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PubMed

• Sit-up test to assess orthostatic hypotension in individuals with spinal cord injury.
  Jill M Wecht, Matthew T Maher, Steven C Kirshblum, Miguel X Escalon, Joseph P Weir
  Clinical Autonomic Research. 2025-03-04
• Benefits and barriers to return to education and relationship to quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury: Results of a mixed methods study.
  Shelly Hsieh, Adria De Simone, Trevor Dyson-Hudson, John O'Neill, Amanda Botticello
  The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2025-03-01
• The Role of Motor Zones of Partial Preservation in Conversion From Initially Complete to Motor Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury.
  Steven Kirshblum, Brittany Snider, Amanda Botticello, John Benedetto, Einat Engel-Haber
  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2025-02-11

Journal Articles

• Charcot Spine Following Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: An Analysis of 201 Published Cases  
  Jayne M Donovan, Ryan Solinsky, Steven C Kirshblum, Nature
• Establishing a Threshold to Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Disease from the Serum Triglyceride and High-Density Lipoprotein Concentrations in Persons with Spinal Cord ...  
  Steven C Kirshblum, William A Bauman, Nature
• Lean tissue mass and energy expenditure are retained in hypogonadal men with spinal cord injury after discontinuation of testosterone replacement therapy  
  Bauman WA, La Fountaine MF, Cirnigliaro CM, Kirshblum SC, Spungen AM, J Spinal Cord Med, 6/26/2014
• International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury: Cases with Classification Challenges  
  Kirshblum S, Biering-Sorensen F, et al, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2014
• Looking back… and to the future  
  Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2013
• Low-Dose Baclofen Therapy Raised Plasma Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Concentrations but not into the Normal Range in a Predictable and Sustained Manner in Men with Ch...  
  Bauman WA, LaFountaine MF, Cirnigliaro CM, Kirshblum SC, Spungen AM, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2013
• The SCI-FI: Item Banks to Measure Physical Functioning of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury  
  Tulsky DS, Jette A, Kisala PA, Kalpakjian C, Dijkers MP, Whiteneck G, Ni P, Kirshblum S, et al, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2012
• Development and Initial Evaluation of the Spinal Cord Injury-Functional Index (SCI-FI)  
  Jette AM, Tulsky D, Ni P, Kisala P, Slavin M, Dijkers M, Heinemann A, Tate D, Whiteneck G, Charlifue S, Houlihan B, Williams S, Kirshblum S, Dyson-Hudson T, Zanca J, F..., Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2012
• Beyond boundaries: September ASCIP conference convenes in Las Vegas  
  Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2012
• Tempering technology with Care  
  Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2012
• International standards to document remaining autonomic function after spinal cord injury  
  Krassioukov A, Biering-Sørensen F, Donovan W, Kennelly M, Kirshblum S, Krogh K, Alexander MS, Vogel L, Wecht J, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2012
• Autologous incubated macrophage therapy in acute, complete spinal cord injury: results of the phase 2 randomized controlled multicenter trial  
  Lammertse DP, Jones LA, Charlifue SB, Kirshblum SC, Apple DF, et al, Spinal Cord, 1/1/2012
• Upper and lower extremity motor recovery after traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (SCI): an update from the National SCI Database  
  Marino RJ, Burns S, Graves DE, Leiby BE, Kirshblum S, Lammertse D, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2011
• The Impact of Sacral Sensory Sparing in Motor Complete Spinal Cord Injury Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation  
  Kirshblum S, Botticello A, Lammertse D, Marino R, Chiodo A, Jha A, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2011
• A Phase 2 Autologous Cellular Therapy Trial in Patients with Acute, Complete Spinal Cord Injury: Pragmatics, Recruitment and Demographics  
  Jones LAT, Lammertse DP, Charlifue SB, Kirshblum SC, Apple DF, et al, Spinal Cord, 11/1/2010
• 2009 Review and Revisions of the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury  
  Waring W, Biering-Sorensen F, Burns S, Donovan W, Graves D, Jha A, Jones LAT, Kirshblum S, et al, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2010
• Underestimation of Bone Loss of the Spine with Anterior-Posterior Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury  
  Bauman WA, Kirshblum S, Cirnigliaro C, Forrest GF, Spungen AM, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2010
• Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Overestimates Bone Mineral Density of the Lumbar Spine in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury  
  Bauman WA, Schwartz E, Song ISY, Kirshblum S, Cirnigliaro C, Morrison N, Spungen A, Spinal Cord, 1/1/2009
• Neuromotor and musculoskeletal responses to locomotor training for an individual with chronic motor complete, ASIA B spinal cord injury  
  Forrest GF, Sisto SA, Barbeau H, Kirshblum S, Wilen J, et al, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2008
• Spinal cord injury medicine Economic and societal issues in spinal cord injury  
  Priebe MM, Chiodo AE, Scelza WM, Kirshblum SC, Wuermser LA, Ho CH, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2007
• Spinal cord injury medicine Long-term medical issues and health maintenance  
  Chiodo AE, Scelza WM, Kirshblum SC, Wuermser LA, Ho CH, Priebe MM, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2007
• Spinal cord injury medicine Epidemiology and classification  
  Ho CH, Wuermser LA, Priebe MM, Chiodo AE, Scelza WM, Kirshblum SC, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2007
• Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Rehabilitation Phase after Acute SCI  
  Kirshblum SC, Priebe MM, Ho CH, Scelza WM, Chiodo AE, Wuermser LA, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2007
• Spinal cord injury medicine Community reintegration after spinal cord injury  
  Scelza WM, Kirshblum SC, Wuermser LA, Ho CH, Priebe MM, Chiodo AE, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2007
• Spinal cord injury medicine Acute care management of traumatic and non-traumatic injury  
  Wuermser LA, Ho CH, Chiodo AE, Priebe MM, Kirshblum SC, Scelza WM, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2007
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Books/Book Chapters

