Name: Eliezer Carmeli Date: Jan , 2015 CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Personal Details Permanent Home Address: 8 Bareket Street, Zichron Yaacov 30900 Home Telephone Number: 04-6293031 Office Telephone Number: 04-8288397 Cellular Phone: 0507-393454 Fax Number: 04-8288140 Electronic Address: ecarmeli@univ.haifa.ac.il 2. Higher Education A. Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Period of Name of Institution Study and Department Degree Year of Approval of Degree 7711-7791 Wingate Institute Physical Therapy 1980 (LPT) 7791-7799 Tel Aviv University Bachelor Physical 1988 Therapy (BPT) 7797-7771 Technion, Haifa Medical Sciences Doctor of Sciences (DSc) 1 1993 B. Post-Doctoral Studies Period of Name of Degree Study Institution, Year of Completion Department and Host 7771-7771 University of Florida Post Doc 1994 Prof. Stopka B. Christine cstopka@hhp.ufl.edu 2004 University of Florida Mini Sabbatical Exercise Physiology Prof. Scott Powers spowers@hhp.uf.edu 2010 IDI-Rome, Italy Mini Sabbatical Prof. Korkina Liudmila L.Korkina@idi.it 3. Academic Ranks and Tenure in Institutes of Higher Education Dates Name of Institution and Rank/Position Department 7771-7771 University of Florida, Gainesville Physical Therapy 2 Visiting Lecturer 7771-7779 Nova Southeastern University Associate Professor Physical Therapy 7779-0111 Visiting Lecturer Tel Aviv University Physical Therapy 0110 – 0111 Tel Aviv University Lecturer Physical Therapy 0119 – 0110 Tel Aviv University Senior Lecturer with Physical Therapy permanent position/tenure 2008 – 2012 Tel Aviv University Associate Professor Physical Therapy 7/2012- today Haifa University Associate Professor Physical Therapy 4. Offices in University Academic Administration 0117 Chairman of the Interdisciplinary Committee of Ministry of Health to recognition the protocol of out patients PT clinic 0117 Member of the Mental Retardation and Balance Intervention Program Committee of Ministry of Labor and Welfare 0117 – 2006 Chairman of the Biology Section, Israel Gerontology Society 0110 – 7779 Member of the Inter-Departmental Committee of Allied Health Professions on Teaching and Learning Strategy, TAU. 0111 - 2012 Member of the Teaching Committee of Master program in Physical Therapy 0110 - 2012 Member of the Student Faculty of Medicine Committee, TAU 2002 The General Meeting of The European Region of the World 3 Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). Hungary, Budapest 0111 -0170 Member of the Scholarship Committee, Allied Health Profession, TAU 0111 -0170 Member of the Inter-Departmental Committee of Allied Health Professions on Psychiatric Rehabilitation in the Community, TAU 2002-0170 Member of the "School Mooazha" of the Allied Health Professions, TAU 0111 – 2008 Chairman of Physical Therapy Department, TAU (and as such, a member in all mandatory committees 0111 - 0111 Member of the Rehabilitation and Prevention Committee, Health Ministry 0112 - today Vice Chairperson of the Nutritional Problems in Handicaps, The National Council for Rehabilitation, Ministry of Health, State of Israel 0112 - today Member of the Secondary and Tertiary Prevention of Disability and Handicap, The National Council for Rehabilitation, Ministry of Health, State of Israel 2006 - 2007 Group’s leader in preparing “Self-Evaluation Report” for the “High Council of Education.” 0111 - 2012 Board member of The Israel Society for Oxygen and Free Radicals Research 2007 – 2009 Board member of the Division of Geriatrics, Geriatric Rehabilitation Committee, Ministry of Health, State of Israel 2007 – 2009 Treasure and Secretary of the Israel Society of Free Radicals and Oxygen. 2010 - 2013 Board member of the "Final Projects" MD students of Sackler Faculty of Medicine 0173 - today Chairperson of the MSc degree curriculum program at the PT Department, HU 4 5. Scholarly Positions and Activities outside the University 1998-2006 Editorial board member of the Israel Journal of Gerontology 1999-2006 Editorial board member of the Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society 0111 – 0111 Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Israel Physical Therapy 0111 - today Review Board member of Child and Human Development – The Scientific World Journal 2007 Editor to the Special Issue "Geriatric Physical Therapy": GerontologyJournal of Aging Studies 0117 - today Board member of The International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 0171 - today Editorial board member of the Isokinetics and Exercise Science 2008-2012 Chairperson of the PT National Board Exam Committee 2013-today Editorial board member of the Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society 2013-today Board member of The PT Professional Advisory 2013 – today Editorial board member of the Journal of Aging Science 2014 - today Editorial board member of the Frontiers in Public Health 6. Participation in Scholarly Conferences a. Active Participation International (1993-today) , Date Name of Place of Subject of Conference Conference Lecture/Discussion Aug. 21, National Health Ocala, Florida The function of 1995 Care Conference physical therapist for Rehab Aides. aide with elderly people in skilled nursing facility 5 Role Speaker Date Name of Place of Subject of Conference Conference Lecture/Discussion Aug. 1- 6, International Seattle, USA A comparative of 2000 Association for clinical the Scientific characteristics of Study of aging adults with Intellectual and without mental Disabilities retardation. July 24- 6th Annual Cologne, Muscle recovery 28, 2001 Congress of the Germany after May 31nd European of immobilization: old sport science. vs. young rats. The 2nd National June 2 , Conference of 2002 Medical aspects of Gdansk, Poland Role Speaker Speaker Aging, balance and Key note exercise speaker The expression of Speaker Aging July 9-12, The 8th Annual 2003 Congress of MMP-2 and SOD in European skeletal muscle: College of Sport exercise vs Science immobilization Salzburg, Austria July 13- The 8th Congress Ljubljana, Impact of a walking 17, 2004 of European Slovenia program in people Federation for with Down Research in syndrome with Rehabilitation intermittent Speaker claudication September 3rd Congress of 15-18, the European radicals scavenger 2004 Union Geriatric enzymes activity of Medicine with aging and in Society. type II diabetes Vienna, Austria Decrease in free Mellitus. 