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Research Interests
Prosthesis, Amputation, Musculoskeletal, Biomechanics, Evidence-based practice, Perspectives
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Area of Expertise
Dr. Finco directs the Limb Loss and Difference Lab, where she conducts research to promote health in people with limb loss (amputation etiology) and difference (congenital etiology). She has joint appointments within the Physical Therapy Department and Center for Anatomical Sciences. More information can be found on her Physical Therapy and Center for Anatomical Sciences profile pages.
Techniques
Wearable sensors for gait and physical activity, Anatomical imaging, surveys, Qualitative methods
Education/Academic qualification
MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Baylor College of Medicine
BS in Biology, University of North Texas - Denton
PhD in Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Game-based intradialytic non-weight-bearing exercise training on gait speed and balance in older adults with diabetes: a single-blind randomized controlled trial
Finco, M. G., Najafi, B., Zhou, H., Hamad, A., Ibrahim, R. & Al-Ali, F., Dec 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 14225.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Electrical stimulation to regain lower extremity muscle perfusion and endurance in patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2: A randomized controlled trial
Zulbaran-Rojas, A., Lee, M., Bara, R. O., Flores-Camargo, A., Spitz, G., Finco, M. G., Bagheri, A. B., Modi, D., Shaib, F. & Najafi, B., Mar 2023, In: Physiological Reports. 11, 5, e15636.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Indications of musculoskeletal health in deceased male individuals with lower-limb amputations: comparison to non-amputee and diabetic controls
Finco, M. G., Finnerty, C., Ngo, W. & Menegaz, R. A., Dec 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 8838.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does Terminology Matter? Perspectives From People With Limb Difference, Clinicians, and Researchers
Finco, M. G., McDonald, C. L. & Moudy, S. C., Jan 2025, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 106, 1, p. 26-36 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Novel Therapeutic Footwear in Reducing Foot Pain and Improving Function among Older Adults: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial
Finco, M. G., Ouattas, A., El-Refaei, N., Momin, A. S., Azarian, M. & Najafi, B., 1 Aug 2024, In: Gerontology. 70, 8, p. 842-854 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review