• Critical Care in Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Chapter: Nonoperative management of acute spinal cord injury. 
  Page 78 - 91Kirshblum S, Brooks M, Nieves J, Yonclas PEditors: Fehlings MG.Future Medicine, London, UK2013
• Spasticity: Diagnosis and Management. 
  Chapter: Spasticity Due to Disease of the Spinal Cord: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Treatment. 
  Walker H, Kirshblum SEditors: Brashear A, Elovic E.Demos, New York2011
• Spinal Cord Medicine. 
  Chapter: Assessment and Classification after Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 85 - 105Kirshblum SC, Anderson K, Krassioukov A, Donovan WEditors: Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D.Lippincott Williams and Williams, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2011
• Rehabilitation Medicine Practice & Principles. 
  Chapter: Spinal Cord: Medical Management and Rehabilitation. 
  Kirshblum S, Brooks MEditors: DeLisa JA, et al.Lippincott Williams and Williams, PhiladelphiaEdition 5th,2011
• Spinal Cord Medicine 
  Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo DLippincott/Williams and Wilkins, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2011
• Spinal Cord Medicine. 
  Chapter: Pressure Ulcers and Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 242 - 264Kirshblum S, O’Connor K, Radar CEditors: Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D.Lippincott Williams and Williams, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2011
• I Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know. (A children’s book on SCI) 
  Kirshblum SParalysis Resource Center2010
• Rehabilitation Board Review. 
  Chapter: Wheelchairs. 
  Kirshblum S, Shea M, McCarthy SEditors: Cuccurullo S.Demos, New YorkEdition 2nd,2010
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Management and Rehabilitation. 
  Chapter: Medical Complications of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 18 - 36Kirshblum SEditors: Sisto SA, Druin E, Sliwinski MM.Mosby2009
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Management and Rehabilitation. 
  Chapter: Understanding Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 1 - 17Kirshblum S, Benevento BEditors: Sisto SA, Druin E, Sliwinski MM.Mosby2009
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Handbook. In Essential Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 
  Chapter: Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Brooks M, Kirshblum SEditors: R. Cooper.Humana Press2006
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review. 
  Chapter: Spinal Cord Injuries. 
  Page 489 - 551Kirshblum S, Gonzalez P, Cuccurullo, Luciano LEditors: Cuccrullo S.Demos, New York2004
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review. 
  Chapter: Wheelchairs. 
  Page 759 - 771Kirshblum S, Luciano LEditors: Cuccrullo S.Demos, New York2004
• Rehabilitation Medicine Practice & Principles. 
  Chapter: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 
  Kirshblum SC, Park YEditors: DeLisa JA, Gans B.Edition 4th,2004
• Whiplash. 
  Chapter: Spinal Cord Injury Following Motor Vehicle Accidents. 
  Page 181 - 198Park Y, Kirshblum SEditors: Malanga G, Nadler S.Hanley and Balfus, Philadelphia2002
• Spinal Cord Medicine 
  Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D, DeLisa JELippincott/Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia2002
• Spinal Cord Medicine. 
  Chapter: Neurological Assessment and Classification of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 82 - 95Kirshblum SC, Donovan WEditors: Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D, DeLisa JE.Lippincott/Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia2002
• Spinal Cord Medicine. 
  Chapter: Respiratory Management in Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 135 - 154Peterson P, Kirshblum SC.Editors: Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D, DeLisa JE.Lippincott/Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia2002
• Spinal Cord Medicine. 
  Chapter: Rehabilitation after Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 275 - 298Kirshblum SC, Ho C, Druin E, Nead C, Drastal SEditors: Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D, DeLisa JE.Lippincott/Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia2002
• Spinal Cord Medicine. 
  Chapter: Wheelchairs. 
  Page 578 - 599Salerno S, Kirshblum SCEditors: Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D, DeLisa JE.Lippincott/Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia2002
• Spinal Cord Medicine. 
  Chapter: Psychological Adaptations after Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Page 299 - 311Fichtenbaum J, Kirshblum SCEditors: Kirshblum SC, Campagnolo D, DeLisa JE.Lippincott/Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia2002
• Rehabilitation Medicine Practice & Principles. 
  Chapter: Pressure Ulcers. 
  Page 1057 - 1072O'Connor K, Kirshblum SEditors: DeLisa JA, Gans B.Edition 3rd,1998
• Rehabilitation Medicine Practice and Principles 
  Chapter: Spinal and Upper Extremity Orthotics. 
  Page 635 - 650Kirshblum S, O'Connor K, Benevento B, Salerno SEditors: DeLisa JA, Gans B.Edition 3rd,1998
• Comprehensive Management of Spine Trauma 
  Chapter: Rehabilitation & Comprehensive Care of the Person with Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Ragnarsson K, Stein A, Kirshblum SEditors: Capen DA.Mosby, Inc., St. Louis1998
• Manual of Medical Rehabilitation 
  Chapter: Chapter 17: Rehabilitation of the Spinal Cord Injured Patient. 
  Page 227 - 236Kirshblum S, O'Connor KMasson SA, Barcelona1997
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Abstracts/Posters

