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The ABBEL (Anil Bhave Biomechanics and Engineering Labs) Research Division is housed within the Rehabilitation Institute at Sinai (formerly Sinai Rehabilitation Center) at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.

A rare postoperative complication became a reminder of the impact of integrated rehabilitation care.🏥The case highlights...
06/03/2026

A rare postoperative complication became a reminder of the impact of integrated rehabilitation care.🏥

The case highlights how the setting of rehabilitation can directly influence outcomes for medically complex patients and underscores the value of hospital-attached IRFs in managing unexpected complications.

This clinical vignette follows a patient who experienced bowel evisceration with fascial failure during inpatient rehabilitation, a life-threatening emergency that required immediate surgical intervention. Rapid recognition and escalation were possible because the patient was receiving care in a hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation facility, where multidisciplinary teams and specialty services were readily available.

This case study is being prepared for submission to the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPM&R) as a Clinical Vignette to raise awareness of the differential diagnosis for abdominal incisional drainage and the systems-level advantages of hospital-based rehabilitation care.

06/01/2026

👧🎥 A look inside the Child Norms Study as data collection is underway!

We’re excited to have the Child Norms Project up and running at the Pediatric Motor Development Lab. Through each visit, our team is working to better understand balance and postural control in children during key stages of development.

Every participant helps contribute to a greater understanding of pediatric motor development, and we’re grateful to the families helping move this research forward 💙

Interested in joining the study? Learn more here: https://www.lifebridgehealth.org/abbel/pmdl/child-norms-project

May is National Mobility Awareness Month! As May comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize the importance of movement, ...
05/29/2026

May is National Mobility Awareness Month!

As May comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize the importance of movement, independence, and accessibility across the lifespan. 🚶‍♀️🦿🧠

At the ABBEL Research Division, our team is committed to advancing movement science through biomechanics, engineering, and rehabilitation research. From pediatric motor development and gait analysis to wearable technology and rehabilitation innovation, our work focuses on improving how movement is measured, understood, and supported.

Throughout May, we’ve celebrated the impact mobility has on quality of life — and the clinicians, researchers, participants, and families helping move rehabilitation science forward every day. 💙

05/27/2026

🔬 Project Spotlight

Take a closer look at another innovation from the ABBEL Research Division at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.

Senior Rehabilitation Scientist Roland Starr highlights a newly developed hinge designed to support mobility and improve movement for patients. Through innovative design and research, projects like this continue to explore new ways to enhance patient function and rehabilitation outcomes.

Stay tuned for more innovations from Roland and the ABBEL team!

From Abstract Submission to Presentation!📖Dr. Yomiyou Geleta (PGY-3) recently attended the American Medical Society for ...
05/25/2026

From Abstract Submission to Presentation!📖

Dr. Yomiyou Geleta (PGY-3) recently attended the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting to present his research poster! We previously shared the exciting news of his abstract acceptance and are proud to now highlight his conference experience and continued contributions to sports medicine research.

Congratulations to Dr. Geleta on representing our PM&R team on a national level and showcasing his hard work and dedication. 🎉

Congratulations to our Research Communications Intern, Daylin Smith! 🎉Daylin, a Graphic Design student at Stevenson Univ...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to our Research Communications Intern, Daylin Smith! 🎉

Daylin, a Graphic Design student at Stevenson University, has been assisting the ABBEL Research Division since January. Throughout his internship, he has supported the team through research communications, creative design work, and content development while gaining valuable experience in research, collaboration, and professional communication.

As part of his internship experience, Daylin also developed and presented a final presentation highlighting the projects he contributed to, the skills he developed, and his experience working alongside the ABBEL research team.

We are proud to congratulate him on completing 120+ hours with the research team and thank him for his dedication, creativity, and contributions to ABBEL!

📚 Resident Journal Club – MayThis session, our residents highlighted two engaging articles focused on sports medicine an...
05/20/2026

📚 Resident Journal Club – May

This session, our residents highlighted two engaging articles focused on sports medicine and pain management interventions:

Dr. Asha Stegall (PGY-2) presented research on platelet-rich plasma injections as a treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis in athletes.

Dr. Lisa D’Souza (PGY-2) presented a study comparing ultrasound-guided suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks versus suprascapular nerve block alone for patients with frozen shoulder.

Great discussions and continued commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation care! 👏✨

At ABBEL, we study movement across the lifespan—from infants to older adults—to improve real-world function.
05/18/2026

At ABBEL, we study movement across the lifespan—from infants to older adults—to improve real-world function.

We are thankful for the families who have participated in our Infant Norms Study and shared their experiences with our t...
05/15/2026

We are thankful for the families who have participated in our Infant Norms Study and shared their experiences with our team. Their support, involvement, and enthusiasm continue to inspire our work in infant development research.

Every family who takes part helps contribute to a better understanding of early development and supports future research efforts.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the study and ways to get involved.

05/14/2026

📘 They’re finally here!

We’re excited to officially have printed copies of the ABBEL Research Division 2025 Annual Report in hand. This report highlights a year of growth, collaboration, innovation, and impactful research across our labs and clinical programs.

From conference presentations and community outreach to biomechanics innovation, we’re proud of everything our team accomplished this year. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making 2025 such a meaningful year for ABBEL!

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