C ARMEN E. C APÓ -LUGO, PT, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Education in Health Sciences Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University 633N St. Clair Street, 20th floor, Chicago, IL 60611 Email:
[email protected] Tel: 787-309-3866
CURRENT POSITION Aug 2014-present Northwestern University Integrated Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Services & Outcomes Research Advisor: Allen Heinemann, PhD EDUCATION & TRAINING September 2015Northwestern University, Osher Center for Integrative July 2016 Medicine Faculty Scholars Program on Integrative Healthcare
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
June 2013- Aug 2014
University of Alabama at Birmingham Graduate Certificate in Health Focused Patient/Client Management for Physical and Occupational Therapists
Birmingham, AL
2009-June 2014
Northwestern University, Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience Advisor: David A. Brown, PT, PhD Dissertation: ”Neuromechanical factors that limit walking speed in individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis” Doctoral Committee: David A. Brown, PT, PhD; Charles J. Heckman, PhD; Keith Gordon ,PhD; Colum Mackinnon, PhD
2006-2009
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus Master of Science in Physical Therapy Advisor: Alexis Ortiz, PT, PhD, CSCS
San Juan, PR
2001-2006
University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras Campus Bachelor of Science in General Sciences Cum Laude, June 2006
San Juan, PR
Chicago, IL
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2014-2016 Post-doctoral Fellow, Integrated Fellowship in Health Services and Outcomes Research, Center for Education in Health Sciences, Northwestern University Support: NIDILRR ARRT-T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship, NIDILRR Switzer Fellowship, AHRQ NRSA-F32 Mentors: Allen Heinemann, PhD, Linda Ehrlich-Jones, RN, PhD, Daniel Pinto, PT, PhD, Elisa Gordon, PhD 1
2009-2014
Research Assistant, Locomotor Control & Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory University of Alabama at Birmingham/Northwestern University Principal Investigator & Advisor: Dr. David Brown
2007-2009
Research Assistant, Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Puerto Rico Principal Investigator: Dr. Alexis Ortiz
Summer 2005
Research Intern, Pennsylvania State University Principal Investigator: Dr. Steven J. Piazza
Summer 2004 & 2003
Research Intern, Northwestern University Principal Investigator: Dr. David Brown
2003
Research Assistant, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Puerto Rico Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan C. Jorge
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE June 2015-present Physical Therapist PRN, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation, ECF, Acute Care April 2013-May 2014
Physical Therapist PRN, Spain Rehabilitation Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation
April 2013-May 2014
Physical Therapist PRN, University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama Setting: Acute Care
Jan 2011-Aug 2012
Physical Therapist (Part-time), Sydney Hillman Health Center, Chicago, IL Setting: Outpatient
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2016 Consultant, Curriculum Development University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico Courses: Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Diagnostic and Interventions in Physical Therapy III, Educational Concepts in Physical Therapy 2011-2012
Reader of Master’s Research Project Physical Therapy Program, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR Research project: “Evaluación de la accesibilidad para personas con discapacidades a los centros de acondicionamiento físico en el área metropolitana de Puerto Rico” (Evaluation of accessibility for people with disabilities to fitness centers in the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico)
2011
Teaching Assistant Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Northwestern University Courses: Neuroanatomy Laboratory & Introduction to Clinical Decision Making
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PUBLICATIONS Wang J, Hurt CP, Capo-Lugo CE, Brown DA. Characteristics of horizontal force generation for individuals post-stroke walking against progressive resistive forces. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2015 Jan;30(1):40-5. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.11.006. Epub 2014 Nov 25. PubMed PMID: 25481856; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4362732. Hurt CP, Wang J, Capo-Lugo CE, Brown DA. Effect of progressive horizontal resistive force on the comfortable walking speed of individuals post-stroke. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2015 Dec;12(1):7. doi: 10.1186/s12984-015-0007-7. Epub 2015 Feb 10. PubMed PMID: 25779835; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4329221 Ortiz A, Capo-Lugo CE, Venegas-Rios HL. Biomechanical deficiencies in women with semitendinosus-gracilis anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during drop jumps. PM R. 2014 Dec;6(12):1097-106. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.07.003. Epub 2014 Jul 17. PubMed PMID: 25043260; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4268129. Capó-Lugo CE, Mullens CH, Brown DA. Maximum walking speeds obtained using treadmill and overground robot system in persons with post-stroke hemiplegia. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2012 Oct 11;9:80. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-9-80. PubMed PMID: 23057500; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3539927. PUBLICATIONS IN PREP ARATION Capo-Lugo CE, Askew R, Holl J, Roseman M, Oh E, Prabhakaran S. Factors Associated with Delivery and Delays of Acute Rehabilitation Services after Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack. [In preparation] Capo-Lugo CE, Askew R, Holl J, Roseman M, Oh E, Prabhakaran S. Reduced functional and quality of life outcomes associated with delays in acute physical, occupation and speech therapy. [In preparation] Capo-Lugo CE, Askew R, Roseman M, Oh E, Naidech A. Delivery of rehabilitation services in patients with intracranial or subarachnoid hemorrhage: its implications to patients’ quality of life [In preparation] Capo-Lugo CE, Askew R, Holl J, Coleman E, Prabhakaran S. Association between intensity of rehabilitation services and length of stay in medical/surgical units. [In preparation] Rafferty M, Capo-Lugo CE, O’Dwyer L, Heinemann A. The role and efficacy of physical therapists in the delivery of physical activity interventions in people with chronic neurologic conditions: a systematic review. [In preparation] Coleman E, Capo-Lugo CE, Black L, Harvey R. Balance and self-assessment skills as very early predictors of functional outcomes in stroke patients. [In preparation] Capo-Lugo CE, Brown DA. Neuromuscular control of horizontal forces in walking at progressively faster speeds. Journal of Biomechanics. [In preparation] Capo-Lugo CE, Brown DA. Neuromuscular responses to external horizontal assistive forces during walking in individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis. Gait & Posture. [In preparation]
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Capo-Lugo CE, Morales-Jiménez CN, Mercado-Quiñones V, Cruz-Salgado JA, Mulero-Portela AL. Assessment of Accessibility of Physical Fitness Facilities in Puerto Rico’s Metropolitan Area. [In preparation] CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS & PRESENTATIONS Swartz J, Capo-Lugo CE, Page S, Belagaje S, Danzl M, Mauk K, et al. Rehabilitation for the walking talking stroke survivor. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; November 2016; Chicago, IL. [instructional course; accepted] Capo-Lugo CE, Hansen P, Cunningham R, Pinto D. Bridging clinical practice & research to improve value in rehabilitation medicine. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; 2016; Chicago, IL. [symposia proposal; accepted] Capo-Lugo CE, Askew RL, Corado CE, Coleman E, Prabhakaran S. Effect of delays in acute rehabilitation services on functional and quality of life outcomes after stroke. AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting; June 2016; Boston, MA. Capo-Lugo CE, Askew R, Corado CE, Coleman E, Prabhakaran S. Reduced functional and quality of life outcomes associated with delays in evaluation for acute rehabilitation services. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; 2015; Dallas, TX. Capo-Lugo CE, Askew R, Holl J, Coleman E, Prabhakaran S. Factors Associated with Delivery of Acute Physical Therapy after Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack. AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting; 2015; Minneapolis, MN. Askew RL, Capo-Lugo CE, Corado CE, Coleman E, Prabhakaran S. Effect of delays in acute physical therapy treatment on functional and quality of life outcomes after stroke. AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting; 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA. Capo-Lugo CE, Morales-Jimenez CN, Mercado-Quiñones V, Cruz-Salgado JA, Mulero-Portela AL. Are fitness facilities accessible in Puerto Rico’s primary metropolitan area? International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity. Istanbul, Turkey 2013. Capo-Lugo CE, Brown DA. Robotic device provides assistive forces that allow decreased force generation and faster walking speeds. North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity. Birmingham, AL. 2012. Capo-Lugo CE, Mullens CH, Brown DA. Maximum walking speeds obtained using treadmill and overground robot system in persons with post-stroke hemiplegia. American Physical Therapy Association-Combined Section Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2012. Capo-Lugo C., Ortiz A., Martínez L., Venegas-Ríos H., Ramírez-Marrero F. Effectiveness of Pilates on running mechanics and running performance. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. 2011. Ortiz A., Rosario M., Rivas L., Capo-Lugo C., La Puerta M., Venegas-Ríos H., Trautmann M. Dynamic knee valgus as a measurement of knee injury predisposition. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2011; 41(1):A40 Ortiz A., La Puerta M., Rivas L. A., Capo-Lugo C., Román E., Venegas-Ríos HL. Landing mechanics between non-injured women and women with semitendinosus-gracilis ACL reconstruction during drop jumps. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2010; 40(1): A42. 4
Capo-Lugo C., Rivas L, Roman E., Colon G., LaPuerta M., Venegas H., & Ortiz A. Comparison of landing mechanics during a drop jump in semitendinosus-gracilis ACL-reconstructed females and noninjured females. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 41(5): S429. 2009. Rivera-Vélez S., Pérez-Guerrero N., Capo-Lugo C., Cruz C., Martínez L., Ramírez F., Venegas H., & Ortiz A. Effectiveness of a 4-week core strengthening program in lactate and running speed. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 41(5): S134. 2009. Capo-Lugo C., Rivas L., Rodríguez I., García G., Olson S., Libby C., & Ortiz A. Neuromuscular control during sidestepping and cross-over maneuvers among non-injured women and women with ACL reconstruction. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 40(5): S445. 2008. Rivas L., Capo-Lugo C., Rodríguez I., García G., Olson S., Libby C., & Ortiz A. Landing mechanics during sidestepping and cross-over maneuvers among non-injured women and women with ACL reconstruction. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 40(5): S446. 2008. Capo-Lugo C., Lee S., & Piazza S. Ultrasound-based measurement of the moment arms of extrinsic foot muscles. 