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Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi

Assistant Professor
Department(s) / Center(s)

Physical Therapy

School(s)

Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences

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Biography

Dr. Appiah-Kubi obtained his PhD in Neuromotor Science from Temple University, Philadelphia (in 2019), where he researched into the development of a rehabilitation protocol to treat balance disorders with focus on vestibular-related disorders through sensory reweighting. He received his Masters and Bachelors in Physical Therapy from Cardiff University, UK (2009) and University of Ghana (2005), respectively. He was an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Ghana Physical Therapy Department (2010-2013).

His research interest is to study the effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on sensory reweighting of postural control processing in individuals with vestibular-related disorders using virtual reality, and to validate a virtual reality-based device for vestibular-postural rehabilitation. The population of interest to achieve this aim include the elderly, stroke, vestibular dysfunction, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury. In addition, he is currently collaborating with colleagues from the University of Ghana and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (Ghana) to develop a low-cost technologically-based quantitative balance assessment device for people with stroke in low-resource settings. He has over 15 peer-reviewed articles related to vestibular and oculomotor assessments, vestibular rehabilitation and stroke. He joined Clarkson University in 2020 and he is currently an Assistant Professor.  

Education Background

Neuromotor Science, Ph.D. | Temple University | Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

Dissertation: Effects of vestibular training on postural control in healthy adults 

Physical Therapy, M.S. | Cardiff University | Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

Dissertation: Effect of the Benefoot Walker on plantar pressure and gait asymmetry during walking in healthy people  

Physical Therapy, B.S. | University of Ghana | Aug 2001 - May 2005

Dissertation: Therapeutic exercises and transcutaneous electrical nerve  stimulation (TENS) in the treatment of chronic low back pain (LBP)  

Courses Taught

Research Assistant Professor | Clarkson University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Potsdam, NY, United States | Aug 2020 - Present

  • PT 657: Advanced Clinicals Skills (Presentation consultant for students)
  • PT 648: Writing and Presentation Research (Research Advisor)
  • PT 618: Research Practicum (Research Advisor)
  • PT 614: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy (Semester coordinator/Instructor)
  • PT 608: Research Methods (Research Advisor)
  • PT 604: Physical Therapy for Multiple Systems Disorders I (Tutor and co-instructor)
  • PT 528:  Analytical Methods for Evidence Based Practice (Research Advisor)
  • PT 505: Foundational Sciences for Physical Therapy (Co-instructor)
  • PT 506: Professional Foundation for Physical Therapy (Co-instructor)
  • BY 405: Undergraduate Research in Bioscience (Instructor)
  • PT 305: Introduction to Physical Therapy II (Guest lecturer)
  • PT 300: Independent Study (Research Advisor) 

Adjunct Professor | Saint Joseph’s University, formerly University of the Sciences (Physical Therapy Dept.),  Philadelphia, PA, United States | Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  • PT 505: Neuromuscular PT I 

Teaching Assistant  | Temple University (Kinesiology Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Aug 2016 - May 2017

  • KINS 2204: Motor behavior 

Guest lecturer | Temple University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Mar 2018

  • NMS 9623 Programming 

Teaching in higher education course | Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States | Summer 2014

Completed the course on the use of research-based teaching methods to promote  learning and effective teaching. Motivation and mastery in teaching; Adult development  and meta-cognition; Integrated course design and developing learning goals; Designing  assessment and exams to align with learning goals; Collaborative learning; Faculty identity  and teaching practice 

Assistant Lecturer (Professor) | University of Ghana (Physical Therapy Dept.), Accra, Ghana | Apr 2010 - Dec 2015

  • PSTR 405: Dermatology and Burns in Physical Therapy  
  • PSTR 311: Neurorehabilitation
  • PSTR 302: Clinical Measurement and Instrumentation in Physical Therapy
  • PSTR 216: Introductory Physical Therapy (co-lecture) 

Research Assistant | University of Ghana (Physical Therapy Dept.), Accra, Ghana | Nov 2006 - Mar 2010 

  • PSTR 404: Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology  
  • PSTR 314: Cardiopulmonary and Intensive Care Physiotherapy

