Publications

Invited Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Lobo, M.A.., Moeyaert, M., Cunha, A.B.., & Babik, I. (2017). Single-case design, analysis, and quality assessment for intervention research. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 41(3), 187-197. doi:10.1097/NPT.0000000000000187

  2. Lobo, M.A., Kagan, S.H., & Corrigan, J.D. (in press). Special Communication Reporting on Plenary Session at IV STEP:  Design options for intervention research. Pediatric Physical Therapy.

  3. Lobo, M.A., Galloway, J.C., & Heathcock, J.C. (2015). Characterization and intervention for upper extremity exploration and reaching behaviors in infancy. Journal of Hand Therapy, 28(2), 114-125. http://www.jhandtherapy.org/article/S0894-1130(14)00176-8/abstract

  4. Lobo, M.A. (2014). Invited Commentary: Rethinking computer design from a disabilities rights standpoint. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 56(12), 1138-1139.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Babik, I., Cunha, A. B., & Lobo, M. A. (2019). Play with objects in children with arthrogryposis: Effects of intervention with the Playskin Lift™ exoskeletal garment. In American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, 181(3):393-403. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31719. 

  2. Babik, I., Cunha, A., Moeyaert, M., Hall, M., Paul, D., Mackley, A., & Lobo, M.A. (2019). Feasibility and effectiveness of intervention with the Playskin Lift exoskeletal garment for infants at risk. Physical Therapy, 99(6), 666-676. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzz03

  3. Babik, I., Movva, N., Cunha, A.B., & Lobo, M. A. (2019). Development of self‐feeding behavior in children with typical development and those with arm movement impairments. Developmental Psychobiology, 61(8),1191-1203. doi: 10.1002/dev.21861.

  4. Cunha, A. B., Babik, I., Harbourne, R., Cochran, N. J., Stankus, J., Szucs, K., & Lobo, M. A. (2019). Assessing the Validity and Reliability of a New Video Goniometer App for Measuring Joint Angles in Adults and Children. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

  5. Babik, I., Cunha, A., Ross, S., Logan, S., Galloway, J., & Lobo, M.A. (2019). Means-end problem solving in infancy: Development, emergence of intentionality, and transfer of knowledge. Developmental Psychobiology, 61(2), 191-202. doi:10.1002/dev.21798

  6. Dusing, S., Harbourne, R., Lobo, M.A., Westcott-McCoy, S., Bovaird, J., Kane, A., . . . Brown, S. (2019). A physical therapy intervention to advance cognitive and motor skills: A single subject study of a young child with cerebral palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 31(4), 347-352. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000635

  7. Harbourne, R., Dusing, S., Lobo, M.A., Westcott-McCoy, S., Bovaird, J., Sheridan, S., . . . Babik, I. (2018). Sitting together and reaching to play (start-play): Protocol for a multisite randomized controlled efficacy trial on intervention for infants with neuromotor disorders. Physical Therapy, 98(6), 494-502. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzy033

  8. Greenspan, B., Hall, M. L., Cao, H., & Lobo, M. A. (2018). Development and testing of a stitched stretch sensor with the potential to measure human movement. The Journal of the Textile Institute, 109(11), 1493-1500.

  9. Cunha, A. B., Babik, I., Ross, S. M., Logan, S. W., Galloway, J. C., Clary, E., & Lobo, M. A. (2018). Prematurity may negatively impact means-end problem solving across the first two years of life. Research in developmental disabilities, 81, 24-36.

  10. Hall, M. L., & Lobo, M. A. (2018). Design and development of the first exoskeletal garment to enhance arm mobility for children with movement impairments. Assistive Technology, 30(5), 251-258.

