Bisphosphonates and FractureRisk in Men with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020;2(2):40. https://doi.org/10.33696/rehabilitation.2.013

 

El-Kotob R, Craven BC, Thabane L, Papaioannou A, Adachi JD, Giangregorio LM. Exploring changes in bone mass in individuals with a chronic spinal cord injury. Osteoporos Int. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-020-05705-5

 

Musselman KE, Arora T, Chan K, Alavinia M, Bone M, Unger J, et al. Evaluating Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Distinguishing Fallers From Nonfallers. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2021;3(1):100096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2020.100096

 

Singh H, Scovil CY, Bostick G, Kaiser A, Craven BC, Jaglal SB, et al. Perspectives of wheelchair users with spinal cord injury on fall circumstances and fall prevention: A mixed methods approach using photovoice. PLoS One. 2020;15(8):e0238116. 

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238116

 

Carbone LD, Gonzalez B, Miskevics S, et al. Association of bisphosphonate therapy with incident lower extremity fractures in persons with spinal cord injuries/disorders. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2019.12.010

 

 

Morse LR, Biering-Soerensen F, Carbone LD, et al. Bone Mineral Density Testing in Spinal Cord Injury: 2019 ISCD Official Position. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 2019;22(4):554-566. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2019.07.012

 

 

Zleik N, Weaver F, Harmon RL, et al. Prevention and management of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in persons with a spinal cord injury or disorder: A systematic scoping review. The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2018;42(6):735-759. https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2018.1469808

 

 

Gibbs JC, Brown ZM, Wong AKO, Craven BC, Adachi JD, Giangregorio LM. Measuring Marrow Density and Area Using Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography at the Tibia: Precision in Young and Older Adults and Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 2018;21(2):269-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2017.02.002

 

 

Cervinka T, Giangregorio L, Sievanen H, Cheung AM, Craven BC. Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography: Review of Evidence and Recommendations for Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Reporting, Among Individuals With Neurological Impairment. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 2018;21(4):563-582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2018.07.003

 

 

Boggild MK, Tomlinson G, Erlandson MC, et al. Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy on Distal Tibial Myotendinous Density and Volume: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Postmenopausal Women. JBMR Plus. 2018;3(5):e10120-e10120. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm4.10120

 

 

Craven BC, Giangregorio LM, Alavinia SM, et al. Evaluating the efficacy of functional electrical stimulation therapy assisted walking after chronic motor incomplete spinal cord injury: effects on bone biomarkers and bone strength. The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2017;40(6):748-758. https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2017.1368961

 

 

Cervinka T, Lynch CL, Giangregorio L, et al. Agreement between fragility fracture risk assessment algorithms as applied to adults with chronic spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord. 2017;55(11):985-993. https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.2017.65

 

 

Giangregorio LM, Gibbs JC, Craven BC. Measuring muscle and bone in individuals with neurologic impairment; lessons learned about participant selection and pQCT scan acquisition and analysis. Osteoporosis International. 2016;27(8):2433-2446. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-016-3572-0

 

 

Wong AKO, Humme K, Moore C, et al. Improving Reliability of pQCT-Derived Muscle Area and Density Measures Using a Watershed Algorithm for Muscle and Fat Segmentation. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 2015;18(1):93-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2014.04.124

 

 

Gibbs JC, Craven BC, Moore C, Thabane L, Adachi JD, Giangregorio LM. Muscle Density and Bone Quality of the Distal Lower Extremity Among Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2015;21(4):282-293. https://doi.org/10.1310/sci2104-282

 

 

Pelletier Ca, Dumont Fb, Leblond Jb, Noreau Lbc, Giangregorio Lad, Craven Bae. Self-report of one-year fracture incidence and osteoporosis prevalence in a community cohort of canadians with spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2014;20(4):302-309. https://doi.org/10.1310/sci2004-302

 

 

