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Personal profile
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
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Bionic and robotic prostheses:
Finco, G. (PI)
NIBIB: Nat Inst of Biomedical Imaging
1/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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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
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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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Ethical considerations of digital health technology in older adult care
Finco, M. G., Mir, N., Gresham, G. & Huisingh-Scheetz, M., Jan 2024, In: The Lancet Healthy Longevity. 5, 1, p. e12-e13Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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Prospective fall risk screening in people who use a transtibial or transfemoral prosthesis: Cut-off times from an exploratory cohort study
Finco, M. G., McDonald, C. L. & Moudy, S. C., Mar 2026, In: Clinical Biomechanics. 133, 106751.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Potential applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning on diagnosis, treatment, and outcome prediction to address health care disparities of chronic limb-threatening ischemia
Bagheri, A. B., Rouzi, M. D., Koohbanani, N. A., Mahoor, M. H., Finco, M. G., Lee, M., Najafi, B. & Chung, J., Sep 2023, In: Seminars in Vascular Surgery. 36, 3, p. 454-459 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review