Research Statement:
My research investigates the mechanisms of pain and muscle dysfunction in patients with rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy. I will characterize the relationship between peripheral deficits and central neurophysiological changes. The peripheral metrics include electromyography, force, and kinematics, while the central changes will be identified using the functional magnetic resonance imaging. This work will identify mechanistic markers for treatment of patients with RC tendinopathy.
Contact
Office Phone: (323) 442-2089
Email: mheindel@usc.edu
Office: Center for Health Professionals (CHP), G12
Twitter: @heindelm
Education
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Orthopedic Residency, 2020
- University of New England, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2019
- Seattle Pacific University, B.S. Applied Human Biology, 2015
Publications
- Vila-Dieguez O, Heindel MD, Awokuse D, Kulig K, Michener LA. Exercise for rotator cuff tendinopathy: Proposed mechanisms of recovery. Shoulder Elb. 2023;15(3):233-249. doi:10.1177/17585732231172166
Abstracts
- Heindel MD., Kutch JJ., Silva, B., Vila Dieguez O., Michener LA. Motor Cortex Dual Dysfunction: Resting-state and Task-Based Activity in those with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA; 2/16/2024. Platform Presentation.
- Mears, C, Heindel M, Vila Dieguez O, Michener LA. Are Deficits in Muscle Performance Related to Psychosocial Factors in Those with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy? APTA Annual Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA; February, 2024. Poster Presentation.
- Abeles R, Heindel MD, Vila Dieguez O, Silva B, Sexton T, Michener LA. Pain Catastrophizing Impacts Outcomes with Resisted Exercise: Assess Early and Often in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. Combined Sections Meeting-APTA; Boston, MA; February 2024. Poster Presentation.
- Heindel MD., Kutch JJ., Michener LA. Intrinsic Anterior Insula Activity Differentiates Those with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy from Healthy Matched Controls. Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Washington DC; 11/19/2023. Poster Presentation.
- Abeles R, Vila Dieguez O, Heindel M, Dunn M, Sexton T, Michener LA. Contribution of Psychosocial Factors to Exercise Response in Participants with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Pilot Study. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; 2/23/2023. Poster Presentation.
- Heindel MD., Kutch JJ., Michener LA.: Resting-State Brain Activity in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Revealed Trait-like Differences from Pain-Free Controls. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; 2/23/2023, Platform Presentation.
- Heindel MD., Selhorst MC.: Reliability and Validity of Pain Related Fear Outcomes Questionnaires in Adolescents with Anterior Knee Pain. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, virtual, 2/1/2021, Poster Presentation
- Heindel MD., Davis IS., Buchanan K.: Barefoot Training in Type II Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction – A Case Report. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. 5/29/2019. Platform Presentation
- Heindel MD, Kutch JJ, Michener LA. Resting-State Brain Activity in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Revealed Trait-like Differences from Pain-Free Controls. Combined Sections Meeting-APTA; San Diego, CA; February, 2023
- Heindel, MD, Selhorst, MC. Reliability and Validity of Pain Related Fear Outcome Questionnaires in Adolescents with Anterior Knee Pain. Combined Sections Meeting-APTA; Remote; February, 2021.
- Heindel, MD, Davis, IS, Buchanan, K. Barefoot Training in Type II Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction – A Case Report. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. 2019.
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