 Miyatani M, Craven B, Loewenberger E, McGillivray C, Adachi J. The Dietary Intakes of Calcium and Bone Health Related Nutrients Among Individuals with and without Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics. 2014;3(2):103-113. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-5634.2014.03.02.9

 

Masani K, Alizadeh-Meghrazi M, Sayenko DG, et al. Muscle activity, cross-sectional area, and density following passive standing and whole body vibration: A case series. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2014;37(5):575-581. https://doi.org/10.1179/2045772314y.0000000255

 

 

Marzolini S, McIlroy W, Tang A, et al. Predictors of low bone mineral density of the stroke-affected hip among ambulatory individuals with chronic stroke. Osteoporosis International. 2014;25(11):2631-2638. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-014-2793-3

 

 

Lala D, Craven BC, Thabane L, et al. Exploring the determinants of fracture risk among individuals with spinal cord injury. Osteoporosis International. 2014;25(1):177-185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-013-2419-1

 

 

Giangregorio L, Lala D, Hummel K, Gordon C, Craven BC. Measuring Apparent Trabecular Density and Bone Structure Using Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography at the Tibia: Precision in Participants With and Without Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 2013;16(2):139-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocd.2012.02.003

 

 

Totosy de Zepetnek JO, Craven BC, Giangregorio LM. An evaluation of the muscle-bone unit theory among individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord. 2012;50(2):147-152. https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.2011.99

 

Miyatani Ma, Yang Pbcd, Thomas Sc, Craven BCae, Oh Pcde. Bioelectrical impedance and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry assessments of changes in body composition following exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Obesity. 2012;2012. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3457637/

 

 

Mayo AL, Craven BC, McAdam LC, Biggar WD. Bone health in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on long-term daily deflazacort therapy. Neuromuscular Disorders. 2012;22(12):1040-1045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmd.2012.06.354

 

Hummel K, Craven BC, Giangregorio L. Serum 25(OH)D, PTH and correlates of suboptimal 25(OH)D levels in persons with chronic spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord. 2012;50(11):812-816. https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.2012.67

 

 

Totosy de Zepetnek JO, Giangregorio LM, Craven BC. Whole-body vibration as potential intervention for people with low bone mineral density and osteoporosis: A review. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 2009;46(4):529-542. https://doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.2008.09.0136

 

 

Morse LR, Giangregorio L, Battaglino RA, et al. VA-Based Survey of Osteoporosis Management in Spinal Cord Injury. Pm&R. 2009;1(3):240-244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2008.10.008

 

 

Craven, Robertson, McGillivray, Adachi. Detection and Treatment of Sublesional Osteoporosis Among Patients with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2009;14(4):1-22. https://doi.org/10.1310/sci1404-1

 

Craven BCab, Giangregorio Lac, Robertson La, Delparte JJa, Ashe MCdh, Eng JJefg. Sublesional osteoporosis prevention, detection, and treatment: A decision guide for rehabilitation clinicians treating patients with spinal cord injury. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2008;20(4):277-321. https://doi.org/10.1615/CritRevPhysRehabilMed.v20.i4.10

 

 

Ashe MCa, Craven BCb, Eng JJcde, Krassioukov Afg. Prevention and treatment of bone loss after a spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2007;13(1):123-145. https://doi.org/10.1310/sci1301-123

 

 

Giangregorio LM, Webber CE, Phillips SM, et al. Can body weight supported treadmill training increase bone mass and reverse muscle atrophy in individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury? Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism-Physiologie Appliquee Nutrition Et Metabolisme. 2006;31(3):283-291. https://doi.org/10.1139/h05-036

 

 

Giangregorio LM, Hicks AL, Webber CE, et al. Body weight supported treadmill training in acute spinal cord injury: impact on muscle and bone. Spinal Cord. 2005;43(11):649-657. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.sc.3101774

 

Giangregorio LM, Craven BC, Webber CE. Musculoskeletal changes in women with spinal cord injury - A twin study. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 2005;8(3):347-351. https://doi.org/10.1385/JCD:8:3:347

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