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  1. Effect of a 3-week program of cane training and use on gait of individuals with Parkinson’s disease: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

    Article • PLOS One, April 2026, PLOS

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  2. Sociodemographic differences in skilled nursing facility discharge among Parkinson’s disease related healthcare utilizers

    Article • Journal of Medicine Surgery and Public Health, April 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  3. Motor, Cognitive, Psychological, and Neural Predictors of Concern About Falling in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

    Article • Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, February 2026, SAGE Publications

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  4. Educating for Impact: The Imperative of Health Systems Science in Physical Therapy

    Article • Physical Therapy, October 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  5. Neural correlates of concern about falling in multiple sclerosis: resting-state functional connectivity in amygdala-hippocampal and amygdala-cerebellar circuits

    Article • Experimental Brain Research, May 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  6. Walking Forward: Advances in Mobility for People with Neurological Disorders

    Article • Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, May 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  7. Effects of using conventional assistive devices on spatiotemporal gait parameters of adults with neurological disorders: A systematic review protocol

    Article • PLOS One, April 2025, PLOS

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  8. The Psychometric Performance of State Mindfulness Scales Around Sitting and Walking on Desert Trails: A Pilot Study

    Article • International Journal of Exercise Science, January 2025, International Journal of Exercise Science, L.L.C.

    Dr Merrill R Landers, James Navalta Navalta

  9. Discordance Between Balance Ability and Perception Is Associated With Falls in Parkinson’s Disease: A Coordinated Analysis

    Article • Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, November 2024, SAGE Publications

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  10. Effects of a physical therapist-driven individualized hybrid model of the exercise component of cardiac rehabilitation on patient outcomes: a prospective single group, time-series design

    Article • Disability and Rehabilitation, July 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  11. The psychometric properties of the modified fear of falling avoidance behavior questionnaire in Parkinson’s disease and older adults

    Article • Archives of Physiotherapy, May 2024, Aboutscience Srl

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  12. Author Response to Dean E. Phys Ther. 2023:103;pzad031. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad031

    Article • Physical Therapy, October 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  13. A Single Application of Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Fails to Enhance Motor Skill Acquisition in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study

    Article • Biomedicines, August 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  14. Building the Science of Physical Therapy: Conundrums and a Wicked Problem

    Article • Physical Therapy, June 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  15. Author Response to Gordon and Tilson

    Article • Physical Therapy, October 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  16. On “Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The 3 Perils of Unconstrained Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education.” Deusinger SS, Landers MR. Phys Ther. 2022;102:pzac046. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac046

    Article • Physical Therapy, October 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  17. Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior in Parkinson’s Disease: Most Frequently Avoided Activities

    Article • OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, June 2022, SAGE Publications

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  18. Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The 3 Perils of Unconstrained Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education

    Article • Physical Therapy, April 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  19. A Novel Way of Measuring Dual-Task Interference: The Reliability and Construct Validity of the Dual-Task Effect Battery in Neurodegenerative Disease

    Article • Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, April 2022, SAGE Publications

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  20. Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Assessment and Intervention in Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review

    Article • Research and Reviews in Parkinsonism, March 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  21. Factors predicting fear of falling avoidance behavior in parkinsonisms

    Article • NeuroRehabilitation, January 2022, IOS Press

    Jason Longhurst, Dr Merrill R Landers

  22. A Systematic Review of the Effects of Meditative and Mindful Walking on Mental and Cardiovascular Health

    Article • International Journal of Exercise Science, January 2022, International Journal of Exercise Science, L.L.C.

    James Navalta Navalta, Dr Merrill R Landers

  23. An Acute Application of Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Does Not Improve Motor Performance in Parkinson’s Disease

    Article • Brain Sciences, October 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  24. A Mobile App Specifically Designed to Facilitate Exercise in Parkinson Disease: Single-Cohort Pilot Study on Feasibility, Safety, and Signal of Efficacy

    Article • JMIR mhealth and uhealth, October 2020, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  25. Behavior Change Following Pain Neuroscience Education in Middle Schools: A Public Health Trial

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, June 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  26. A Mobile App Specifically Designed to Facilitate Exercise in Parkinson Disease: Single-Cohort Pilot Study on Feasibility, Safety, and Signal of Efficacy (Preprint)

    Article • March 2020, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  27. Immediate preoperative outcomes of pain neuroscience education for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: A case series

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, March 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  28. Evidence of dynamic visual acuity impairment in asymptomatic mixed martial arts fighters

    Article • Concussion, November 2017, Future Medicine

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  29. The effect of manual therapy and neuroplasticity education on chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial

    Article • Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, September 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  30. A randomised controlled trial of ‘clockwise’ ultrasound for low back pain

    Article • South African Journal of Physiotherapy, July 2016, AOSIS Open Journals

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  31. Effects of Three Recovery Protocols on Range of Motion, Heart Rate, Rating of Perceived Exertion, and Blood Lactate in Baseball Pitchers During a Simulated Game

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, November 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  32. Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Are Most Predictive of Falling in Older Adults: Prospective Analysis

    Article • Physical Therapy, August 2015, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  33. Does attentional focus during balance training in people with Parkinson’s disease affect outcome? A randomised controlled clinical trial

    Article • Clinical Rehabilitation, February 2015, SAGE Publications

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  34. Preoperative Pain Neuroscience Education for Lumbar Radiculopathy

    Article • Spine, August 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  35. Test–retest reliability and responsiveness of gaze stability and dynamic visual acuity in high school and college football players

    Article • Physical Therapy in Sport, August 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  36. A Population-Based Survey of Lumbar Surgery Beliefs in the United States

