Publications and Presentations
Scholarly Agenda:
Dr. Gann’s research interests span a variety of areas related to improving physical therapy practice for individuals with neurologic conditions. First, he is interested in improving the outpatient physical therapy management for individuals with functional neurologic disorder. Second, he is interested in identifying clinically feasible and sustainable interventions to improve gait and postural control for individuals with Multiple sclerosis and Huntington’s disease. Finally, he is interested in advancing vestibular rehabilitation, and translating evidence-based concepts related to vestibular practice into entry level physical therapy curricula.
PEER REVIEWED & NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Bourdillon, A, Patel, E, Chae, R, Gann, E, Dien, A, Sharon, J. A Pilot Study of Virtual Reality-Vestibular Physical Therapy for Refractory Dizziness. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (in press)
Gann, E, Arriaga, I, Mañago, MM, Struessel, T. Upper extremity blood-flow restriction training applied during walking in an adult with a rare form of spina bifida: a case report. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 41(6), 1330-1338. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2025.2490044
Gann, E, Mañago, M, Allen, D, Celnikier, E, Block, V. Feasibility of Telerehabilitation-Monitored Functional Electrical Stimulation on Walking and Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Series. International Journal of MS Care (2024) 26 (Q3): 214-223. https://doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2023-081.
Gann, E, Block VJ and Allen DD. A Novel Functional Electrical Stimulation Device Plus Telerehabilitation Improves Walking in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Series. [poster presentation] 12th Annual International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 2023; 73: 104648. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2023.104648.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Gann E., Allen A., Moore M., Rodriguez M., Watson M. Gender Diversity in FND: Clinical Profiles and participation in Group-Based Psychotherapy. [poster presentation] Functional Neurological Disorder Conference, 2026.
Watson M., Moore M., Parker A., Woodward J., Gann E., Strom L. The Gatekeeper’s Dilemma: Why Sustainable Functional Seizure Care Begins with your Referral. [poster presentation] Functional Neurological Disorder Conference, 2026.
Watson M., Gann E., Moore M., Parker A., Woodward J., Libbon R., Pennetti A., Rodriguez M., Engels C., Ralston N., Wilson S., Strom L. Time, Trust, and Transparency: The Foundations of Developing an FMD Service Line. [poster presentation] Functional Neurological Disorder Conference, 2026.
Gann, E, Kriekels, W, Miller, C, Forster, J, Hernandez, M. Mixed Methods Evaluation of Teaching Movement Science Competencies in Entry-Level Physical Therapist Education. [poster presentation] University of Colorado Annual Education and Innovation Symposium, 2026.
Gann, E, Grove, A, Mañago, M, Swink, L. Multidisciplinary Treatment of Functional Neurologic Disorder in a Transgender Individual: A Mixed Methods Case Study. [poster presentation] APTA Colorado Chapter Conference, 2025.
Westfall, S, Dehne, T, Gann, E. A Sensory-Based Physical Therapy Approach to Improve Intimacy in Functional Neurologic Disorder: A Case Report. [poster presentation]. APTA Colorado Chapter Conference, 2025.
Martinez, M, Gann, E. Pump it Up! The Feasibility of Blood Flow Restriction Training in the Acute Physical Therapist Management of a Man with an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury. [poster presentation]. APTA Colorado Chapter Conference, 2025.
Akay, R, Gann, E, Van Valkenburgh, L, Fowkes, H, Biondi, E, Studts, C, Christiansen, C. Usability of Wearable Motion Sensors for Telehealth Assessment in Aging Veterans with Lower-Limb Amputation. [poster presentation] Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health, 2025.
Akay, R, Studts, C, Gann, E, Van Valkenburgh, L, Biondi, E, Christiansen, C. Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Wearable Sensor Usability in Telehealth: A Multi-Methods Evaluation. [poster presentation]. VA Research Day, 2025.
Gann, E, Chao, D, Kleinschmidt, L; Enns, D, Erb-Trefilek, E, Mañago, M. A Program Evaluation of an Outpatient Interdisciplinary Clinic for Functional Neurologic Disorder. [platform presentation] University of Colorado Hospital Rehabilitation Symposium, 2025.
Dien, A, Gann, E, Arriaga, I. High Intensity Gait and Blood Flow Restriction Training in a Patient with Chronic Incomplete SCI. [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), 2025.
Gann, E, Chao, D, Kleinschmidt, L; Enns, D, Erb-Trefilek, E, Mañago, M. A Program Evaluation of an Outpatient Interdisciplinary Clinic for Functional Neurologic Disorder. [poster presentation] Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference, 2024.
Kleinschmidt, L, Gann, E, Smith, A. Case Report on Use of High Intensity Gait Training in a Patient with Cryptococcal Meningitis. [poster presentation] Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference, 2024.
Arriaga-Martinez, I, Katzman, K, Gann, E. A Conservative Application of Blood Flow Restriction Training for a Patient with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy Status Post Scapular Fusion Surgeries. [poster presentation] California Physical Therapy Association Conference, 2024.
Dien, A, Gann, E, Sharon, J, Anzures, N, Isaak, M. Assessing the Effectiveness of Head-Held Virtual Reality Vestibular Physical Therapy: A Case Series. [poster presentation] California Physical Therapy Association Conference, 2024.
Gann, E, Mañago, MM, Allen, DD, Block, VJ. Empowering People with Multiple Sclerosis Remotely: Telerehabilitation-Enabled F.E.S. Boosts Step Count and Quality of Life. [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), 2024.
Dien, A, Gann, E, Sharon, J, Anzures, N, Isaak, M. Assessing the Effectiveness of Head-Held Virtual Reality Vestibular Physical Therapy: A Case Series. [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), 2024.
Gann, E, Mañago, MM, Allen, DD, Block, VJ. Telehealth Monitored FES Intervention Improves Walking in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Series. [poster presentation] Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Annual Conference, 2023.
Gann, E, Arriaga, I, Mañago, MM, Struessel, T. Upper-extremity blood-flow restriction training during Lofstrand walking in a person with diastematomyelia: A Case Report. [poster presentation] APTA Colorado Chapter Conference, 2023.
Gann, E, Block VJ and Allen DD. A Novel Functional Electrical Stimulation Device Plus Telerehabilitation Improves Walking in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Series. [poster presentation] 12th Annual International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 2023; 73: 104648. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2023.104648.
Dien, A, Gann, E, Gardi, A, Sharon, J. Assessing the clinical efficacy of virtual reality vestibular physical therapy. [platform presentation] California Physical Therapy Association Conference, 2022.
Gann, E, Block, VJ, Allen, DD. A novel functional electrical stimulation device plus telerehabilitation to improve walking function in a person with Multiple Sclerosis: A case report. [platform presentation] California Physical Therapy Association Conference (virtual), 2021.