2005 Summer Research Opportunity Program Conference. University of Madison, Wisconsin. July 2005. Capo-Lugo C., Parikh L., & Brown D. The effects of stochastic resonance on limb position sense error in healthy young individuals. 2004 Summer Research Opportunity Program Alumni Conference. University of Iowa, Iowa. July 2004. INVITED TALKS/LECTURES “Characterizing variation in acute rehabilitation services: Who gets what… and what difference does it make” Illinois Physical Therapy Association. September 10th, 2015. “Characterizing variation in acute rehabilitation services: Who gets what… and what difference does it make” Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, PM&R Grand Rounds. September 2nd, 2015 “Fundamentals of neuroscience and their clinical application.” First Peninsular Symposium of Physiotherapy. University of Campeche. Campeche, México. June 7th, 2012. “Therapeutic strategies for the management of motor system disorders.” First Peninsular Symposium of Physiotherapy. University of Campeche. Campeche, México. June 8th, 2012. RESEARCH SUPPORT & GRANTS Post-doctoral support AHRQ Individual Award for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32- NRSA)
Capo-Lugo (trainee)
2016-2017
Title: Addressing the needs of individuals early after stroke NIDILRR Switzer Fellowship Capo-Lugo (Co-PI) Title: Promoting Community-based Physical Activity Early Post-Stroke
2015-2016
H133P130013 (NIDILRR) Heinemann (PI) Northwestern University Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Project
2014-2015 5
Large Data Pilot Study Capo-Lugo (PI) Center for Large Data Research Title: Characterization of Rehabilitation Services across the Continuum of Care Pre-doctoral support H133G100152 (NIDRR) Brown (PI) Falls-based training to improve balance and mobility post-stroke T32 HD057845 (NIH) Dewald (PI) Neurobiology of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Training Program
2016 (pending)
2012-2014
2011-2012
R25 GM079300-02 (NIGMS) McGee (PI) 2009-2011 Collaborative Learning and Integrative Mentoring in the Biosciences (CLIMB) Training Program AWARDS, HONORS & RECOGNITIONS 2016 Postdoctoral Professional Development Travel Award, Northwestern University 2014-2016
Professorial Advancement Initiative, Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate, Northwestern University, National Science Foundation (#1309028)
2011-2012
Promotion of Doctoral Studies I Scholarship Foundation for Physical Therapy Travel Award Poster Presenter, Minority Access to Research Career (MARC), Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine
2009-2011
Scholar, Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Northwestern University
2009
Leadership Award “Ramón Emeterio Betances” University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus Leadership Award School of Health Professions, University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus Travel Award Poster Presenter, FASEB-MARC 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine
May 2008
Travel Award Poster Presenter, FASEB-MARC 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine
Aug 2006-2009
Research Assistantship and Teaching Assistant University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus
Summer 2004 & 2003
Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) Northwestern University Supported by: FASEB-MARC y NICHD/NCMMR #R01-H D39406 6
2003
Scholar, Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), Puerto Rico Louis Stoke, University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras Campus
ACADEMIC SERVICE Ad Hoc Reviewer Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, BioMed Central Journal of Neurology and Neurological Disorders Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare Disability & Rehabilitation 2015-present
StrokEDGE Revision Task Force, Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association Mild Stroke Workgroup, Stroke Special Interest Group, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
2015
Postdoctoral Fellows Representative, Executive Committee, Integrated Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Services and Outcomes Research, Center for Education in Health Sciences, Northwestern University Organizing Committee, Future of Research (FOR) Symposium, Chicago, IL
2014-present
Chair of Subcommittee: Engaging Men in Gender Diversity Initiatives, Women in Science Journal Club, Women’s Health Research Institute, Northwestern University
Jan 2011-Aug 2012
Graduate Student representative for the Diversity Committee, Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program and Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science Program
Jan 2010-Aug 2012
Tutor for graduate students, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Northwestern University Courses: Neuroscience, Introduction to Research and Clinical Decision Making
CURRENT COMMUNITY SERVICE 2016 Mentor, Girl Forward, Chicago, IL 2015-present Volunteer, Jugando con la Ciencia (Playing with Science) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine American Physical Therapy Association National Physical Activity Society Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) National Postdoctoral Association CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Certification American Heart Association CPR & First Aid certified 7
Licenses
Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois (Lic. #070018168) Physical Therapist in the State of Alabama (Lic. # PTH6687 )
ADDITIONAL SKILL SETS Languages Spanish-native language English-speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency Software Matlab; Qualysis, Vicon Nexus 1.0 and Polygon; Winsteps ADDITIONAL COLLABORATIONS Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran Dr. Richard Harvey Dr. Linda Ehrlich-Jones Dr. Daniel Pinto Dr. Marc Rosenman
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