    Article • Orthopaedic Nursing, January 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  37. Forced exercise before or after induction of 6-OHDA-mediated nigrostriatal insult does not mitigate behavioral asymmetry in a hemiparkinsonian rat model

    Article • Brain Research, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  38. Anterior cervical decompression and fusion on neck range of motion, pain, and function: a prospective analysis

    Article • The Spine Journal, November 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  39. A comparison of voluntary and forced exercise in protecting against behavioral asymmetry in a juvenile hemiparkinsonian rat model

    Article • Behavioural Brain Research, July 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Daniel N Allen, Dr Merrill R Landers

  40. Perceived Environmental Physical Activity Correlates among Asian Pacific Islander Americans

    Article • Journal of Physical Activity and Health, November 2012, Human Kinetics

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  41. Development of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Patients With Neck Pain Likely to Benefit From Thrust Joint Manipulation to the Cervical Spine

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, July 2012, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)

    Dr Emilio J Puentedura, Dr Merrill R Landers, Paul Mintken

  42. Safety of cervical spine manipulation: are adverse events preventable and are manipulations being performed appropriately? A review of 134 case reports

    Article • Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, May 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Emilio J Puentedura, Dr Merrill R Landers

  43. Financial Impact of Improved Pressure Ulcer Staging in the Acute Hospital with Use of a New Tool, the NE1 Wound Assessment Tool

    Article • Advances in Skin & Wound Care, April 2012, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  44. Immediate effects of quantified hamstring stretching: Hold-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation versus static stretching

    Article • Physical Therapy in Sport, August 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  45. Development of a Scale to Assess Avoidance Behavior Due to a Fear of Falling: The Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Questionnaire

    Article • Physical Therapy, August 2011, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  46. Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation Versus Cervical Spine Thrust Manipulation in Patients With Acute Neck Pain : A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, April 2011, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)

    Dr Emilio J Puentedura, Dr Merrill R Landers, Paul Mintken

  47. A Pilot Study Providing Evidence for the Validity of a New Tool to Improve Assignment of National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Stage to Pressure Ulcers

    Article • Advances in Skin & Wound Care, April 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  48. Effect of Three Different Between-Inning Recovery Methods on Baseball Pitching Performance

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, March 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  49. Immediate Effects of Lumbar Spine Manipulation on the Resting and Contraction Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Asymptomatic Individuals

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, January 2011, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)

    Dr Emilio J Puentedura, Dr Merrill R Landers

  50. Knee extension isometric torque production differences based on verbal motivation given to introverted and extroverted female children

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, September 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  51. Rehabilitation Following Lumbosacral Percutaneous Nucleoplasty: A Case Report

    Article • Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, April 2010, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)

    Dr Emilio J Puentedura, Dr Merrill R Landers

  52. Challenge-Oriented Gait and Balance Training in Sporadic Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy: A Case Study

    Article • Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, September 2009, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  53. Author Response

    Article • Physical Therapy, January 2009, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  54. External Focus Instructions Reduce Postural Instability in Individuals With Parkinson Disease

    Article • Physical Therapy, December 2008, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  55. Reply to “Letter to the editors”: re: Landers M, Creger R, Baker C, Stutelberg K. The use of fear-avoidance beliefs and nonorganic signs in predicting prolonged disability in patients with neck pain. Manual Therapy 2007

    Article • Manual Therapy, June 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  56. Postural Instability in Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease: Discriminating Fallers from Nonfallers Based on Standardized Clinical Measures

    Article • Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, June 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  57. The use of fear-avoidance beliefs and nonorganic signs in predicting prolonged disability in patients with neck pain

    Article • Manual Therapy, June 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  58. Surface Electromyographic Assessment of the Effect of Dynamic Activity and Dynamic Activity with Static Stretching of the Gastrocnemius on Vertical Jump Performance

    Article • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, May 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  59. P2.079 Postural instability in Parkinson's disease decreases with an external focus of attention

    Article • Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, February 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  60. Workersʼ Compensation and Litigation Status Influence the Functional Outcome of Patients With Neck Pain

    Article • Clinical Journal of Pain, October 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  61. Indicators of Functional Deficits After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, May 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  62. Female Collegiate Athletes: Relationship of Quadriceps Angle, Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Muscular Strength, Body Composition, and Calcium Intake Across Sports

    Article • Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy, January 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  63. CHALLENGE-ORIENTED BALANCE TRAINING IN OLIVOPONTOCEREBELLAR ATROPHY

    Article • Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, December 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  64. Does Sitting Posture in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Really Matter?

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, November 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  65. The effects of loaded, unloaded, dynamic, and static activities on foot volumetrics

    Article • Physical Therapy in Sport, May 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  66. A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Verbal Motivation on Maximal Isokinetic Torque Production in Children with Varying Personality Types

    Article • Pediatric Exercise Science, November 2005, Human Kinetics

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  67. An external focus of attention attenuates balance impairment in patients with Parkinson's disease who have a fall history

    Article • Physiotherapy, September 2005, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  68. DOES SITTING POSTURE IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE REALLY MATTER?

    Article • Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, September 2005, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  69. Treatment-induced neuroplasticity following focal injury to the motor cortex

    Article • International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, March 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  70. The effects of walking, running, and shoe size on foot volumetrics

    Article • Physical Therapy in Sport, May 2003, Elsevier

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  71. Peripheral Nerve Injury

    Article • Advances in Physiotherapy, January 2003, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Merrill R Landers

  72. A comparison of tidal volume, breathing frequency, and minute ventilation between two sitting postures in healthy adults

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, January 2003, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Merrill R Landers