6 Speaker Date Name of Place of Subject of Conference Conference Lecture/Discussion September IASTED Benidorm, Spain Fast running 7-9, 2005 BioMech Role increases expression of MMP-2 in type IIB muscle fibers June The 4th World 10 -14, Congress of the A novel exercise 2007 Intern. Society device for post- of Physical and stroke hand Rehabilitation rehabilitation. Seoul, S. Korea Speaker Medicine September Gordon Les Diablerets, The role of NF-kB Speaker 23-28, Research Swiss in muscle atrophy 2007 Conference on Siena, Italy The effect of Invited speaker Biology of Aging June 4-6, International 2008 Conference on endogenous Environmental antioxidant Stressors in Glabridin on Biology and oxidized LDL Medicine June 12 14, Advances in Leipzig, The expression of 2009 Pneumology Germany Cu,Zn-SOD and Speaker MMP-2 in diaphragm muscles of young rat. June 19, International Rome, Italy. The effect of Invited 2009 Conference. Istituto running on the speaker Mechanisms of Dermopatico diaphragm muscles Inflammation Dell'’Immacolata of young and Wound (IDI) 7 Date Name of Place of Conference Subject of Conference Lecture/Discussion Role Healing Aug. The XXVI Reykjavik, Postural deficiency 18-21, Bárány Society Iceland in intellectually 2009 Meeting Speaker disabled adult with vestibular impairment November The Jewish Vancouver Aging, physical Key note 9, 2010 Family Service Canada exercise and speaker Agency nutrition May, 17- The 9th Tel Aviv, Ganei Exercise and Invited 19, 2011 International Hata'arocha Sarcopenia Speaker conference on Nutrition and Prevention. August The 8th World Glasgow, Physical Exercise Invited 13-17, Congress on Scotland for elderly adults Speaker 2012 Active Ageing with Intellectual Disability September BeitHana 2-9, 2012 Dnipropetrovsk, Sensory-Motor Conducting Ukrainian Development Workshop Speaker December The 3rd Intern. National Oxitaive stress and 2-5, 2012 Conf. on Congress Rett Syndrome Pediatric, Buildings, Chronic Jerusalem Diseases, Disability and Human Development June 28-30 The 2013 Wyndham Bund Upper Extremity Invited 2013 Shanghai East Hotel, Assessment and Speaker International Shanghai, China Biofeedback (partial expenses were covered by 8 Date Name of Place of Conference Sept Conference Role Lecture/Discussion Rehabilitation Training System in Conference Cerebral Palsy 13- The 8th Beijing 15, 2013 Subject of host) China Brain and muscle Invited International Rehabilitation plasticity- Bio Speaker Forum Research Center feedback concept in (partial expenses were covered by on Rehabilitation (CRRC), Beijing rehabilitation host) Sept 29 – Beit Hana Dnipropetrovsk, Brain Plasticity and Invited October Ukrainian Sensory 3rd, 2013 Motor Speaker rehabilitation Dec9, Innovations 2013 Rehabilitation in University Haifa of Aging muscle and Invited clinical relevant Speaker Active Participation National (1993-today) Date Name of Place of Subject of the Conference Conference Lecture January The 10th Jerusalem The effect of growth 1993 Conference of hormone on muscle Israel atrophy after disuse Role Speaker Gerontology Society April The Annual 1993 Physiotherapy Jerusalem The biology of aged Speaker skeletal muscles Conference Sept. 6-11, The 6th Wingate Investigating the feet 1998 International Institute position of the clinical Congress of test of sensory European interaction and Group for balance in the elderly Research into Elderly and 9 Speaker Date Name of Place of Subject of the Conference Conference Lecture Jerusalem The effect of physical Role Physical Activity (EGREPA) Feb. 22-23, The 13th The 1999 National activity on Conference of musculoskeletal the Israel system Speaker Gerontology Society May 10-11, The 1st 1999 National therapists in using Conference of CPM after TKA Tel Aviv The role of physical Speaker Israel Physiotherapy Society June 13-14, The 1st 1999 National characteristics of Conference aging adults with Mental mental retardation Jerusalem Clinical Speaker Retardation May 30-31, The 2nd 2000 National Tel Aviv The mechanism of Speaker aging muscle Conference of Israel Physiotherapy Society April 4, Research Fair 2001 of TAU Tel Aviv Recovery of muscle of old rats after hind limb immobilization by external fixation is 10 Speaker Date Name of Place of Subject of the Conference Conference Lecture Role impaired compared with those of young rats May 2-3, The 2nd Israeli 2001 Conference on nutritional and Mental functional Retardation characteristics of Tel Aviv The clinical, Speaker institutionalized aging adults with mental retardation. May 2, The annual Ben Gurion The effect of 2001 workshop on University exercises on aging aging May 22-23, The 3rd 2001 Congress on Speaker muscle and bone. Tel Aviv Aging muscle and the Speaker hormonal system Aging and Prevention September 13, Annual Congress Aging and motor 2001 Symposium on center, Tel control Aging and Aviv Speaker Movement April 19, The 3rd Tel Aviv The expression of Key note 2002 Research University MMP-2,9 and TIMP-I speaker Conference of in rat hind limb the Sackler muscles following Faculty of external fixation Medicine 11 Date Name of Place of Subject of the Conference Conference Lecture January 19- The 4th Bessie Tel Aviv The biochemistry of 21, 2003 & Louis Stein aging skeletal muscle Geriatric cell. Role Speaker Conference on Advances in Rehabilitation of the Elderly April 14, The 4th Tel Aviv 2003 Research Fair University The Aging muscle Speaker Vestibular Functions Speaker of the Sackler Faculty of Medicine Dec. 22-23, The 15th 2003 Biennial and Balance in Meeting of the Elderly after Hip Israel Fracture Tel Aviv Gerontological Society July 6-7, The 21st 2005 International exercise increases Jerusalem expression of MMPs Symposium on in fast skeletal