Service

Professional

  • Advisor | Student Organization | Clarkson University, NY | Fall 2023 - Present
    Brothers And Sisters In Christ (BASIC)
  • Poster Presentations Judge  | Clarkson University, NY  | Summer 2023
    Research and Projects Showcase (RAPS)  
  • Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences  for High School Students, Potsdam, NY  | Clarkson University, NY | June 2023
  • Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences  for 8th grade Students s from AA Kingston Middle School, Potsdam, NY | Clarkson University, NY | Apr 2023
  • Lab demonstration (Motion Analysis Lab) and tour of the School of Health Sciences  for St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, NY | Clarkson University, NY | Feb 2023
  • Member, Search Committee for professor of practice, Center for Rehabilitation Engineering Science and Technology (CREST)  Engineering Dept., Clarkson University, NY | 2023    
  • Chair, Search Committee for faculty position, Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY | 2023
  • Member, curriculum changes within the DPT program, Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY | 2023 - Present
  • Member, Search Committee for permanent chair, Physical therapy Dept., Clarkson University, NY | 2022
  • Member, Open House for High School Students  School of Health Sciences, Clarkson University, NY | 2022 - 2023
  • Member, Center for Rehabilitation Engineering Science and Technology (CREST) Steering Committee | Clarkson University, NY | 2022 - Present
  • Member, Search Committee for interim chair/visiting professor, Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY | 2022
  • International Committee | Clarkson University, NY | 2021 - Present
  • International Presenter for a Research Seminar  The Influence of Sensory Reweighting on Human Postural Control  For the Ghana Physiotherapy Association (GPA), Ghana | Aug 2021 - Present
  • Research Curriculum Committee , Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY  | 2020 - Present
  • Awards and Scholarship Committee, Physical therapy Dept. | Clarkson University, NY | 2020 - Present
  • Lab demonstration for DPT students , Physical therapy Dept. |Temple University, PA NeuroCom SOT and other assessment modules | 2016 - 2017
  • Volunteer, Human movement day for prospective masters’ and Ph.D. students    Neuromotor Science program, Temple University, PA Lab demonstration; discussions with prospective students | Dec 2016
  • Volunteer, Peen-sponsored SfN BAW science exhibitions | Franklin Institute, Philadelphia PA Poster, brainwaves and BCI; backyard brains EMG spiker box, Neuro Sky helicopter,  Necomimi BCI device | Mar 2016
  • Member, SAHS Career Outreach Committee | School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS), University of Ghana Giving talks on various programs to prospective students (high school graduates) | Dec 2011 - Dec 2013

Community

  • Organizer, Spiritual and Social well-being of Africans  | Potsdam, NY | 2023 - Present
    Organize bi-monthly Bible Studies gatherings with free dinner for African students  at Clarkson University and other Africans in the Potsdam-Canton area   
  • Organizer and Convenor, Ghanaian Community | Potsdam, NY | 2022 - Present | 
    Organize bi-yearly social gatherings for Ghanaian students at Clarkson University  and other Ghanaians in the Potsdam-Canton area   
  • Church deacon in charge of Young & Young Adults’ Ministries, Media and Literary  Departments | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Bronx NY | 2017 - 2022
    Set up policies and effective strategies to run the organization Organized Youth and Young Adults’ summer camp programs  
  • Organized and operating Food Pantry  | Organized and operating Food Pantry  | 2015 - 2020
    Served as chair of food pantry planning committee   Provided food to the community on weekly basis (on average 60 people/week)
  • Vice president of Young Adults’ ministry  | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Bronx NY | 2015 - 2017 
    Organized educational, leadership and training programs for young adults in the community
  • Pre-Youth Sunday School Teacher  | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Bronx NY | 2014 - 2021
    Taught kids (aged 12 – 16 years) effective life principles and leadership skills every  Weekend; Planning committee member for Children’s summer camp programs  
  • Guest interviewee on maintaining a healthy back (spine)  | Dec 2011 
    Guest interviewee on maintaining a healthy back (spine)
  • Youth executive leader of Youth ministry | Resurrection Power & Living Bread Ministries Church, Accra, Ghana | 2006 - 2013
    Organized educational, leadership and training programs for youth in the community 

     

 

Research Interests

  • Sensory reweighting
  • Vestibular rehabilitation
  • Balance training
  • Balance assessment
  • Virtual reality 

Graduate Student | Temple University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

Developed a rehabilitation protocol (i.e. a concurrent vestibular and postural training) to treat vestibular-related balanced disorders 

Graduate Research Assistant– Motor-Action-Perceptual Lab | Temple University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States | Jan 2014 – May 2017 

Temple University (Physical Therapy Dept.), Philadelphia, PA, United States Worked with W.G. Wright (Ph.D.) on a Department of Defense Army Rapid Innovation Fund ($1,178,000) for the Virtual Environment TBI Screening (VETS) study 

Recruitment and management of research participants; Assisted in assessments and testing of over 212 healthy and concussed individuals; Data management, processing and analyses; Major studies involved– National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Traumatic Brain Injury [TBI] Assessment of Readiness using a gait Evaluation Test (TARGET); Virtual Environment TBI Screening (VETS); Created the VETS device to diagnose concussion symptoms and balance issues; Developed the TARGET test 

Students’ Research Coordinator | University of Ghana (Physical Therapy Dept.), Accra, Ghana | May 2011 - Dec 2013

Organized students’ research proposal presentations; Coordinated research activities for students, professors and external examiner; Organized students’ research defence sessions 

Clinical Practice

Part-time Practicing Physical Therapist  | Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana | Jan 2007 - Dec 2013

Evaluated, treated and re-evaluated pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, respiratory and neurological conditions associated with movement and functional activities; Taught PT students on the floors and clinic during clinical rotation; Provided information on the awareness and prevention of various musculoskeletal disorders and disabilities to clients and the general public 

Specific conditions: stroke, spinal cord injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, polyneuropathies, back pain, fractures, soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis. 

