Publications:
Ko N, Laine CM, and Valero-Cuevas FJ. (2023). Ipsilateral corticospinal excitability corresponds
to intermuscular coherence in the beta-band during a dynamic, unimanual task. Frontiers
in Sports and Active Living, 5,1177004. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1177004
Ko N, Balderama E, Sarmento C, and Roos J. (2023). The effectiveness of aquatic exercise
on improving fatigue and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis: A
meta-analysis. Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy, 31(1), p.20-29, DOI:1097/PXT.0000000000000022
Ko, N, Laine, C, Valero-Cuevas, F & Fisher, B. (2019). Unimanual, low-force instability
control facilitates the corticospinal excitability in the ipsilateral M1 with no evidence
of ipsilateral silent periods. Brain Stimulation: Basic, Translational, and Clinical
Research in Neuromodulation 12, 583, doi:10.1016/j.brs.2018.12.934
Ko N, Laine CM, Fisher BE, and Valero-Cuevas FJ. (2016). Dynamic fingertip force variability
in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Hand Therapy, 29(2):e8.
Ko N, Laine CM, Fisher BE, and Valero-Cuevas FJ. (2015). Force variability during dexterous
manipulation in individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 7, 151. DOI:10.3389/fnagi.2015.00151
Fassola I, Lawrence E, Dayanidhi S, Ko N, Leclercq, C, and Valero-Cuevas FJ. (2013). Is osteoarthritis of the thumb strictly
an orthopedic condition. In Proceedings of the 1st International Thumb Osteoarthritis Workshop, Newport, RI (Vol. 13, p. 12)
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Presentation
Ko N, Catrina, L, Chow, B, and Sarmento VM C.
Tibialis anterior corticospinal excitability comparison between ACL injury and chronic
ankle instability during single-limb stand. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Section Meeting, San Diego, CA, Feb 22-25, 2023
Ko N
Promoting early intervention physical therapy services in rural areas using telehealth.
California Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim, CA, Sep 24-25, 2022 Podium presentation
Stinecipher H and Ko N
Differences in single-limb stability during dynamic tasks in individuals with chronic
ankle instability and ACL injuries. California Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim,
CA, Sep 24-25, 2022
Sarmento C, Roos J and Ko N
The effectiveness of a multimodal approach to teaching gross anatomy courses in a
doctor of physical therapy program. Experimental Biology, Philadelphia, PA, April
2-5, 2022
Ko N
Promoting Physical Therapy Services for Children (0-3 years) who reside in remote
areas in the Central Valley of California via Teletherapy – Centennial Scholar Capstone
project mini presentation (recorded), American Physical Therapy Association, Combined
Section Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Feb 2-5, 2022
Ko N, Sano C, and Clementi H
Differences in postural control strategies after ankle and knee injuries, measured
by concurrent MEP responses in LE muscles from the motor cortex during single limb
stand on firm and foam surfaces. Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL, Nov 8-11,
2021
Hajela N, Ko N, Wubenhorst N, Trask E, and Kwon B
Virtual clinical learning: an innovative telehealth model for physical therapy education
during COVID -19 and beyond. 2021 Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy
Association, Orlando, FL, Feb 24-27, 2021
Ko N and Cope N
Forced use therapy vs. standard treatment for upper extremity rehabilitation in patients
with subacute stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. California Physical Therapy
Association, Virtual meeting, Oct 3-4, 2020
Hatai J and Ko N
The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on gait speed and motor
function during turning gait and straight-line gait in Parkinson’s disease – A meta-analysis.
California Physical Therapy Association, Virtual meeting, Oct 3-4, 2020
Hajela N, Ko N, Wubenhorst N, Trask E, and Kwon B
Scope of Telehealth Physical therapy in Gait Balance and Mobility Community Clinic:Clinical
Education and Service Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. Launching
into Telehealth: 2020 Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Virtual Telehealth Conference June 19,
2020
Ko N, Ashimoto K, and Adame-Walker J
Is aquatic exercise effective compared to no interventions on improving fatigue and
quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis exhibiting mild to moderate symptoms:
A meta-analysis. Platform Presentation, 2019 Tri-State Physical Therapy Conference, California Physical Therapy Association,
Las Vegas, NV, Oct 11-13, 2019
Rivera, M, Shirk BB, Ghanadan, N, Trueblood, P, and Ko N
The effects of a multimodal program on gait parameters in persons with Parkinson’s
disease. 2019 Tri-State Physical Therapy Conference, California Physical Therapy Association,
Las Vegas, NV, Oct 11-13, 2019
Ko N, Laine CM, Valero-Cuevas FJ, and Fisher B
Unimanual, low-force instability control facilitates the corticospinal excitability
in the ipsilateral M1 with no evidence of ipsilateral silent periods. International
Brain Stimulation, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Feb 24-27, 2019
Laine C, Ko N, Valero-Cuevas FJ, and Fisher B. Ipsilateral corticospinal excitability and contralateral
corticomuscular drive are related phenomena. Society of Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, Nov 3-7, 2018
Ko N, Laine CM, Fisher B, and Valero-Cuevas FJ
Dynamic fingertip force variability in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Platform Presentation in Hand Rehabilitation Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections
Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb 17-20, 2016.
Ko N, Laine CM, Nagamori A, Hooyman, A, DiConti-Gibbs, A, Lerner J, Fisher BE, and Valero-Cuevas
FJ
Distinctive control strategy of dynamic fingertip force in individuals with mild to
moderate Parkinson’s disease and its clinical implications. The American Society of
Biomechanics, Columbus, OH, Aug 5-8, 2015
Ko N, Fisher B, and Valero-Cuevas FJ
Distinctive motor control strategies in Parkinson’s disease during an unstable object
manipulation and its implications to clinical evaluation. Society for the Neural Control
of Movement, Charleston, SC, Apr 20-24, 2015.
Ko N, Lawrence EL, Fisher B, and Valero-Cuevas FJ
While still able to manipulate unstable objects, individuals with Parkinson’s disease
exhibit distinct neural control strategies. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston,
MA, Jul 6-11, 2014.
Ko N, Lawrence EL, Dayanidhi S, DiConti A, Lerner J, Winstein C, Requejo P, Fisher B,
and Valero-Cuevas FJ
The Strength-Dexterity test can detect differences in dynamic control of fingertip
forces between individuals with Parkinson’s disease and non-disabled older adults.
Society of Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, Nov 9-13, 2013
Ko N, Holt B, Reyes A, Park H, and Valero-Cuevas FJ
Development of interactive virtual video game for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). Summer School on Neurorehabilitation, Elche, Spain, Sep 15-20, 2013
Ko N, Kurse M, and Valero-Cuevas FJ
Musculoskeletal model of arm position for casting for splinting and muscle selection
for botulinum toxin in individuals with Cerebral Palsy. Canadian Society for Biomechanics,
Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 6-9, 2012.
