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Charlotte Austin Chatto MS, PT, NCS Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy Office: EC-1324 in Applied Neuroscience Union Institute and University (in process) Master of Science in Neurologic Bachelor of Science |
Faculty Research Activity
Research Description:
My current research interests have the collective goal focused on the
improvement of walking following neurologic injury or disease. My specific
interests include:
- Brain activation patterns during mental imagery of walking.
- The use of mental practice in persons following stroke to improve walking.
- The objective measurement of gait analysis with the use of a gait analysis scale called the Gait Abilities Scale.
- The effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for improving gait. and functional mobility with a focus on persons following stroke and persons with Parkinson's Disease.
Current Investigations:
- Cortical and subcortical activation during mental imagery of locomotion in persons following stroke: an fMRI investigation.
- Chatto, CA. Joseph, R. Willson, J. The effect of an individually prescribed exercise program on the quality of life and functional mobility in persons with early and midstage Parkinson's disease.
Recent Publications:
- Stec, T. Wark, E. Chatto, CA. Curricular Change in Professional Education: A PBL Case Study. Journal of Allied Health,Vol. 34 (1) Spring, 2005.
- (Abstract) Chatto,CA; Deutsch, JE; Pillai, J; Lavin, T; Allison, J. Brain Activation during Kinesthetic and Visual Imagery of Walking; Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Vol 29(4), p. 195. 2006.
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