Full-time Intern and Practicing Physical Therapist  | Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana | Aug 2005 - Oct 2006

Evaluated, treated and re-evaluated various physical therapy conditions in outpatients and in-patient settings; Supervised physical therapy students during clinical rotations  Specific conditions: stroke, spinal cord injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, polyneuropathies, back pain, fractures, soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis.

 

Awards

Temple University Visionary Research Fund Award (2017-2018). Total amount: $ 3,000
Doctoral Dissertation Completion Grant, Temple University (2019). Total amount: $ 11,000

Grants

Co-PI. Imtiaz M, Fite K & Appiah-Kubi KO (2023-2024). Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) Graduate Research Fellowship Grant Proposals. Re-design of a low-power ai vision controlled pediatric prosthetic hand. Total award: Graduate student support + $ 5,000        

Mentor. Kuxhaus L, Hunter G, Issen K, Boolani A, Schuckers S, Appiah-Kubi KO, Michalek A, et al. (2023-2026). NIH R25 BiOengineering Research Education to AcceLerate Innovation in STEM (BOREALIS). Total award: $ 660,475

PI. Appiah-Kubi KO (2023-2024). Restore Center Pilot Project Award, Standard University. Effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on postural control using virtual reality. Total award: $ 30,000

PI. Appiah-Kubi KO (2022-2024). NIH Loan Repayment Program. Effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on postural control using virtual reality. Total award: $ 50,000

PI. Appiah-Kubi KO (2021-2022). Undergraduate Faculty Research Awards, Clarkson University. Effects of concurrent vestibular activation and postural training on postural control using virtual reality. Total award: $ 5,000

Publications

Almajid, R., Appiah-Kubi, K., Cipriani, D., & Goel, R. (2023). Dual-tasking Interference is Exacerbated Outdoors: A Pilot Study. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 5, 37. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1077362

Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Laing, E., & Imtiaz, M. H. (2022). A Study Protocol to Evaluate the Effects of Vestibular Training on the Postural Control of Healthy Adults Using Virtual Reality. Applied Sciences, 12(23), 11937. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122311937

Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W.G. (2020). Effects of Vestibular Training on Postural Control of Healthy Adults. CommonHealth Journal, 1(1), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.15367/ch.v1i1.299

Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Wright, W. G. (2019). Vestibular training promotes adaptation of multisensory integration in postural control. Gait & posture, 73, 215-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.197

Wright, W. G., McDevitt, J., Tierney, R., Haran, F. J., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Dumont, A. (2017). Assessing subacute mild traumatic brain injury with a portable virtual reality balance device. Disability and rehabilitation, 39(15), 1564-1572. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016.1226432

Other:
Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Lain, E., Imtiaz M.H. (Dec 2022). A study protocol to evaluate the effects of vestibular training on the postural control of healthy adults using virtual reality. 2nd International Virtual Conference on Neuroscience, Brain Disorders and Therapeutics), Delight Scientific Conferences, UK

Giulia Mahoney, Joel Martin, Rebecca Martin, Chelsea Yager, Matthew Lee Smith, Zachary Grin, Christina Vogel-Rosbrook, Dylan Bradley, Kwadwo Osei Appiah-Kubi & Ali Boolani (2021). Evidence that feelings of energy and fatigue are associated differently with gait characteristics and balance: an exploratory study, Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior 9(3), 125-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/21641846.2021.1950405

Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Shattuck, H., Bicknell, J., Laing, E., Jean Y., Adegoriolu, J., Cann A., Asante-Asamani, E., (Feb 2024). Concurrent headshake and postural training using virtual reality improves eye movement velocity: Preliminary data. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting (APTA CSM), Boston, Massachusetts

Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Shattuck, H., Bicknell, J., Laing, E., VanLandeghem, J., Senarathna, D. (Nov 2023). Concurrent Headshake with Postural Training using Virtual Reality Improves Balance and Modifies Muscle Activation: Preliminary Data. Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Washington, DC 

Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W.G. (Jun 2023). Concurrent Vestibular-Postural Training Promotes Postural Reflexes and Stability. World Physiotherapy Congress, WP2023: 1722, Dubai  
 

