Alan P. Alfano, MD, Publications
Fullerton HD, Borckardt JJ, Alfano AP. Shoulder pain: a comparison of wheelchair athletes and nonathletic wheelchair users. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 35 (12):1958-61, December 2003
Taylor AG, Foresman PA, Conaway MR, Alfano AP. Discussion of magnetic sleep pad study. [Comment. Letter] Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 7 (5):394-9, October 2001
Alfano AP, Taylor AG, Conaway M. Static magnetic fields for the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice, and Policy.
7(1):53-64. Feb, 2001.
Dunkl PR, Taylor AG, McConnell GC, Alfano AP, Conaway MR. Responsiveness of fibromyalgia clinical trial outcome measures. Journal of Rheumatology. 27 (11):2683-91. Nov. 2000.
Nelson KC, Alfano AP. Unilateral lower extremity dysautonomia following spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 80:1193. Sept. 1999.
Alfano AP. Pseudospasticity after cauda equina injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 80:1195. Sept. 1999.
Denkhaus HK, Alfano AP. Incidence and onset of shoulder pain in spinal cord injured athletes. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 80:1196. Sept. 1999.
Weiss L, Alfano AP, Bardfeld P, Weiss J, Friedmann LW. Prognostic value of triple phase bone scanning for sympathetic dystrophy in hemiplegia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
74:716-9. July, 1993.
Case Study
Alfano AP, Friedman L. Skin Expansion in the Below the Knee Amputee. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Oct. 1991. Also presented at 1991 Assembly of American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1992.
Book Chapter
Pain after Spinal Cord Injury- Virginia Spinal Cord Injury Manual For Patients and Families. Published by the State of Virginia Dept. of Rehabilitation Services, 1998.
Other/Internet
MyPatient.com: On-line CME presentation though UVA partnership with AXON Inc. This on-line case report is presented to primary care physicians via internet with an opportunity for CME credit. Case # 1048 LOWER BACK PAIN
Invited Lectures/Teaching Activities
Grand Rounds Dept. Physical Meidicine and Rehabilitation. Update on the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injury, 9/2000
Participation in the Primary care resident lecture series at UVA. Monthly Lecture on Medical Complications after SCI.
Albermarle County Medical Society Fall Lecture 1999. Update in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 9/1999
Medical Complications After spinal Cord Injury Part I&II. UVa-HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Spinal Cord Education Series, 2/1999
Bladder Management After Spinal Cord Injury. UVA HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Series. 2/1999
Do I have Fibromyalgia ? If so, What do I do? Presented at Annual Women’s Festival - University of Virginia Women’s Midlife Health Center 3/1999
Pain after Spinal Cord Injury- Grand Rounds Dept. Phys Med and Rehabilitation. 6/1998
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds: University of Virginia: Medical Acupuncture, 5/1996
Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds: University of Virginia: Medical Acupuncture, 2/1997
Department of Neurosurgery Spine Conference: University of Virginia: Medical Acupuncture in Low Back Pain
Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds: University of Virginia: Nerve Compression in the Upper Extremities, 3/1997
Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds: University of Virginia: Exercise in Low Back Pain, 6/1997
Department of Neurology Grand Rounds: University of Virginia: Medical Acupuncture, 10/1996
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds: Medical Acupuncture? Presented at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, 5/1996
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds: University of Virginia: The Physiatrist as an Expert Witness, 12/1996
Rehabilitation and Immobility, Medical Staff Conference, Mary Washington Hospital, 11/1992
Cancer Committee Conference: Cancer Rehabilitation, March, 1993, .5 hr Category I AMA CME credits.