Carolyn P. Da Silva, P.T., D.Sc.

Contact

cdasilva@twu.edu
713-794-2087
HOU 7039

Biography

I am a professor and Coordinator of Professional (Entry-Level) Studies, coordinating and teaching courses in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation in the School of Physical Therapy. I am a faculty advisor to two local PT neurologic clinical residency programs. I continue to work part-time in the post-polio out-patient clinic at TIRR Memorial Hermann and in-patient rehab unit at Memorial Hermann Hospital - TMC. My research interests are in the areas of post-polio syndrome, aging with disability, and stroke.

Education

D.Sc., Physical Therapy, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
M.S., Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX
B.A., Biology and Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX

Research Interests

Post-Polio Syndrome

Latest Articles

Descriptive study of GoBabyGo program practices and evaluation processes
Pediatric Physical Therapy (2024)
Kelsey Ziegler, Carolyn P Da Silva, Katy Mitchell, Mary Frances Baxter, Christina Bickley

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation process and pilot testing of the Arabic version of the Patient Reported Impact of Spasticity Measure (PRISM)
International Journal of Physical Therapy Research & Practice (2024)
Mishal M Aldaihan, Carolyn P Da Silva, Ali Alnahdi, Katy Mitchell, Naif Alraddadi

Effect of three relaxation techniques on hamstring muscle length
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice (2022)
Carolyn P Da Silva, Robyn E Snyder, Betty MacNeill

Psychometric properties of Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control in infants and toddlers with Down syndrome
Pediatric Physical Therapy (2020)
Megan Flores, Katy Mitchell, Christina Bickley, Carolyn P Da Silva

Validity and Interrater Reliability of the SOAR Tool during Ambulation in Individuals with Parkinson Disease
Music and Medicine (2019)
Kristen Barta, Carolyn P Da Silva, Shih-Chiao Tseng, Toni S Roddey

Does a Customized Musical Song Promote a More Positive Experience Vs. Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation when Used to Enhance Walking for People with Parkinson's Disease?
Music Therapy Today (2019)
Kristen Barta, Carolyn P Da Silva, Shih-Chiao Tseng, Toni S Roddey

Predictive Abilities of Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Measures on Falls in Polio Survivors
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics: Current Trends in Geriatric Rehabilitation (2019)
Carolyn P Da Silva, Lesley A Miller, Emily C Morrel, Wanyi Wang

Correlation of falls in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with objective measures of balance, strength, and spasticity
NeuroRehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Journal (2019)
Wendy E Schell, Victoria Mar, Carolyn P Da Silva

Trunk control and gross motor outcomes after body weight supported treadmill training in young children with severe cerebral palsy: a case series
Developmental Neurorehabilitation (2018)
Megan B Flores, Carolyn P Da Silva

Whole body vibration methods with survivors of polio
Journal of Visualized Experiments (2018)
Carolyn P Da Silva

Whole body vibration on people with sequelae of polio
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: An International Journal of Physical Therapy (2018)
Carolyn P Da Silva, C Lauren Szot, Natasha deSa

Relationship of depression and medications on incidence of falls among people with late effects of polio.
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice: An International Journal of Physical Therapy (2017)
Carolyn P Da Silva, Bianca Zuckerman, Rhoda Olkin

Experiences of students, teachers, and physical therapists from Blind People's Association in Ahmedabad, India: A qualitative study
Journal of Physical Therapy Education (2017)
Carolyn P Da Silva, Abhinit Bhatt, E Brooke Avant, Radha T Morar, Saida Ebrahim

Randomized trial of lower extremity splinting to manage neuropathic pain and sleep disturbances in people living with HIV/AIDS
Journal of International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (2016)
R Sandoval, T Roddey, T P Giordano, K Mitchell, C P Kelley

Current Projects

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Externally Funded Projects

Virtually Assisted home rehabilitation after acute STroke (VAST-rehab) Year 2 of 2
Institute of Stroke and Cerebral Vascular Disease -internal to UT Health | 2023
Role: Collaborator

B‐Fit! A guideline to individualized exercise in post‐polio syndrome (PPS)
Post-polio Health International | 2022
Role: Collaborator

Falls and Fear of Falling in Adults who Require Wheelchairs for Locomotion
Texas Physical Therapy Foundation | $3,343.00 | 2018
Role: Principal Investigator