Conference Presentations 

Peer Reviewed Abstracts: Keynote Speaker:

  1. Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Lain, E., Imtiaz M.H. (Dec 2022). A study protocol to evaluate the effects of vestibular training on the postural control of healthy adults using virtual reality. 2nd International Virtual Conference on Neuroscience, Brain Disorders and Therapeutics), Delight Scientific Conferences, UK

Peer Reviewed Abstracts: Poster Presentation

  1. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Shattuck, H., Bicknell, J., Laing, E., Jean Y., Adegoriolu, J., Cann A., Asante-Asamani, E., (Feb 2024). Concurrent headshake and postural training using virtual reality improves eye movement velocity: Preliminary data. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting (APTA CSM), Boston, Massachusetts  
  2. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Shattuck, H., Bicknell, J., Laing, E., VanLandeghem, J., Senarathna, D. (Nov 2023). Concurrent Headshake with Postural Training using Virtual Reality Improves Balance and Modifies Muscle Activation: Preliminary Data. Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Washington, DC [Accepted]  
  3. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W.G. (Jun 2023). Concurrent VestibularPostural Training Promotes Postural Reflexes and Stability. World Physiotherapy Congress, WP2023: 1722, Dubai   
  4. Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Barrios, N., Yager, C., Boolani, A. (Jul 2022). High sedentary behavior negatively impacts postural balance but not gait. International Society of Posture Gait Research (ISPGR), Abstract 137863, Montreal, Canada
  5. McCarthy, R., Locke, E., Kadry, A., Torad, A., Elwan, M., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Towler, C., Boolani, A. (Apr 2022). Associations Between Heart Rate and Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Saturation (SmO2) in Upper and Lower Extremities During Self-Paced Walking. Experimental Biology, Abstract R6045 1151-APS, Philadelphia, PA
  6. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Jan 2019). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (APTA CSM), Washington, DC
  7. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Apr 2018). Vestibular training may improve postural control via vestibular adaptation in healthy young adults: a feasibility study. College of Public Health Research Day, Temple University, PA
  8. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Nov 2017). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. Society for Neuroscience Annual General Meeting, Abstract 231.25/EE26, Washington, DC
  9. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Jun 2017). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR), Abstract 3-W-116, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  10. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Apr 2016, 2017 & 2019). Effects of vestibular training on postural control among healthy adults. College of Public Health Research Day, Temple University, PA
  11. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Nov 2015). Effects of vestibular habituation during weight shifting training on postural control processing in healthy adults. Brain Preparedness Research Day, Temple University, PA
  12. Dumont, A., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Dumont, M., & Wright, W.G. (Apr 2015). Feasibility of affordable customdesigned device with immersive virtual environment for postural assessment. Brain Preparedness Research Day, Temple University, PA
  13. Wright, W.G., McDevitt, J., Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Jul 2015). Using commercial technology to create a portable VR balance device: Assessing mTBI, ISPGR, Seville, Spain
  14. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Apr 2015). A portable virtual reality balance device to assess mild traumatic brain injury symptoms: a pilot validation study. College of Public Health Research Day, Temple University, PA
  15. Appiah-Kubi, K.O., van Deursen, R.W., Chohan, A. & Al-anazi, D.M. (Sep 2012). Effect of the Benefoot walker on plantar pressure during walking in apparently healthy adults. 21st Annual Meeting of ESMAC Stockholm, Sweden 

Peer Reviewed Abstracts: Podium Presentation 

  1. Appiah-Kubi, K. O. & Wright, W. G. (Jun 2018). Postural training using augmented visual feedback and vestibular activation in healthy adults. 2nd International Neuroergonomics Conference, Drexel University, PA  
  2. Yaro, Z. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Sep 2012). Time and financial costs in the management of low back pain to patients at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. 5th Annual Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Abstract 23, 42
  3. Davor, F.S. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Feb 2012). Effect of age, gender and leg dominance on quadriceps strength and range of motion at the hip and knee. 1st Annual Ghana Physiotherapy Association (GPA) Scientific Congress, Abstract 23, 42, Accra, Ghana
  4. Agyei, A.Y. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Feb 2012). Association between habitual footwear and the prevalence of pes planus (flat foot) amongst female students in the University of Ghana. 1st Annual GPA Scientific Congress, Accra, Ghana
  5. Asomaning, F.O. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Sep 2011). Influence of balance and flexibility on mobility in post hemiparetic stroke patients. 5th Annual Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Abstract 58, 77, Accra Ghana
  6. Afriyei, N., Quartey, J.A., Lartey, A., Appiah-Kubi, K.O. & Owusu-Ansah, B. (Jul 2010). Assessment of the level of functional independence and the influencing factors in post-stroke patients. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy –Africa Congress, Abstract 110, 24, Accra, Ghana
  7. Wuver, S.N., Quartey, J.A., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Olaogun, M.O.B., Owusu-Ansah, B. & Bello A.I. (Jul 2010). Influence of Age, Sex and Body Mass Index on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Hip Replacement. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy –Africa Congress, Abstract 151, 57, Accra, Ghana
  8. Quartey, J.N.A., Lartey, A., Owusu-Ansah, B. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (Jul 2010). Quality of life among caregivers of stroke survivors in Accra, Ghana. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy Africa Congress, Accra, Ghana  
  9. Asomaning-Boakye, M., Quartey, J.N.A., Bello, A.I., Owusu-Ansah B. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (2010). Influence of hand dominance, sex and body mass index on hand grip strength in apparently healthy individual. 8th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy –Africa Congress, Abstract 121, 33, Accra, Ghana 

