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Glen M. Davis | |
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| Born | January 30, 1952 |
| Awards | OAM, FACSM |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of Toronto (PhD), University of Western Ontario (MA), University of Ottawa (BPE) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Exercise therapy |
| Institutions | University of Sydney |
| Doctoral students | Sirous Ahmadi |
Glen Macartney Davis OAM (born January 30,1952) is an Australian-Canadian scientist who is Professor of Clinical Exercise Sciences at the University of Sydney. [1] [2]
Davis received his undergraduate and post-graduate education in Canada,with his Ph.D. degree being conferred at the University of Toronto in 1986. Davis is a member of several international scientific societies including a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and Vice President of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society. Since 1985,he has conducted a variety of invited workshops,lectures and symposia with international scope in his research area of Exercise Therapy in Special Populations. In addition,he has published 15 book chapters,over 68 peer-reviewed articles and more than 76 research abstracts or abbreviated communications in proceedings of scientific meetings. Traditionally,Davis has maintained a strong research and clinical interest in:
Since 2000,Davis has been Principal/Chief Investigator on research grants exceeding $A4.39M including current Australian NHMRC and NSW Program Grant funding. [3] [4]
Physical therapy (PT),also known as physiotherapy,is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote,maintain,or restore health through physical examination,diagnosis,prognosis,patient education,physical intervention,rehabilitation,disease prevention,and health promotion. Physical therapists are known as physiotherapists in many countries.
Magnetic therapy is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine practice involving the weak static magnetic field produced by a permanent magnet. It is similar to the alternative medicine practice of electromagnetic therapy,which uses a magnetic field generated by an electrically powered device.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a medical condition defined by the presence of chronic widespread pain,fatigue,waking unrefreshed,cognitive symptoms,lower abdominal pain or cramps,and depression. Other symptoms include insomnia and a general hypersensitivity. Patients with fibromyalgia are more likely to suffer from depression,anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a technique that uses low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements in individuals who have been paralyzed due to injury to the central nervous system. More specifically,FES can be used to generate muscle contraction in otherwise paralyzed limbs to produce functions such as grasping,walking,bladder voiding and standing. This technology was originally used to develop neuroprostheses that were implemented to permanently substitute impaired functions in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI),head injury,stroke and other neurological disorders. In other words,a person would use the device each time he or she wanted to generate a desired function. FES is sometimes also referred to as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES).
Electrotherapy is the use of electrical energy as a medical treatment. In medicine,the term electrotherapy can apply to a variety of treatments,including the use of electrical devices such as deep brain stimulators for neurological disease. The term has also been applied specifically to the use of electric current to speed wound healing. Additionally,the term "electrotherapy" or "electromagnetic therapy" has also been applied to a range of alternative medical devices and treatments.
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) is an Australian medical research institute affiliated with the University of Western Australia. It was established in 1983 with support of the Lions Clubs of Western Australia and headquartered in the Perth suburb of Nedlands,Western Australia. The LEI is a not-for-profit centre of excellence that combines an ophthalmic clinic with scientific discovery developing techniques for the prevention of blindness and the reduction of pain from blinding eye conditions.
Graeme Milbourne Clark AC is an Australian Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Melbourne. His work in ENT surgery,electronics and speech science contributed towards the development of the multiple-channel cochlear implant. and his invention was later produced and sold by Cochlear Limited.
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) is a unique pan-European non-profit clinical cancer research organisation established in 1962 operating as an international association under Belgium law. It develops,conducts,coordinates and stimulates high-quality translational and clinical trial research to improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients. This is achieved through the development of new drugs and other innovative approaches,and the testing of more effective therapeutic strategies,using currently approved drugs,surgery and/or radiotherapy in clinical trials conducted under the auspices of a vast network of clinical cancer researchers supported by 220 staff members based in Brussels. The EORTC has the expertise to conduct large and complex trials especially specific populations such as the older patient and rare tumours.
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The International Neuromodulation Society (INS) is a non-profit group of clinicians,scientists and engineers dedicated to the scientific development and awareness of neuromodulation –the alteration of nerve activity through the delivery of electromagnetic stimulation or chemical agents to targeted sites of the body. Neuromodulation is a burgeoning field –analysts forecast a double-digit annual growth rate through 2026. Founded in 1989 and based in San Francisco,CA,the INS educates and promotes the field through meetings,its bimonthly,peer-reviewed journal Neuromodulation:Technology at the Neural Interface and chapter websites.
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Dr. Omar Fakhri - الدكتورعمرفخري–B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D. FRCPath is a medical scientist who is best known for his research in several areas:the role of vitamin K in treating hemorrhagic diathesis in children,the cooperation between antibodies and lymphocytes and their role in immune response,the use of peritoneal macrophages in the treatment of resistant infections in leukemia patients,the effect of electroconvulsive therapy on diabetes and the use of low voltage electrotherapy in the treatment of resistant skin burns,psoriasis,exophthalmos,aplastic anaemia and other diseases.
Jozef Cywinski is a Polish-American scientist,a specialist in the field of biomedical engineering and specifically in electrical stimulation of living organisms. His work has been the subject of 12 patents,two books and over 100 scientific publications. He developed several first-on-the-market electro-medical devices like cardiac stimulators pacemakers,train-of-four nerve stimulators,PACS,EMS,TENS and Veinoplus calf pump stimulators.
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