Sports muscles. Tel Aviv High intensity Speaker Medicine Dec. 26-27, The 16th 2005 Biennial training and caloric Conference of restriction on skeletal The Israel muscle histochemistry Gerontological in young vs old rats. Tel Aviv Effects of exercise Speaker Society May 7, The 6 Annual Petach Tikva 12 Skeletal muscle: Past Key note Date 2006 Name of Place of Subject of the Conference Conference Lecture Congress of the Role present and Future speaker The molecular basis Key note for exercise in aging speaker Israeli Physical Therapy Society (IPTS). May 23, The 1st Health 2006 Conference of Kefar Sabah the Welfare Ministry March 21, Down Ben Gurion Aging and Down Invited 2007 Syndrome day University Syndrome Speaker Nov 28-29, The 58th BGU Airport, Coordination tests for Speaker 2007 Rehabilitation Avenue adults with Conference Center intellectual disability January 9, Geriatric Daniel Hotel Molecular signaling Invited 2008 Society Herzelia in Sarcopenia Speaker May 20, The 2nd Health Kefar Sabah Aging people with Key note 2008 Conference, intellectual disability speaker Welfare and motor learning Ministry, Ruchama Institute December 28, The 24th Wingate Nitric oxide and 2008 Annual Institute interleukin-6 levels in Conference of intellectual disability The Israel adults with epilepsy Speaker Society for Oxygen and Free Radicals Research Feb. 22nd, The 17th Leonardo City 13 Sarcopenia of Aging Invited Date Name of Place of Subject of the Conference Conference Lecture conference of Tower, Ramat the Third Age Gan March 15-18, The 2nd Wingate Metabolic, endocrine Speaker at 2012 Congress of Institute and musculoskeletal Poster Exercise and "rejuvenation" in old session Sport Sciences female mice 2012 Role Speaker following long term endurance exercise with and without Angiotensin 1-7 April 9-10, Israel Leonardo City Sexual dimorphism in Speaker at 2013 Endocrine Tower Hotel, the weight loss Poster Society Tel Aviv achieved in the session treatment of the (P13) Conference metabolic syndrome Dec. 9, Innovations in 2013 rehabilitation HU Sarcopenia and its Keynote application on speaker function June 21–24, 71th Chicago, Lean mass loss during 2014 International Illinois, USA the metabolic-syndrome Poster Congress of treatment has session Endocrinology, unfavorable cardiovascular effects in association negating benefits with the attained by fat mass loss Endocrine Society's ENDO 2014 June 12-14 The 3rd Wingate Effects of moderate 2014 Wingate Institute exercise training on spatial behavior among Congress of 14 Speaker Date Name of Place of Subject of the Conference Conference Lecture Role old mice exercise and sport sciences Sept 12-19 International Zhengzhou, 2014 Conference of China 1. Perturbation Invited while walking Reconstructive on treadmill Rehabilitation - 2. The concept of Speaker biofeedback in CP Academic rehabilitation Forum Oct 1-18 The 10th Wieliczka Salt ICU acquired muscle Chairman 2014 International Mine, Poland weakness – the effect of + physical therapy Speaker conference Advances in Pnemology Oct 22 Gerontologist Beit Ildan/Bait Aging and Physical Invited 2014 social workers Balev Maacabi Activity Speaker health care services b. Organization of Conferences or Sessions Date Name of Place of Conference Conference Subject of Conference Role at Conference/ Comments May 26- the 4th Conference Dead Sea 28, 2003 of Physical Scientific Therapy Society Committee Dec. 22- of the 15th 23, 2003 Biennial Meeting Rehabilitation Tel Aviv of the Israel Chairman of the Geriatric Member of the Rehabilitation Scientific Committee Gerontological Society 15 April 1st the 5th Research 2004 Conference of Scientific Sackler Faculty Committee TAU Aging muscle Member of the of Medicine March the 5th Conference Tel Aviv 21-23, of Physical Scientific 2005 Therapy Society Committee Dec. 26- the 15th Biennial 27, 2005 Meeting of the Rehabilitation Tel Aviv Chairman of the Geriatric Member of the Rehabilitation Scientific Israel Committee Gerontological Society May 7, the 6th Conference Tel Aviv 2006 of Physical Scientific Therapy Society Committee Rehabilitation Chairman of the Nov. 16, the 4th Evidences- Kibbutz Evidences-based Chairman of the 2008 based physical Shefaeem practice Scientific therapy Committee conference Jan. 26, the 1st Skeletal 2010 TAU The muscle: From Chairman of the Muscle molecular level to Scientific Conference function Committee Hi-Tec for Chairman of the July 4 Israel-Italy 1st 2012 Rehabilitation rehabilitation Scientific Conference purposes Committee From adulthood to Organizer and Aging Chairman of the Dec. 9, Innovations in 2013 rehabilitation TAU HU Scientific Committee 7. Invited Lectures See section 6 a (invited speaker) 8. Colloquium Talks 16 Date Dec. 29 2014 Feb. 13 2014 Place of Lecture Bait Balev, Kyriat Mozkin Name of Forum Residence Sephardic Nursing Home, Neve-Shaanan Health Staff Presentation/Comments Brain and muscle Plasticity Aging muscle, physical exe and nutrition/Gerontology Department Project 9. Research Grants a. Grants Awarded Role in Co-Researchers Topic Funded by Year Balance of People with Anne and Eli 2000 Intellectual Disabilities Shapira Research PI Foundation $20,000 PI Aging People with Keren Intellectual Disabilities Shalem 2003 $1,500 PI People with Intellectual Disabilities Anne and Eli 2005 Shapira Foundation $5,500 PI Motor control in People Keren Yoseff with Intellectual and Karni Disabilities Foundation 2005 $5,000 PI CO -PI Vestibular disorders in Keren people with Intellectual Shalem Disabilities $1,500 PI- Prof. Zipora Stem cells in skeletal USA-Israel Yablonka-Reuveni, muscles Binational Science School of Medicine Foundation University of 17 2005 2007-2010 (BSF) for 4 Washington years $169,450 PI Movement skills of young and old people with intellectual disabilities PI Coordination and Balance "Bircher 2007 Bener" 40,000 NIS Israeli in aged people with Rehabilitation intellectual disability (ID) Society: Rafi 2008 Rozin Prize 15,000 NIS PI *CO-PI Vestibular function in Keren young and older adults Shalem with ID 64,000 NIS Weight