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Abraham Alfaro, DO, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Linwood, NJ, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus

AbrahamAlfaroDOPh.D. Exercise Physiology

Physical Medicine/Rehab Linwood, NJ

Neurorehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Director, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Former Director, Spasticity and Dystonia Clinic. Bacharach Institute For Rehabilitation.

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Summary

  • I am board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with Spinal Cord Injury Medicine certification. I have a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, and an NIH post-doctoral fellowship.
    Interests include: Spasticity & Dystonia Dx & Tx, especially with phenol nerve blocks; gait abnormalities for patients who have upper or lower motor neuron problems, or Parkinson's Disease; musculoskeletal injuries; and exercise as preventive and rehabilitative medicine.
    Ideal clinical position involves: research; teaching residents phenol nerve blocks for spasticity & dystonias; & treating patients with the aforenoted problems in an outpatient clinic. Research involves phenol nerve blocks for patients who have Parkinson's Disease.

Education & Training

  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1993 - 1996
  • United Health Services Hospitals
    United Health Services HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1992
  • Montefiore Medical Center
    Montefiore Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, National Institutes of Health fellow in medicine/cardiology., 1978 - 1980
  • Temple University
    Temple UniversityPh.D., Exercise Physiology. Thesis: Blood coagulation, fibrinolysis and lactate for trained and untrained men at rest and during exercise. , 1970 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 1996 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 1996 - 1998
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1994 - 1996
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Spasticity: Evaluation and Treatment.  
    Alfaro A, Smith LL., Findings/Atlantic City Medical Center Journal, 2003
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment.  
    Alfaro A, Smith LL., Findings/Atlantic City Medical Center Journal, 1999

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Blood fibrinolysis, coagulation, and lactate in trained and untrained men at rest and after exercise.
    Alfaro A, Kelly GT, Mole' PA., Med Sci Sports 1976;8:70.
  • Fibrinolytic responses to venous occlusion, and to arm and leg exercise.
    Alfaro A, Dietrich K, Rodrigues A, Chambers N, Ellis E, Med Sci Sports. 1987;19(2), Supplement:84.
  • Phenol Injections To Musculocutaneous Nerves: Decrease In Spasticity For Elbow Flexion, and Complications.
    Alfaro A, Tsai T., Muscle Nerve. 2016; 54(3):569., 9/2016
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Grant Support

  • Webinar on Spasticity and Dystonia: Diagnosis and Treatments.Association Of Rehabilitation Nurses2015
  • Neurovascular Complications And Cervical Manipulation: A Literature Review.Dean's Summer Research Fellowship & Family Practice Grants University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine1990
  • The Effects Of Manipulation On Communicable Diseases And On The Immune SystemDean's Summer Research Fellowship & Family Practice Grants University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.1989
  • Health/fitness programs for grades K-12Board Of Education, New Haven, Ct.1987
  • Exercise for patients who have Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders.Parkinson Group of Co-op City. Bronx, NY.1984–1985
  • Workshops on weight control, exercise, nutrition, stress management and health.Elizabeth Seton College, 1982-85, & Iona College, 19851982–1985
  • Health promotion curriculumHofstra University1983–1984
  • Fitness programs with elastic tubing for elementary school children.New York City Board of Education, School District 261984
  • Lectures on health, exercise and nutrition at senior citizen centers.New York City Department For The Aging1982

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