 

Professional Training Programs

  1. Organized educational, leadership and training programs for youth in the community 
    June 2023
  2. Organized educational, leadership and training programs for youth in the community 
    Mar 2023
  3. Accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program  Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University 
    Mar 2023
  4. Accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program  Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University 
    Jan 2023
  5. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders   Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10) 
    Dec 2022
  6. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders   Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10) 
    Sep 2022
  7. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders   Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10) 
    Mar 2022
  8. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders   Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10) 
    Mar 2022
  9. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders   Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10) 
    Mar 2022
  10. Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Disorders   Rehab Essentials (CEU = 2.10) 
    Mar 2022
  11. Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease, Implications for  Exercise and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20) 
    Mar 2022
  12. Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease, Implications for  Exercise and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20) 
    Mar 2022
  13. Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease, Implications for  Exercise and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation. APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20) 
    Mar 2022
  14. Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career  Paths. APTA CSM
    Mar 2022
  15. Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career  Paths. APTA CSM
    Mar 2022
  16. Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career  Paths. APTA CSM
    Mar 2022
  17. Engaging in Research and Teaching After the DPT: A Conversation About Career  Paths. APTA CSM
    Feb 2022
  18. PTAESIG: Emotional Intelligence: Foundational Skills for Student Success  APTA Learning Center (CEU = 0.10)
    Sep 2021
  19. Intervention Design to Optimally Progress Reactive Balance Training: Translating, PA    Research into Clinical Practice, UR Medicine, Thompson Health (CEU = 0.24) |
    Aug 2021
  20. Strategies for building an inclusive environment in the clinic and the classroom APTA Health Policy and Administration  
    Aug 2021
  21. Hearing & balance mastermind seminar- Benign Paroxysmal positional vertigo  (evaluation and treatment). Health and Balance Academy 
    Dec 2020
  22. Hearing & balance mastermind seminar- Video Impulse- VVOR and VORS, SHIMP  and Clinical (Part 2) (evaluation and treatment). Health and Balance Academy 
    Dec 2020
  23. Hearing & balance mastermind seminar- Video Impulse test from basics to advanced  (Part 1). Health and Balance Academy 
    Oct 2020
  24. Research Funding Symposium, Part 1: A Conversation with Funding Agencies (Part 1).  APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20) 
    Jan 2019
  25. ACE Talk: Virtual Reality to Improve Mobility: Not Just Pretty Pictures APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)  
    Jan 2019
  26. Academy of Neurologic PT Platform Session 1  APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
    Jan 2019
  27. Advances and Future Direction: International Vestibular Rehabilitation Conference  APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)  
    Jan 2019
  28. A Forum on Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction  APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)  
    Jan 2019
  29. A Forum on Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction  APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
    Jan 2019
  30. A Forum on Movement System Diagnoses for Balance Dysfunction  APTA CSM (CEU = 0.20)
    Jan 2019
  31. Traumatic Brain Injury & Protection Research Symposium, Temple University, PA
    Oct 2018
  32. Electroencephalogram (EEG) training, Temple University, PA    Training on the D2TM Dynavision equipment for evaluating and training visual, cognitive and motor function including visual-motor reaction time, peripheral  awareness, active ROM and dynamic balance 
    Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
  33. Training on the NeuroCom SMART Balance Master; sensory organization test (SOT),  limits of stability, rhythmic weight shift and unilateral stance  
    2016
  34. 1st Annual Concussion Summit, Temple University, PA 
    Jun 2015
  35. Postgraduate certificate of advanced manual physical therapy in the musculoskeletal  pain, Ghana
    Jul 2013
  36. Effective approach towards physical therapy treatment of neurological patients 
    Mar 2013
  37. Facilitated a workshop organized by the department of physical therapy, Korle-Bu  Teaching Hospital, Accra (Ghana). Evidence-based physiotherapy practice 
    Aug 2012
  38. Certificate in spine pathology and implications for PTs, stroke rehabilitation,  clinical education. Stepping with Faith Rehabilitation, Ghana 
    Jul 2012
  39. Participant, 9th Biennial World Confederation for Physical Therapy–Africa Congress,  Nairobi, Kenya 
    Jun 2012
  40. Certificate in ultra sound and neuro-modulation and pain management.  Enraf Nonius and Universal Hospitals Group Ltd, Ghana
  41. Certificate in Emergency Care (Management of the critically ill, Mass casualty incidence management, CPR, Management of the Spine injured patient)/ Ghana 
    Sep 2010
  42. Certificate in Emergency Care (Management of the critically ill, Mass casualty incidence management, CPR, Management of the Spine injured patient)/ Ghana
    Jul 2010
  43. Certificate in Research Proposal Writing Workshop. Ghana-Michigan Collaborative  Health Alliance for Reshaping Training, Education, and Research (CHARTER), Ghana
    Jun 2010
  44. Certificate in Utilization of clinical outcome measures, Ghana   
    Feb 2010
  45. Certificate in Medical Seminar. AfHf Hockey Africa Cup for Nations, Ghana
    Jul 2009
  46. Certificate in basic x-ray radiography. Ghana Physiotherapy Association, Ghana
    Apr 2009
  47. Certificate in Basic X-ray Radiography 
    Apr 2009
  48. Swiss ACE Care Training and Care Consultancy (Understanding dementia,  Mandatory training) Cardiff, United Kingdom
    Marc 2008
  49. Certificate in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Intensive Care Unit  and Burns, Ghana  
    Mar 2007