loss after Sima Lior Korianski. Ichilov, bariatric surgery: what Foundation Sourasky Medical are the factors 120,000 NIS Center influencing the PI- Dr. Joseph Endocrinology Department 2010 2013 capability to lose weight and maintain it? b. Grants Submitted Role in Co-Researchers Topic Funded by Year ISF Submitted Research PI PI - Prof. Naftali Can Ang1-7 avert age- Stern. Ichilov, and Metabolic Application on Nov Sourasky Medical Syndrome-related No.:673/13 3rd 2013 Center impairment in skeletal Endocrinology muscle, its accepted Department stem (satellite) cells and Scored as their parent myofiber 18 Not VERY levels? PI PI GOOD Freiberger Ellen Sarcopenia in Persons (FAU Erlangen- with Intellectual Nürnberg, Germany) Disability Müller Notger Gaze, balance and gait Helmholtz- Not German Center for control in cognitively MOST accepted Neurodegenerative impaired elderly: Diseases impact on self (DZNE) dependence Otto-von-Guericke and possible predictors University for dementia GIF Submitted DIP Not accepted Magdeburg PI PI Müller Notger Assessment of German Center for Vestibular and Neurodegenerative Cognitive Abilities in Diseases the Elderly: Correlation (DZNE) and Transfer Effects Otto-von-Guericke through Vestibular University Training-The VESCOG Magdeburg Study PI – Dr Gabi Shefer. Exercise first and diet Ichilov, Sourasky later" as a means to on Oct Medical Center enhance metabolic 30th 2014 Endocrinology outcomes and life Department quality of the older frail on Oct 29th 2014 מדען ראשי Submitted obese 10. Scholarships, Awards and Prizes 1995-1996 - “Rhino” recognition award for achievements in rehabilitation department, by Unicare Rehabilitation. Services, USA. 19 2004 - Awarded the Brookdale Institute of Gerontology and Adults Human Development in Israel, and Eshel Association for the planning and developing services for aged in Israel, in recognition of clinical research. 2008 - Welfare Ministry - Medical Director Prize for scientific and academic work in the area of intellectual disability in Israel. 2013 – Receiving with 'BioExreme' a Patent number for "Error enhancement theory" Israel 2004/000365; USA 10/554.501 2015 – The Shalem Fund sponsored a course in Intellectual Development and Disabilities, 30,000 NIS . 11. Teaching a. Courses Taught in Recent Years Year Name of Course Type of Course Degree Lecture/Seminar/ Number of Students Workshop/High Learn Course/ Introduction Course (Mandatory) 1st Cell Biology and Lecture BSc ~40 Histology 4th Research Seminar Seminarion BSc ~10 3rd Gerontology and Lecture BSc ~40 Geriatric 3rd Research Methods Lecture BSc ~40 3rd PBL Group work BSc ~10 1st Research Methods Lecture MSc 15 2nd Advanced topics Lecture MSc 8 Seminarion MSc ~10 in aging and geriatric rehabilitation 2nd The scientific 20 Year Name of Course Type of Course Degree Lecture/Seminar/ Number of Students Workshop/High Learn Course/ Introduction Course (Mandatory) basis of exercise training *2nd Changes along life Lecture MSc ~10 cycle 12. Miscellaneous Additional Education and Further Studies Florida Physical Therapy License 1993 (no. 100454) Teaching license - Moffet Institute, 2000 Continuing education – 2.8 ceu’s by APTA, for 2000-2002 years Free Oxygen Radicals Monitoring (FORM) training – Callegari S.p. A, Parma, Italy, April 26-27, 2007 Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - Tel Aviv University, February 2012 PUBLICATIONS A. Ph.D. Dissertation 132 pages, in Hebrew, April 1993, Technion, Faculty of Medicine, Supervised by Prof. Reznick AZ (see D1 and D2) Title: The effect of growth hormone on immobilized muscle of old rats. B. Scientific Books (Refereed) None C. Monographs 21 None D. D. Articles in Refereed Journals h-index : 19 Published 1. E. Carmeli, Z. HochbergZ, E. Livne, I. Lichtenstein, C. Kestelboim, M. Silbermann, AZ. Reznick. Effect of growth hormone on gastrocnemius muscle of aged rats after immobilization: biochemistry and morphology. Journal of Applied Physiology, 1993; 75(4): 1529-1535. IF= 4.235, Rank = 11/78, "Physiology" 2. E. Carmeli, AZ. Reznick. Influence of growth hormone on skeletal muscle of aging rats after limb immobilization: biochemistry, physiology and morphology. Aging and Longevity, 1993; 3: 260-267. 3. FA. Fares, N. Gruener, E. Carmeli, AZ. Reznick. Growth hormone retardation of muscle damage due to immobilization in old rats: possible intervention with new longacting recombinant GH. Annals New York Academy of Sciences, 1996; 786: 1-14. IF= 1.93, Rank = 7/50, "Multidisciplinary sciences" 4. R. Anderson, C. Courtney, E. Carmeli. Electromyography analysis of the vastus medialis/vastus lateralis muscles utilizing the unloaded narrow-and wide-stance squats. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 1998; 7: 236-247. IF= 0.662, Rank = 31/49, "Rehabilitation" 5. A. Brescha, E. Carmeli. Factors influenced physical therapy students to work with elderly people. Journal of Israel Physical Therapy Society, 1998; 56: 27-30, in Hebrew. 6. S. White, E. Carmeli. Shoulder pain among swimmers. Physical Education and Sport Science, 1999; 54: 8-11, in Hebrew. 22 7. E. Carmeli, R. Coleman, OH. Lalguna, DB Cross. Do we allow elderly pedestrians sufficient time to cross the street in safety? Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 2000; 7: 51-58 . IF= 1.839, Rank = 25/45 "Geriatrics and Gerontology" 8. E. Carmeli, AZ. Reznick, R. Coleman, V. Carmeli. Muscle strength and mass of lower extremities in relation to functional abilities in elderly adults . Journal of Gerontology, 2000; 46 (5): 249-257. IF= 1.72, Rank = 8/45 "Geriatrics and Gerontology" 9. E. Carmeli, SL. Sheklow, T. Ahlip. The relationship of ankle plantar flexor strength and step/stride in the elderly population. Journal of Israel Physical Therapy Society, 2000; 2 (1):7-10, in Hebrew. 10. E. Carmeli, AZ Reznick. Biochemical and histochemical differences between young and old skeletal muscles. Physical Education and Sport Science, 2000; 56: 5-9, in Hebrew. 11. E. Carmeli, N. Zarzhevsky, H. Stein, AZ. Reznick. Mechanisms in aging muscle: Disuse and recovery. Israeli Journal of Gerontology, 2000; 27 (2-3): 147-161, in Hebrew. 