  11. Logan, S.W., Lobo, M.A., Feldner, H.A., & Galloway, J.C. (in review). Physical activity and play behaviors in preschoolers relative to presence of disability and type of mobility device. Pediatric Physical Therapy.
  12. Babik, I., Galloway, J.C., & Lobo, M.A. (2017). Infants born preterm demonstrate impaired exploration of their bodies and surfaces throughout the first two years of life. Physical Therapy. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/28605484/Infants_Born_Preterm_Demonstrate_Impaired_Exploration_of_Their_Bodies_and_Surfaces_Throughout_the_First_Two_Years_of_Life. 
  13. Logan, S.W., Lobo, M.A., Feldner, H.A., Schreiber, M., MacDonald, M., Winden, H.N., Stoner, T., & Galloway, J.C. (2017). Power up:  Exploration and play in a novel modified ride-on car for standing. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 29, 30-37. https://uic.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/power-up-exploration-and-play-in-a-novel-modified-ride-on-car-for
  14. Braswell Christy, J., Bjornson, K., Dusing, S., Gannotti, M., Heathcock, J., Lobo, M.A., O’Neil, M., Field-Fote, E., & Rimmer, J. (2016). Technology for children with brain injury and motor disability:  Executive Summary from Research Summit IV. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 28(4), 483-489.
  15. Logan, S.W., Ross, S.M., Schreiber, M., Feldner, H.A., Lobo, M.A., Catena, M.A., MacDonald, M., Galloway, J.C. (2016). Why we move:  Social mobility behaviors of children with and without disabilities across childcare contexts. Frontiers in Public Health, 4 (204). http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2016.00204/full
  16. Babik, I., Kokkoni, E., Cunha, A.B., Galloway, J.C., Rahman, T., & Lobo, M.A. (2016). Feasibility and effectiveness of a novel exoskeleton for an infant with arm movement impairments. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 28, 338-46. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27341584 
  17. Lobo, M.A., Koshy, J., Hall, M.L., Erol, O., Cao, H., Buckley, Galloway, J.C., & Higginson, J. (2016). Playskin LiftTM: Development and initial testing of an exoskeletal garment to assist upper extremity mobility and function. Physical Therapy, 96(3), 390-399. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26316534 
  18. Cunha, A.B., Lobo, M.A., Kokkoni, E., Galloway, J.C., & Tudella, E. (2016). Effect of short-term training on reaching behavior in infants: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Journal of Motor Behavior, 48(2), 132-142. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=g6fbac4AAAAJ&citation_for_view=g6fbac4AAAAJ:9yKSN-GCB0IC 
  19. Logan, S.W., Schreiber, M., Lobo, M.A., Pritchard, B., George, L., & Galloway, J.C. (2015). Real world performance: Physical activity, play, and object-related behaviors of toddlers with and without disabilities. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 27, 433-441.
  20. Lobo, M.A., Kokkoni, E., Cunha, A.B., & Galloway, J.C. (2015). Infants born preterm demonstrate impaired exploration behaviors throughout infancy and toddlerhood. Physical Therapy, 95(1), 51-64. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4295084/ 
  21. Lobo, M.A., Kokkoni, E., de Campos, A.C., & Galloway, J.C. (2014). Not just playing around: Infants’ behaviors with objects reflect ability, constraints, and object properties. Infant Behavior & Development, 37(3), 334-351. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4083016/ 
  22. Lobo, M.A., Paul, D.A., Mackley, A., Maher, J., & Galloway, J.C. (2014). Instability of delay classification and determination of early intervention eligibility in the first two years of life. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35, 117-126. https://www.infona.pl/resource/bwmeta1.element.elsevier-74913685-44b6-351f-80bb-5dde1708dcfe 
  23. Harbourne, R.T., Lobo, M.A., Karst, G.M., & Galloway, J.C. (2013). Sit happens: Does sitting development perturb reaching development or vice versa? Infant Behavior & Development, 36, 438-450. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23644424
  24. Lobo, M.A., & Galloway, J.C. (2013). Assessment and stability of early learning abilities in preterm and full-term infants across the first two years of life. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34 (5), 1721-30. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23500166
  25. Lobo, M.A., Harbourne, R.T., Dusing, S.C., & Westcott McCoy, S. (2013). Grounding early intervention: Physical therapy cannot just be about motor skills anymore. Physical Therapy, 93 (1), 94-103. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3538987/
  26. Dusing, S.C., Lobo, M.A., Lee, H., & Galloway, J.C. (2013). Intervention in the first weeks of life for infants born late preterm: A case series report. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 25 (2), 194-203. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3621113/
  27. Lobo, M.A. & Galloway, J.C. (2013). The onset of reaching significantly impacts how infants explore both objects and their bodies. Infant Behavior and Development, 36 (1), 14-24. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23261785 
  28. Gadin, E., Lobo, M.A., Sem, K., Paul, D., Steiner, K., Mackley, A., Anzillotti, K., & Galloway, J.C. (2012). Volumetric MRI and MRS and early motor development of infants born preterm. The Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy, 24 (1), 38-44.
  29. Lobo, M.A., & Galloway, J.C. (2012). Enhanced handling and positioning in early infancy advances development throughout the first year. Child Development, 83(4), 1290-1302. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2012.01772.x/abstract
  30. Lobo, M.A. & Galloway, J.C. (2008). Postural and object-oriented experiences advance early reaching, object exploration, and means-end behavior. Child Development, 79(6), 1869-1890. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2008.01231.x/abstract
  31. Heathcock, J.C., Lobo, M.A., & Galloway, J.C. (2008). Movement training advances the emergence of reaching in infants born at less than 33 weeks of gestational age: A randomized clinical trial. Physical Therapy, 88(3), 310-322. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18096650 
  32. Heathcock, J.C., Bhat, A.N., Lobo, M.A., & Galloway, J.C. (2005). The relative kicking frequency of infants born full-term and preterm during learning and short-term and long-term memory periods of the mobile paradigm. Physical Therapy, 85(1), 8-18. https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/85/1/8/2804984/The-Relative-Kicking-Frequency-of-Infants-Born
  33. Lobo, M.A., Galloway, J.C., Savelsbergh, G.J.P. (2004). General & task-related experiences affect early object interaction. Child Development, 75(4), 1268-1281. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2004.00738.x/full
  34. Heathcock, J.C., Bhat, A.N., Lobo, M.A., & Galloway, J.C. (2004). The performance of infants born preterm and full-term in the mobile paradigm: Learning and memory. Physical Therapy, 84(9), 808-821. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15330694
  35. Bhat, A., Lobo, M.A., Heathcock, J., Galloway, J. (2003). Joint excursion combinations during early arm movements in infants. Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology, 25, S27.
  36. Heathcock, J., Bhat, A., Lobo, M.A., & Galloway, J. (2003). Exploring and selecting solutions in the mobile paradigm: Full-term and preterm infants. Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology, 25, S69.
  37. Lobo, M.A., Galloway, J.C., & Savelsbergh, G.J.P. (2003). Task-specific and generalized movement practice affects the emergence of reaching in infants. Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology, 25, S92.
  38. Galloway, J.C., Bhat, A., Heathcock, J., & Lobo, M.A. (2002). Shoulder and elbow dynamics during vertical arm movements. Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology, 24, 56-7.
  39. Galloway, J.C., Heathcock, J., Bhat, A., & Lobo, M.A. (2002). Feet reaching: The interaction of experience and ability in preterm infants. Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology, 24, 57.
  40. Galloway, J.C., Heathcock, J., Bhat, A., & Lobo, M.A. (2002). Feet reaching: The interaction of experience and ability in full-term infants. Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology, 24, 57-8.
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