     

Professional Societies and Committees

  • Reviewer, Applied Sciences | 2023 – Present
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) | 2022 – Present
  • Reviewer, Prosthetics and Orthotics International | 2022 – Present
  • Reviewer, Scientific Reports | 2021 – Present
  • Reviewer, PLOS ONE | 2020 – Present
  • Reviewer, Journal of Physiological Anthropology (JPA) | 2020 – Present
  • Reviewer, Brain Sciences | 2020 – Present
  • Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) | 2018 – Present
  • Member, International Society for Posture & Gait Research (ISPGR) | 2017 – Present
  • Member, Society for Neuroscience (SfN) | 2017 – Present
  • Chair, Organizing Committee, 1st Biennial Ghana Physiotherapy Association (GPA) Scientific Congress | 2012
  • Abstract Reviewer, 1st Biennial GPA Scientific Congress | 2012
  • Member, University of Ghana–Brown University Academic Partnership to Address HIV/AIDS (UBAP Committee), Curriculum Development | 2011 – 2013
  • Member, 10th Anniversary Committee, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana | 2012
  • Secretary/Editor, WCPT–Africa (WCPT-A) Newsletter | 2011 – 2013
  • Restructuring curricula for Dept. of Physical Therapy (undergraduate/master’s), University of Ghana | 2011 – 2012
  • Abstract Reviewer, 8th Biennial WCPT–Africa Congress, Accra, Ghana | 2012
  • Member, Scientific Sub-Committee, WCPT–Africa Congress (WCPT-A), Accra, Ghana | 2011 – 2013
  • Member, Local Organizing Committee, 8th Biennial WCPT–Africa Congress, Accra, Ghana | 2010
  • Executive Member, Welfare Committee, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana | 2010 – 2013
  • Assistant Secretary, Ghana Association of Pain (PAG) | 2009 – 2012
  • Secretary, Ghana Journal of Physiotherapy | 2009 – 2013
     

Research Supervised

  1. Amber Jones, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
  2. Ariana Kelly, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
  3. Shea Frady, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
  4. Rawan Almandai, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
  5. Molly Townsend, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
  6. Camille Devereaux, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
  7. Meredith James, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022
  8. Hailey Millington, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – Present
  9. Brittany LaBarge, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – 2023
  10. Jillian VanLandeghem, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022 – 2023
  11. Hannah Gigliotti, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2022
  12. Michaela Richey, Undergraduate student, Biology Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Lab Training | 2022
  13. Camilla Ketola, Graduate student, Electrical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Lab Training | 2022
  14. Evan Laing, Graduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Design of a Force Plate Integrated Perturbation Platform (Co-supervisor) | 2021 – 2023
  15. Ananda Cann, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
  16. Yonellie Jean, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
  17. Julianne Adegoriolu, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
  18. Taylor Huber, Undergraduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2021 – 2022
  19. Alisha Arshad, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
  20. Anin Rahman, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
  21. Allison Coon, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
  22. Gabrielle Mullane, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
  23. Lauren Firlet, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
  24. Elena Sanchez, Undergraduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Computerized Dynamic Posturography System Capstone Project (Co-advisor) | Spring 2021
  25. Kathryn Ackner, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2020 – 2022
  26. Shelby Miller, Graduate student, Physical Therapy Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Research Assistant | 2020 – 2022
  27. Evan Laing, Graduate student, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Clarkson University — Motion Analysis Research Lab, Graduate Research Assistant | 2021 – 2023
  28. Mark Jankowski, Graduate student, Psychology Dept., Temple University — Motion-Action-Perception Lab, Lab Training (Vestibular Study) | 2018 – 2019
  29. Christopher Haslam, Graduate student, Kinesiology Dept., Temple University — Motion-Action-Perception Lab, Lab Training (Vestibular Study) | 2018
  30. Avin Mathew, Undergraduate student, Kinesiology Dept., Temple University — Motion-Action-Perception Lab, Lab Training (VETS Study) | 2016 – 2017
  31. Supervised 26 final-year Physical Therapy student research projects (26 projects), Dept. of Physical Therapy, University of Ghana | 2010 – 2013