12. Y. Bar, E. Carmeli, Z. Nevo, N. Halperin. The quality of MCL regeneration under various treatments following complete knee dislocation. Journal of Israel Physical Therapy Society, 2000; 2 (2): 15-18, in Hebrew. 13. E. Carmeli, AZ. Reznick, Raymond, G. Volpin, and N. Zaraevsky. Biochemical and Histochemical study of hind limb muscles of aged rats after immobilization and remobilization. Biology of Sport, 2001; 18: 21-31. 14. E. Carmeli, I. Bloomenfeld I, SL. Sheklow. A comparative study of repositioning splint therapy and passive manual range of motion techniques for anterior displaced temporomandibular discs with unstable excursive reduction. Physiotherapy, 2001; 87 (1): 26- 35. IF= 0.561, Rank = 33/44, "Rehabilitation" 23 15. N. Zarzhevsky, E. Carmeli, D. Fuchs, R. Coleman, H. Stein, AZ. Reznick. Recovery of muscles of old rats after hindlimb immobilization by external fixation is impaired compared with those of young rats. Experimental Gerontology, 2001; 36(1): 125-140. IF= 3.535, Rank = 10/45, "Geriatrics and Gerontology" 16. N. Zarzhevsky, O. Menashe, E. Carmeli, H. Stein, AZ. Reznick. Capacity for recovery and possible mechanisms in immobilization atrophy of young and old animals. Annals of New York Academy of Sciences, 2001; 928: 212-225. IF= 1.93, Rank = 7/50, "Multidisciplinary sciences" 17. V. Carmeli, E. Carmeli. Teaching Jewish mentally-retarded youngsters holiday awareness through symbols. Journal of Religion, Disability and Health, 2001; 5(2-3): 123-139. 18. C. Cahana, Y. Merrick, E. Carmeli. The involvement of physiotherapists in the implementation of assistive technology for persons with intellectual disability in Israel. A National Survey. In: Assistive Technology Added Value to the Quality of Life. Marineck C, Buhler C, Knops H, and Andrich R (Eds), 2001; 10: 677-680. 19. E. Carmeli, S. Barchad, Z. Zeiger#, V. Carmeli. Clinical characteristics of aging adults with mental retardation. Israeli Journal of Gerontology, 2001; 28 (1): 45-55, in Hebrew. 20. E. Carmeli, V. Ben Yaacov, E. Eshed. Clinical tests for balance for elderly people. Correlation test. Israeli Journal of Gerontology, 2001; 28 (3-4): 53-70, in Hebrew. 21. E. Carmeli, S. Kessel, R. Coleman, M. Ayalon. Effects of a treadmill walking program on muscle strength and balance in elderly people with Down’s syndrome Gerontological Society of America, 2002; 57: 106-110. 22. E. Carmeli, M. Ayalon, S. Barchad, SL. Sheklow, and AZ Reznick. Isokinetic leg strength of institutionalized older adults with and without mental retardation. Journal of 24 . Strength and Conditioning Research, 2002; 16 (2): 316-320. IF= 1.136, Rank = 28/73 "Sport sciences" 23. E. Carmeli, M. Vertheim. Hand injuries in young and old wall climbers. Sportmedicine, 2002; 52: 285-288. 24. E. Carmeli, S. Barchad, R. Lenger, R. Coleman. Muscle power, locomotor performance and flexibility in aging mentally-retarded adults with and without Down’s syndrome. Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interaction, 2002; 2(5): 457-462. 25. Y. Masharawi, E. Carmeli, P. Trott. Ankle inversion in weight-bearing: A comparison between left and right legs measured in weight bearing before and after exercise. The Foot, 2002; 12 (3): 182-187. 26. D. Alperovish, H. Ring, E. Carmeli. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities among working women. Israel Occupational Therapy Journal, 2002; 11(2): H55-H68, in Hebrew. 27. J. Merrick, E. Carmeil. Down syndrome and musculoskeletal concerns. Down Syndrome Quarterly, 2002; 7 (1): 1-5 28. S. Kessel, J. Merrick, A. Kedem, L. Borovsky, E. Carmeli. Use of group counseling to support aging-related losses in older adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 2002; 38 (1): 241-251 . 29. E. Carmeli, S. Shuruk, SL. Sheklow, Y. Masharawi. Incidence of hand injuries in wall climbers: A comparison between adolescent adults and young adults. Biology of Sport, 2002; 19 (4): 283-294 .IF= 0.081, Rank= 67/70 "Sport sciences" 30. AZ. Reznick., M. Ofir., M. Bar Shai., R. Coleman., E. Carmeli . Expression of matrix metalloproteinases, inhibitors, and acid phosphatase in muscles of immobilized hindlimbs of rats. Muscle & Nerve, 2003; 27: 51-59. IF=2.456, Rank=100/200 "Neurosciences" 25 31. Y. Masharawi, E. Carmeli, R. Masharawi, P. Trott. The effect of braces on restricting weight-bearing ankle inversion in elite netballers. Physical Therapy in Sport, 2003; 4:24-33. IF= 0.513, Rank=50/70 "Sport sciences." 32. E. Carmeli, S. Bar-Chad, M. Lotan, J. Merrick, R. Coleman. Five clinical tests to assess balance following ball exercises and treadmill training in adults persons with mental retardation. Journal of Gerontology, 2003; 58A: 767-772. IF= 1.720, Rank = 8/45 "Geriatrics and gerontology"" 33. E. Carmeli, J. Merrick, S. Kessel, Y. Masharawi, V. Carmeli. Elderly persons with intellectual disability: A study of clinical characteristics, functional status, and sensory capacity. The Scientific World Journal, 2003; 3(4): 298-307 . 34. E. Carmeli. Creative problem solving and social cooperation of effective physical therapy practice: A pioneer study and overview. The Scientific World Journal, 2003; 3(4):291-297. 35. E. Carmeli, M. Wertheim, M. Katz-Leurer. Combine tests to measure functional capability in elderly people. Harefuah, 2003; 142 (4):257-262, in Hebrew. 36. E. Carmeli, P. Orbach, DT. Lowenthal, J Merrick, R. Coleman. Long-term effects of activity status in the elderly on cardiorespiratory capacity, blood pressure, blood lipids, and body composition. A five-year follow-up. The Scientific World Journal, 2003; 3: 751-767 . 37. M. Katz-Leurer, E. Carmeli, M. Shochina. The effect of early aerobic training on independence six months post stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2003; 17 (7):735-741. IF= 1.500, Rank= 12/27, "Rehabilitation" 38. E. Carmeli, S. Azencot, M. Wertheim, R. Coleman. Sports injuries in students aged 12-18 during physical education classes in Israel. Biology of Sport, 2003; 20 (4):271280. IF= 0.081, Rank= 67/70 "Sport sciences" 26 39. M. Katz-Leurer, M. Shochina, E. Carmeli, Y. Friedlander. The influence of early aerobic training on the functional capacity in cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients at the subacute stage. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2003; 84 (11):1609-1614. IF=1.826, Rank= 6/25, "Rehabilitation" 40. J. Merrick, K. Bergwerk, M. Morad, E. Carmeli. Blindness in adolescents in Israel. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2004; 16 (1):79-81. 41. E. Carmeli, S. Barchad, Y. Masharawi, R. Coleman. Impact of a walking program in people with Down syndrome. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2004; 18 (1):180-184. IF=1.136, Rank= 28/73, "Sport sciences" 42. R. Defrin, CG. Pick, H. Peretz, E. Carmeli. A quantitative somatosensory testing of pain threshold in individuals with mental retardation, Pain 2004; 108:58-66. IF= 4.836, Rank=15/147, "Clinical Neurology" 43. E. Carmeli, C. Cahana, J. Merrick. The assimilation assistive technology in residential care centers for people with intellectual disabilities. The Scientific World Journal, 2004; 4: 178-185. 44. D. Alperovitch, E. Carmeli, R. Coleman, H. Ring. Handgrip strength as a diagnostic tool in work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in women. The Scientific World Journal, 2004; 4:111-117 . 45. O. Zur, E. Carmeli, YN. Berner, M. Himelfarb. Vestibular function, falls and hip fracture in elderly – a relationship study. Harefuah, 2004; 143 (3): 197-202 . 46. E. Carmeli, R. Coleman, YN. Berner. Activities of antioxidant scavenger enzymes (superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase) in erythrocytes in adult women with and without type II diabetes. Experimental Diabesity Research, 2004; 5 (2):171-175. 47. J. Merrick, C. Cahana, M. Lotan, I. Kandel, E. Carmeli. Sonezelen or controlled multisensory stimulation. Treatment aspects from Israel. The Scientific World Journal, 2004; 4:307-314 . 27 48. M. Bar-Shai, E. Carmeli, R. Coleman, AZ. Reznick. Mechanisms in muscle atrophy in immobilization and aging. Annuls of New York Academy of Science, 2004, 1019:475-478. IF=1.930, Rank= 7/50, "Multidisciplinary sciences " 49. E. Carmeli, S. Kessel, S. Bar- Chad, J. Merrick. A comparison between older persons with Down Syndrome and a control group: Clinical characteristics, functional status and sensori-motor function. Down Syndrome Research Practice, 2004; 9(1):17-24 50. E. Carmeli, J. Merrick, YN. Berner. Effect of training on health and functional status in older adults with intellectual disability. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2004; 11 (10):481-485. 51. M. Lotan, E. Carmeli, H. Perezt, E. Isakov. Time and distance parameters as an walking evaluation tool among children with intellectual disability. Israel Association of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2004; 22:12-14, in Hebrew. 52. E. Carmeli, M. Wertheim. MMP-2, MMP-9 and SOD as biological markers for structuring the individual training process. LeistungsSport, 2004; 6:40-43, in Germany. 53. N. Ben Nacum, Y. Kolesnikov, M. Agmon, J. Merrick, E. Carmeli. Directed interfering program to prevent falling and improve balance, among adult population with mental retardation. Journal of Israel Physical Therapy Society, 2004; 6(1):6-9. 54. E. Carmeli, Y. Beer, N. Halperin, et al. Medial collateral ligament repair following complete ligament transection: an experimental study in rabbits. Biology of Sport, 2004; 21 (4):379-385. IF= 0.081, Rank= 67/70 "Sport sciences" 55. E. Carmeli, TZ. Vaknin, M. Morad, J. Merrick. Can physical training have an effect on well-being in adults with intellectual disability? Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 2005; 126: 299-304. IF= 4.480, Rank= 5/45 "Geriatrics and gerontology" 28 56. M. Bar-Shai, E. Carmeli, R. Coleman, N. Rozen, S. Perek, D. Fuchs, AZ. Reznick. The effect of hindlimb immobilization on acid phosphatase, metalloproteinases and nuclear factor-kB in muscles of young and old rats. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 2005;126:289-297. IF= 4.48, Rank= 5/45 "Geriatrics and gerontology" 57. E. Carmeli, M. Moas, S. Lennon, SK Powers. High intensity exercise increases expression of matrix metalloproteinases in fast skeletal muscle fibers. Experimental Physiology, 2005; 90:613-619. IF= 2.339, Rank= 32/78 "Physiology" 58. E. Carmeli, A. Feazadeh#, SL, Sheklow. Relating quality of life and social outcomes in old people after hip fracture. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2005; 4(2): 91-93. 59. M. Bar-Shai, E. Carmeli, AZ Reznick. The role of NF-kB protein breakdown in immobilization, aging and exercise. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2005; 1057: 431-447. IF=1.930, Rank= 7/50 "Multidisciplinary sciences" 60. O. Zur, M. Himellfarb, J. Merrick, E. Carmeli. Postural deficiency in intellectually disabled adults with vestibular impairment International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 2005; 4 (4):339-343. 61. E. Tveria#, S. Mendelevich, S. Peleg, G. Bartur, JJ. Vatine, E. Carmeli. Continuous passive movements influences oxygen saturation and daily activity in inactive elderly. The Israeli Physiotherapy Society, 2006; 7: 24-27. 62 . E. Carmeli, TG Haimovitch, CE. Nemcovsky. Expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2 and heat shock protein 72 in immobilized muscle in rat. Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions 2006; 6(1): 96-102. 63. E. Carmeli, TG Haimovitch#. The expression of MMP-2 following immobilization and high-intensity running in Plantaris muscle fiber in rats. The ScientificWorld Journal, 2006; 6:542-550. IF = 2.590 29 64. E. Carmeli, SL, Sheklow, R. Coleman. A comparative study of organized-class based –exercise protocol versus individual –home based exercise program for elderly patients following hip surgery. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2006; 28(16):997-1005. IF= 1.164, Rank= 17/27 "Rehabilitation" 65. E. Carmeli, G. Bartur, S. Peleg, S. Barchad, JJ. Vatine. Does passive leg activity influence oxygen saturation and activity in sedentary elderly adults? ScientificWorld Journal, 2006; 6: 1075-1080. IF = 2.590 66. DT. Lowenthal, ZV. Kendrick, JW. Starnes, E. Carmeli. Effects of Caloric restriction and Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Histochemistry in Aging Fischer 344 Rats. The ScientificWorld Journal, 2006; 6:1339-1349. IF= 2.590 . 67. O. Zur, YN. Berner, E. Carmeli. Correlation between vestibular function and hip fracture following falls in the elderly: A case-controlled study. Physiotherapy, 2006; 019-071 :)1( 70. IF= 0.561, Rank = 33/44 "Rehabilitation" 68. E. Carmeli, A. Bachar, S. Barchad. Biochemical assessments of total antioxidant status in active and non active female adults with intellectual disability. Research in Sports Medicine: An International Journal, 2007; 15 (2):93-101 69. E. Carmeli, T. Haimovitz, CE. Nemcovsky. Cathepsin D and MMP-9 activity increase following a high intensity exercise in hind limb muscles of young rats. Journal of Basic & Clinical Physiology & Pharmacology 2007; 18 (1): 79-86. IF= 0.089, Rank= 38/455 (SJR) "Biochemistry, genetic, molecular biology". 70. M. Morad, NP. Nelson, J. Merrick, PW. Davidson, E. Carmeli. Prevalence and risk factors of constipation in adults with intellectual disability in residential care centers in Israel. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 2007; 28(6):580-586. IF= 0.767, Rank=18/50 "Multidisciplinary Sciences." 71. E. Carmeli, S. Peleg. Progressive home exercise program in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis- Effectiveness evaluation: A pilot study. Gerontology: Journal of Aging Studies. 2007; 34 (1): 105-114 (in Hebrew). 30 72. E. Carmeli, N. Klaein, M. Sohn. The implications of having attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder in males adolescent with intellectual disability International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007; 19 (2): 209-214 73. E. Carmeli, T. Bar-Yossef, C. Ariav, R. Levy, DG. Liebermann. Perceptual-motor coordination in persons with mild intellectual disability. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2007; 27: 12-19. IF= 1.164, Rank= 17/27 "Rehabilitation" 74. E. Carmeli, R. Levy, S. Barchad, C. Cahana, J. Merrick .Assistive technology and walking aid use by intellectual disabled older people in a residential care centers. International Journal on Disability and Human Development 2007;6 (1): 71-74 75. F. Avraham, S. Aviv, P. Ya'akobi, H. Faran, Z. Fisher, Y. Goldman, G. Neeman, E. Carmeli. The efficacy of treatment of different intervention programs for patellofemoral pain syndrome– A single blinded randomized clinical trial. Pilot study. ScientificWorld Journal, 2007; 1256-1262. IF = 2.520 76. R. Marmur#, E. Sabo, E. Carmeli, E. Tirosh, J. Ben-David. Optokinetic nystagmus as related to position in infancy. Journal of Child Neurology. 2007; 22(9):1108-1110. I F = 1.102, Rank= 37/74 "Pediatrics” 77. E. Carmeli, A. Bachar, S. Barchad, M. Mohammed, J. Merrick Antioxidant status in persons with intellectual disability and hypothyroidism. Research in Developmental Disability. 2007; 29(5):431-438. 14. IF= 0.767, Rank= 18/50 "Multidisciplinary Sciences." 78. E. Carmeli, T. Haimovitz, CE. Nemcovsky. The expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and SOD on different muscle fibers in trained muscles in young rats. Biology of Sport 2007;23 (4): 299-309. IF= 0.081, Rank=67/70 "Sport sciences." 79. E. Carmeli, I. Orbach, TZ. Vaknin, M. Morad, J. Merrick. Physical training and well-being in older adults with mild intellectual disability. A residential care study. 31 Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2007; 17, IF = 1.657, Rank= 9/39 “Psychology.” 80. G. Shefer, E. Carmeli, G. Rauner, Z. Yablonka-Reuveni, D. Benayahu. Exercise running and tetracycline, as means to enhance skeletal muscle stem cell performance after external fixation. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 2008; 215(1):265-275. IF = 3.638, Rank= 21/79 "Physiology." 81. S. Bookai-Pinchuk, Y. Berner, M. Sagiv, E. Carmeli. Physiological Responses During exercise in mild to moderate post Stroke male patients. Harefuah, 2008; 147 (2):111-116. 82. E, Hershko, C Tauber, E. Carmeli. Bio-Feedback versus physiotherapy in patients with partial weight bearing. The American Journal of Orthopedics, 2008; E92-E96. IF= 0.05 (SJR), Rank= 140/228 "Surgery" 83. E. Carmeli, Y. Harpaz, Y. Fogelman. The effect of endogenous antioxidant Glabridin on oxidized LDL. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 2008; 19 (1): 49:63. IF = 0.089, Rank= 38/455 (SJR) "Biochemistry, genetic, molecular biology". 84. MK. Leurer, I. Fisher, M. Neeb, I. Schwartz, E. Carmeli. Reliability and validity of the modified functional reach test at the sub-acute stage post-stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2009; 31(3):243-248. IF= 1.164, Rank= 17/27 "Rehabilitation." 85. E. Raveh, Y. Ribek, E. Carmeli. The influence of practicing Tai Chi Chuan and aerobic exercise on job-related stress and burnout among high-tech workers in Israel. Journal of Israel Physical Therapy Society. 2008; 10 (2): 17-23. 86. E. Carmeli, A. Bachar, J. Merrick. Blood parameters in adults with intellectual disability at rest and after endurance exercise. Research in Sports Medicine 2008;16(4):272-280. 32 87. E. Carmeli, T. Haimovitz, CE. Nemcovsky. Beneficial effect of tetracycline therapy on muscle in immobilized knee of rats. Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences. 2008; 11 (3): 108-116. 88. E. Carmeli, R. Marmur, A. Cohen, E. Tirosh. Preferred sleep position and gross motor achievement in early infancy. European Journal of Pediatrics, 2009; 168 (6): 711715, IF =1.277, Rank=39/78 “Pediatrics.” 89. B. Sharon, CB. Stopka, CA. Martinez, E. Carmeli. Benefits of low-intensity painfree treadmill exercise on functional capacity of individuals presenting with intermittent claudication due to peripheral arterial disease. Angiology. 