• Effects of a Beta-2 agonist in transpulmonary pressure in spinal cord injury.
  Shilero G, Radulovic M, Wecht J, Lafountaine M, Cinigliaro C, Yen C, Kirshblum S, Bauman W, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2013
• Relationship of peak cough flow to transesophogeal pressure in spinal cord injury.
  Yen C, Radulovic M, Lafountaine M, Cinigliaro C, Wecht J, , Kirshblum S, Bauman W. Shilero G, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2013
• An unusual presentation of functional and neurologic recovery 36 months post-injury in a person with traumatic incomplete tetraplegia.
  Perkowski M, Poduri KR, Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2013
• Comparison of cushions used by travelers with spinal cord injury.
  McClure IA, McCarthy SK, Frisina P, Kirshblum SC, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2013
• Locomotor training promotes standing and walking in an individual with complete paraplegia.
  Cavadini N, Wojciehowski S, Brooks M, Forrest GF, Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2013
• Prevention of Long-Term Respiratory Complications of Spinal Cord Injury (Paper Presentation).
  Dyson-Hudson, T.A.; Botticello, A.L.; Kirshblum, S.C.; Bach, J.R., International Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation, Washington, DC, 6/6/2011
• Comparison of pressure in commercially available seat cushions in fulltime wheelchair users with spinal cord injury [ICSMR abstract P43].
  McClure IA, McCarthy SK, Kirshblum SC, Nieves JD, Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 6/1/2011
• Prevention of long-term respiratory complications of spinal cord injury [ICSMR abstract 7].
  Dyson-Hudson TA, Botticello AL, Kirshblum SC, Bach JR, Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 6/1/2011
• Hip and femur bone mineral density changes after electrical stimulation and loading in persons with motor complete spinal cord injury [ACRM-ASNR abstract 58].
  Forrest G, Angeli C, Cirnigliaro C, Faghri P, Kirshblum S, Harkema S, Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2010
• The impact of sensory sacral sparing in motor complete SCI [ASIA abstract 5].
  Kirshblum S, Botticello A, Lammertse D, Marino R, Chiodo A, Jha A, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2010
• Use of specialty cushions in motor vehicles in full-time wheelchair users with SCI.
  McCLure I, Nieves J, Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2008
• The use of duplex ultrasound surveillance for DVT in individuals with spinal cord injury at time of admission to rehabilitation [AAP abstract 104].
  Walker H, Kirshblum S, Komaroff E, Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2008
• Changes in exercise capacity and body mass after arm crank in paraplegia.
  Sisto SA, Dyson-Hudson T, Bond Q, Mores J, Spungen A, Bauman W, Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2006
• Pre- vs post-catheter change urine samples in SCI individuals with UTI.
  Linsenmeyer TA, Payseur M, Oakley A, Kirshblum S, Johnston M, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2006
• Do individuals with SCI have typical symptoms with urinary tract infections?
  Linsenmeyer TA, Oakley A, Kirshblum S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2006
• Characteristics and discharge disposition in individuals with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.
  Kepler K, O’Brien A, Kirshblum S, Hillary F, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2006
• Locomotor training with incremental changes in velocity: Muscle and metabolic responses.
  Forrest G, Sisto SA, Kirshblum S, Asselin P, Mores J, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2006
• Prevalence of heterotopic ossification in persons with spinal cord injury from violence related causes.
  Emmons R, McClure I, Kirshblum S, Dyson-Hudson T, Kamaroff E, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2006
• Arm crank ergometry improves body composition not cardiovascular autonomic regulation in spinal cord injury.
  Cirnigliaro CM, Wecht JM, Sisto SA, Dyson-Hudson T, Kirshblum S, Bauman WA, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2006
• The assessment of resident competencies through the use of PowerPoint presentations containing mpegs.
  Elovic E, Kirshblum S, Jain S, DeLisa JA, Am J Phys Med Rehab, 1/1/2006
• Pharmacological management of dyslipidemia: reducing risk of cardiovascular disease in persons with chronic cervical spinal cord injury.
  Nash MS, Szlachcic Y, Adkins R, Spungen A, Dyson-Hudson T, Mendez AJ, Kirshblum SC, et al, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2005
• Agreement in Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury using the 2002 Standards.
  Marino RJ, Kirshblum S, Jones L, Tal J, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2004
• Outcomes of surgical vs non-surgical spine intervention following acute spinal cod injury.
  McKinley W, Meade M, Kirshblum S, Barnard B, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2004
• Reliability of The ASIA Motor and sensory examination.
  Marino RJ, Jones L, Kirshblum S, Tal J, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2004
• Evaluation of Cranberry Supplement for Reduction of Urinary Tract Infections in those with Neurogenic Bladders Secondary to Spinal Cord Injury: A Prospective Double Bl...
  Linsenmeyer TA, Harrison B, Oakley A, Kirshblum S, Stock JA, Millis S, J Spinal Cord Med, 1/1/2004
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Lectures