Student Advisement

  1. Corrinne Smith, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2022 – Present

  2. Emma Harrigan, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2022 – Present

  3. Kayla Cudia, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

  4. Molly Townsend, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

  5. Hannah Lehman, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

  6. Ariana Kelly, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

  7. Amber Jones, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

  8. Keegan Duprey, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

  9. Rawan Almadani, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

  10. Ridwana Huda, Graduate student, Physical Therapy, Clarkson University Advisee | 2021 – Present

Facilitator/Trainer

  • Trigono Inertial Measurement Unit & EMG System (Delsys Inc.) — Training Facilitator | 2020
  • Ryan McCarthy, Undergraduate student, Biology Major, Clarkson University — Facilitator | 2020
  • Nathalie Barrios, Undergraduate student, Psychology Major, Clarkson University — Facilitator | 2020

Professional Licensure

  • Member, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) (#840326) | Nov 2022 - Present
  • Member, Ghana Physicotherapy Assoication (GPA) | Sep 2007

Consulation and Advisory Positions

  • Reliability and Clinical Responsiveness of the VR-BESS for Assessing Sensory Reweighting — Consultation for Christopher Burcal, PhD, ATC, Univ. of Nebraska Omaha | Sep 2020 – Sep 2021

Publications and Papers (Cited 229 times on ResearchGate)

