Hardwick, Dustin D., DPT, Ph.D.

Research Statement

My research interests are in the areas of restoration of upper extremity function in stroke and spinal cord injury and mechanisms behind and treatment of post-stroke shoulder pain. 

Professional Affiliations

• Post-doc and Investigator, Cleveland FES Center
• Research Health Scientist, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

 Publications

• Bland MD, Beebe JA, Hardwick DD, Lang CE. Restricted active range of motion at the elbow, forearm, wrist, or fingers decreases hand function. J Hand Ther. 2008  Jul-Sep;21(3):268-74; quiz 275. PubMed PMID: 18652972.
• Hardwick DD, Beebe JA, McDonnell MK, Lang CE (2006) A comparison of serratus anterior muscle activation during a wallslide exercise and other traditional exercises. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 36;903-910.

Research Programs

• Hand Grasp for Spinal Cord Injury using Implanted Devices
  
• Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Contractures In SCI
  
• Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

Contact Information