• Teaching quality and safety to a changing generation. 
  7/22/2014
• What's New in the International Standards. 
  Long Island, NY - 4/9/2014
• SCI Classification and Rehabilitation. 
  Livingston, NJ - 4/2/2014
• Controversies in SCI Research and Rehabilitation. 
  Nashville, TN - 2/28/2014
• Research in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement for the Busy Clinician. 
  Nashville, TN - 2/28/2014
• Cardiovascular complications of SCI seen in the Trauma ICU. 
  Morristown Memorial Hospital - 1/22/2014
• The Present and Future in Spinal Cord Research and Rehabilitation. 
  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - 1/8/2014
• Clinical Benefits of Research. 
  Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - 10/8/2013
• Future of Spinal Cord Injury. 
  Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, Las Vegas, NV - 9/2/2013
• Neurogenic Bowel and Bladder, and Medical Complications of SCI. 
  ABC Hospital, Mexico City - 8/15/2013
• Examination and Classification of SCI and Prognosticating Neurological Outcome in SCI. 
  ABC Hospital, Mexico City - 8/14/2013
• The Present and Future in Spinal Cord Injury. 
  ABC Hospital, Mexico City - 8/14/2013
• Classification of Spinal Cord Injury. 
  ABC Hospital, Mexico City - 8/13/2013
• Clinical translational research to improve safety and quality. 
  Washington, DC - 5/20/2013
• Art of Teaching. Visiting Professor 
  Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, Cleveland, OH - 5/13/2013
• ASIA Exam and Classification. Visiting Professor 
  Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, Cleveland, OH - 5/13/2013
• Benefits of Research for Residents. 
  Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, Cleveland, OH - 5/13/2013
• Present and Future of SCI. Visiting Professor 
  Cleveland, OH - 5/13/2013
• Difficult cases for classifications in spinal cord injury. 
  Chicago, IL - 5/6/2013
• The use of algorithms for classification in spinal cord injury. 
  Chicago, IL - 5/6/2013
• What's new in the International Standards? 
  Chicago, IL - 5/6/2013
• Introducing the new worksheet for the International Standards. 
  Chicago, IL - 5/5/2013
• Treatments for Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction..Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Symposium. 
  Royal College of Physicians, London, England - 4/24/2013
• Review of Current Research in SCI. 
  4/17/2013
• Medical Complications of SCI. 
  Montefiore Medical Center - 4/9/2013
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Other

• Guidelines for Fellowship Mentors. 
  Kevorkian G, Kirshblum S, Buschbacher R, Kowalskie K, Rucker K, Monograph by the Association of Academic Physiatrists
  1/1/1996