  1. Golzari, K., Boolani, A., Papadakis, Z., Garcia-Retortillo, S., Locke, E., McCarthy, R., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Kadry, A., Torad, A., Elwan, M. & Posada-Quintero, H. (2023). Cervical Erector Spinae Intermuscular Coordination while Using Noise Cancellation Headphones During Walking. In International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings (Vol. 16, No. 2, p. 226).
  2. Almajid, R., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Cipriani, D., & Goel, R. (2023). Dual-tasking Interference is Exacerbated Outdoors: A Pilot Study. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 5, 37. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1077362
  3. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Laing, E., & Imtiaz, M. H. (2022). A Study Protocol to Evaluate the Effects of Vestibular Training on the Postural Control of Healthy Adults Using Virtual Reality. Applied Sciences, 12(23), 11937. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122311937
  4. Giulia Mahoney, Joel Martin, Rebecca Martin, Chelsea Yager, Matthew Lee Smith, Zachary Grin, Christina Vogel-Rosbrook, Dylan Bradley, Kwadwo Osei Appiah-Kubi & Ali Boolani (2021). Evidence that feelings of energy and fatigue are associated differently with gait characteristics and balance: an exploratory study, Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior 9(3), 125-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/21641846.2021.1950405
  5. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W.G. (2020). Effects of Vestibular Training on Postural Control of Healthy Adults. CommonHealth Journal, 1(1), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.15367/ch.v1i1.299
  6. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W.G. (2019). Effects of Vestibular Training on Postural Control of Healthy Adults (Doctoral dissertation, Temple University).
  7. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Wright, W. G. (2019). Vestibular training promotes adaptation of multisensory integration in postural control. Gait & posture, 73, 215-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.197
  8. Appiah-Kubi, K.O., & Wright, W. (2018). Postural Training using Augmented Visual Feedback and Vestibular Activation Healthy Adults. Frontiers https://doi.org/10.3389/conf.fnhum.2018.227.00046
  9. Wright, W. G., McDevitt, J., Tierney, R., Haran, F. J., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Dumont, A. (2017). Assessing subacute mild traumatic brain injury with a portable virtual reality balance device. Disability and rehabilitation, 39(15), 1564-1572. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016.1226432
  10. McDevitt, J., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Tierney, R., & Wright, W. G. (2016). Vestibular and oculomotor assessments may increase accuracy of subacute concussion assessment. International journal of sports medicine, 37(09), 738-747. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-100470
  11. McDevitt, J., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Tierney, R., & Wright, W. G. (2016, January). Sensitivity and specificity of subacute concussion detection may be increased with the addition of balance and visual-vestibular assessments. In BRAIN INJURY, 30 (5-6), 494-494. 530 WALNUT STREET, STE 850, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 USA: TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC.
  12. Wright, W. G., McDevitt, J., & Appiah-Kubi, K. O. (2015, June). A portable virtual reality balance device to assess mild traumatic brain injury symptoms: A pilot validation study. In Virtual Rehabilitation Proceedings (ICVR), 2015 International Conference on Virtual Rehabilitation (pp. 72-79). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/ICVR.2015.7358591
  13. Quartey, J.N.A. & Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (2014). Physiotherapy training in Ghana: awareness and prospects. In S. Antwi-Baffour et al. (Eds.), Contributors of allied health sciences to healthcare delivery in Ghana, 131-137. Digibooks Ghana Ltd.
  14. Chohan, A., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Van Deursen, R., & Alanzi, D. (2013). Effect of the Benefoot walker on plantar pressure during walking in apparently healthy people. Gait & Posture, 38, S76-S77. 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.07.162
  15. Olawale, O. A., Jaja, S. I., Anigbogu, C. N., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Jones-Okai, D. (2011). Exercise training improves walking function in an African group of stroke survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical rehabilitation, 25(5), 442-450. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215510389199
  16. Bello, A. I., Asiedu, E. N., Adegoke, B. O., Quartey, J. N., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Owusu-Ansah, B. (2011). Nosocomial infections: knowledge and source of information among clinical health care students in Ghana. International journal of general medicine, 4, 571
  17. Owusu-Ansah, B., Agoriwo, W.M., Bello A.I., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., Quartey J.N. (2010). Compliance of physiotherapists to an objective assessment proforma in the evaluation of patients with chronic low back pain (LBP). Ghana Journal of Physiotherapy, 2(1), 30-35.
  18. Olaogun M.O.B., Parkins G.E., Boama M.O., Addo E.R., D Avogo D., Appiah-Kubi, K.O. (2010). Comparative effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, cryotherapy and placebo on pain, swelling and trimus following third molar tooth extraction. Nigerian Journal of Medical Rehabilitation (NJMR), 15 (23): 38-43. https://doi.org/10.34058/njmr.v15i1.2.57
  19. Olawale, O.A., Bello, A.I., Appiah-Kubi K.O., & S. Agyapong-Badu, S. (2009). Over-ground walking exercise training reduces blood pressure in adult patients with stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 38(3), 279 – 286.
  20. Quartey, J.N., Agbelie, C-M., Owusu-Ansah, B., Bello, A.I. & Appiah-Kubi, K. O. (2009). Content analysis of physicians’ referrals to physiotherapy at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. Ghana Journal of Physiotherapy, 1(1), 10-12.
  21. Afu, C.S., Appiah-Kubi, K.O., and Olawale, O.A. (2009). Pattern of common injuries among footballers: retrospective study of four professional football clubs in Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Physiotherapy, 1(1), 21-24.
  22. Olawale, O. A., Jaja, S. I., Anigbogu, C. N., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Jones-Okai, D. (2008). Effects of two exercisetraining techniques on walking function in adult patients with stroke. Nigerian quarterly journal of hospital medicine, 19(2), 88-94.
  23. Appiah-Kubi, K.O. & Olawale, O.A (2007).  Therapeutic exercises and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the treatment of chronic low back pain (LBP). Ghana Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 1, 30 – 35.  

Under Review

  1. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Galgon, A., Tierney, R., Lauer, R., & Wright, W.G. (202X). Concurrent vestibular activation and postural training promote gaze stabilization and postural stability. PLOS One. 

In Preparation

  1. Almajid, R., Appiah-Kubi, K. O., & Boolani, A. (202X). Back Squat Maneuvers by Older Adults: Identifying Technique Errors to Optimize Safety.  
  2. Ackner, K., Miller, S., & Appiah-Kubi, K. O. (202X). The effects of head shake and weight shift training on patients with vestibular dysfunction: a scoping review.
  3. Appiah-Kubi, K. O., Senarathna, D., Mondal, S., & Boolani, Ali. (202X). Physical Inactivity Negatively Impacts Postural Balance but not Gait. 

Contact

Email: kappiahk@clarkson.edu

Office Phone Number: 315/268-1652

Office Location: 2206 Clarkson Hall

Clarkson Box Number: CU Box 5880

Website: https://www.clarkson.edu/people/kwadwo-appiah-kubi

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