G K Fitzgerald

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Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi The efficacy of perturbation training in nonoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation programs for physical active individuals
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Phys Ther 80:128-40. 2000
  2. ncbi Proposed practice guidelines for nonoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation of physically active individuals
    G K Fitzgerald
    University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, PA 15260, USA
    J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 30:194-203. 2000
  3. ncbi A decision-making scheme for returning patients to high-level activity with nonoperative treatment after anterior cruciate ligament rupture
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 8:76-82. 2000
  4. ncbi Hop tests as predictors of dynamic knee stability
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 31:588-97. 2001
  5. ncbi Considerations for planning and conducting clinic-based research in physical therapy
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Phys Ther 81:1446-54. 2001
  6. ncbi Biomechanical evidence supporting a differential response to acute ACL injury
    T L Chmielewski
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, 301 McKinly Laboratory, Newark, DE 19716, USA
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 16:586-91. 2001
  7. ncbi Rehabilitation of the multiple-ligament-injured knee
    J J Irrgang
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh School of Health, Pennsylvania, USA
    Clin Sports Med 19:545-71. 2000
  8. ncbi Open versus closed kinetic chain exercise: issues in rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Phys Ther 77:1747-54. 1997
  9. ncbi Therapeutic exercise for knee osteoarthritis: considering factors that may influence outcome
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Eura Medicophys 41:163-71. 2005
  10. ncbi Psychological health impact on 2-year changes in pain and function in persons with knee pain: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
    D L Riddle
    Department of Physical Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298 0224, USA
    Osteoarthritis Cartilage 19:1095-101. 2011

Detail Information

Publications10

  1. ncbi The efficacy of perturbation training in nonoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation programs for physical active individuals
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Phys Ther 80:128-40. 2000
    ..The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of augmenting standard nonoperative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rehabilitation programs with a perturbation training program...
  2. ncbi Proposed practice guidelines for nonoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation of physically active individuals
    G K Fitzgerald
    University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, PA 15260, USA
    J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 30:194-203. 2000
    ..The rehabilitation program consisting of lower extremity muscle strength training, cardiovascular endurance training, agility and sport-specific skill training, and a training program using balance perturbations is described...
  3. ncbi A decision-making scheme for returning patients to high-level activity with nonoperative treatment after anterior cruciate ligament rupture
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 8:76-82. 2000
    ..Continued study to refine and further validate the decision-making scheme is recommended...
  4. ncbi Hop tests as predictors of dynamic knee stability
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 31:588-97. 2001
    ....
  5. ncbi Considerations for planning and conducting clinic-based research in physical therapy
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Phys Ther 81:1446-54. 2001
    ..Some of the points made in this perspective are illustrated using examples from the authors' experiences in conducting clinical research...
  6. ncbi Biomechanical evidence supporting a differential response to acute ACL injury
    T L Chmielewski
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, 301 McKinly Laboratory, Newark, DE 19716, USA
    Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 16:586-91. 2001
    ....
  7. ncbi Rehabilitation of the multiple-ligament-injured knee
    J J Irrgang
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh School of Health, Pennsylvania, USA
    Clin Sports Med 19:545-71. 2000
    ..Specific guidelines for rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction combined with MCL repair, PCL reconstruction, combined ACL-PCL reconstruction, and reconstruction of the LCL and posterolateral corner have been provided...
  8. ncbi Open versus closed kinetic chain exercise: issues in rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Phys Ther 77:1747-54. 1997
    ..Suggestions for further research are discussed. [Fitzgerald GK. Open versus closed kinetic chain exercise: issues in rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery...
  9. ncbi Therapeutic exercise for knee osteoarthritis: considering factors that may influence outcome
    G K Fitzgerald
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
    Eura Medicophys 41:163-71. 2005
    ..Implications and suggestions for potential adjunctive interventions to address these factors in future research and clinical practice are also discussed...
  10. ncbi Psychological health impact on 2-year changes in pain and function in persons with knee pain: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
    D L Riddle
    Department of Physical Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298 0224, USA
    Osteoarthritis Cartilage 19:1095-101. 2011
    ..We determined whether baseline depressive symptoms, knee-related confidence and general psychological distress influenced changes in pain and function during 2 years of follow-up...