Faculty

Carmen M. Terzic, M.D., Ph.D.

Clinical Studies

Is Meeting the Spinal Cord Injury Physical Activity Guidelines Associated with Health-Related and Psychosocial Outcomes? Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether meeting the physical activity guidelines for cardiometabolic health is associated with positive health-related outcomes.

Additionally to determine whether meeting the physical activity guidelines for cardiometabolic health is associated with positive psychosocial outcomes, and determine whether meeting the physical activity guidelines for cardiometabolic health is associated with greater social and occupational integration.

Sex Differences in The Objective Assessment of Frailty in Subjects Undergoing Early Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study Rochester, Minn.
The overarching aim of this project will be to objectively characterizing the frailty phenotype and to assess the prevalence and sex differences of frailty in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation participants. The current proposal seeks to facilitate identification of vulnerable women and adapt their referral, assessment, intervention plan and goals to individualize exercise prescription and improve overall frailty.