Characterizing Motor Function in Neuromuscular Diseases
Montes Lab
Principal Investigator
The Montes Lab at CUIMC is dedicated to clinical and translational studies focused on characterizing motor function and understanding of the natural history of a diverse group of neuromuscular diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Our research has focused on defining weakness and fatigue as a symptom complex that defines the underlying disease mechanism. Our research group includes clinician scientists, expert in movement assessment and exercise physiology with experience in scale development and implementing clinical trials. Our work extends to other genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorders affecting the motor system where we help to characterize the motor phenotype and develop outcome measures.
Research Areas
- Neuromuscular Disorders (children and adults)
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Exercise
- Gait Function
- Gross Motor Function
- Fatigue / Fatigability
- Physical Activity
Programs in Physical Therapy
The Montes Lab works closely with the faculty from the Physical Therapy Track of the Doctor of Education in Movement Science (Physical Therapy) at Teachers College and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Students can participate in research under the direction of a faculty mentor in a range of clinical populations, including those with neurological, pediatric, or orthopedic conditions, as well as in topics related to health promotion and prevention.
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