2009; 60 (94): 477-486, IF = 0.625, Rank= 47/52 "PVD" 90. E. Carmeli, R. Beiker, M. Mohammed. Nitric oxide and interlukin-6 levels in intellectual disability adults with epilepsy. Research In Developmental Disabilities. 2009; 30: 567-571. IF = 0.075, Rank= 95/325 (SJR) "Psychiatry and Mental health" 91. Z. Yizhar, S. Boulos, O. Inbar, E. Carmeli. The effect of restricted arm swing on energy expenditure in healthy males. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 2009; 32(2):115-23. IF = 0.504, Rank= 40/50 "Rehabilitation Social Sciences." 92. S. Eisenberg, L. Zuk, E. Carmeli, MK Leurer The contribution of stepping while standing to functional abilities and secondary conditions prevalence among children with severe cerebral palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2009; 21(1):79-85. IF= 0.059 (SJR), Rank= 82/186 "Pediatrics" 93. CA Martinez, B Sharon, CB Stopka, E. Carmeli. Accommodating pain-free exercise therapy for peripheral arterial disease. Journal of Vascular Nursing. 2009; 27(1):2-7. IF= 1.164, Rank=12/27 "Rehabilitation." 94. V. Rozenfeld, J. Ribak, J. Danziger, J. Tsamir, E. Carmeli. Prevalence, risk factors and preventive strategies in work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Israeli physical therapists. Physiotherapy Research International. 2010; 15(3):176-84. IF= 0.063, Rank= 24/92 (SJR) "Rehabilitation" 33 95. KE Pena, C. Stopka, B. Sharon, HR. Gertner, E. Carmeli. Effects of low-intensity exercise on patients with peripheral vascular arterial disease. Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2009; 37 (1): 106-10. IF = 0.357, Rank=61/73 "Sport Sciences" 96. E. Carmeli, E. Kodesh, CE. Nemcovsky . Tetracycline therapy for muscle atrophy due to immobilization. Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions 2009; 9 (2):81-88 IF = 0.161, Rank= 85/148 (SJR) "Neuroscience " 97. A Vilnai, E. Carmeli, MK. Leurer. Prevalence of injuries among the young population in sports centers - relation to the pattern of activity. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 2009; 19(6):828-33. IF= 2.295, Rank = 8/73 "Sport Sciences" 98. E. Carmeli. Y. Fogelman. Antioxidant effect of polyphenolic glabridin on LDL oxidation. Toxicology and Industrial Health. 2009; 25(4-5):321-324, IF = 0.731 Rank= 64/73 "Toxicology". 99. E. Carmeli, B Sharon, M. Morad, E. Kodesh. Physical exercises can reduce Anxiety and improve quality of life among adults with intellectual disability. International SportMed Journal 2009; 10 (2): 77-85, IF = 0.263, Rank= 59/73 "Sport Sciences" 100. L. Nissan-Lavi, E. Carmeli. Stroke patients in the community: Comparison of the effect of physical therapy group training and walking training. The Journal of the Israeli Physiotherapy Society, 2009; 11 (1), in Hebrew. 101. T, Bezalel, E. Carmeli, MK. Leurer. The effect of a group education program on pain and function through knowledge acquisition and home-based exercise among patients with knee osteoarthritis. Physiotherapy, 2010; 96:137-143, IF= 0.561, Rank= 23/28 "Rehabilitation" 34 102. E. Carmeli, M. Maor, E. Kodesh. The expression of SOD and MMP-2 in Diaphragm muscle following running. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2009; 5:31-36, IF= 4.466, Rank=31/74 "Physiology” 103. E. Carmeli, R. Bartoletti, Retrospective trial of complete decongestive physical therapy for lower extremity secondary lymphedema in melanoma patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 2010; 19(1):141-7. IF= 2.422, Rank= 78/143 "Oncology" 104. D. Rozenblit, E. Carmeli, G. Aiger, Z. Nevo. The elasticity and malleability of the ACL among young and adult sportsmen. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 2010; 4 (9)769-774 Index Copernicus/ IC value = 4.67 (IF =0.40) 105. E. Carmeli, R. Beiker, M. Maor E. Kodesh. Increased iNOS, MMP-2 and HSP72 in skeletal muscle following high intensity of exercise training. Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 2010; 21 (2):127-46. IF = 0.09, Rank= 38/455 (SJR) "Biochemistry, genetic, molecular biology." 106. E. Carmeli, S. Peleg, G. Bartur, E. Elbo, JJ. Vatine. HandTutor™-Enhanced hand rehabilitation after Stroke – A pilot study. Physiotherapy Research International. 2010; 16(4):191-200. IF = 0.057, Rank=11/53 (SJR) "Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation" 107. E. Carmeli, C. Ariav, T. Bar-Yossef, R. Levy. Movement skills in persons with Down syndrome decrease with aging. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2010; 9(1):29–34. IF = 0.048, Rank= 74/151 (SJR) “Health Professions” 108. A. Toledano, D. Tene, E. Carmeli, M. Katz-Leurer. Feasibility, safety and efficacy of an early aerobic rehabilitation program for patients after minor ischemic stroke: A pilot randomized controlled trail. NeuroRehabilitation. 2011; 28(2):85-90. IF = 1.95, Rank=112/213 (JCR) "Neurosciences". 109. A. Tenenbaum, BS Fuchs, M. Raskas, E. Carmeli, S. Aspler, J. Merrick. Residential centers for persons with intellectual disability in Israel: Trend in the number of nursing care patients during 1998-2009. International Journal of Child Adolescent Health. 2011: 4(4): 37935 382. Index Copernicus/ IC value = 4.67 (IF =0.40) 110. A. Tenenbaum, BS Fuchs, M. Raskas, E. Carmeli, S. Aspler, J. Merrick. Residential centers for persons with intellectual disability in Israel: Trend in contraception methods 19992009. International Journal of Child Adolescent Health. 2011: 4(4): 397-400. Index Copernicus/ IC value = 4.67 (IF =0.40) 111. V. Gadidi., MK. Leurer., E. Carmeli., NM. Bornstein. Long-term outcome poststroke: predictors of activity limitation and participation restriction. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2011; 92(11):1802-1808. IF=1.826, Rank: 6/27 "Rehabilitation" 112. A. Tenenbaum, BS Fuchs, M. Raskas, E. Carmeli, S. Aspler, J. Merrick. National survey 2009 on medical services for persons with intellectual disability in residential care in Israel. International Journal of Disability and Human Development. 2012 (1): 75-79. IF = 0.048, Rank = 74/151 (SJR) “Health Professions” 113. E. Carmeli, C. Ariav, TB. Yossef, R. Levy, B. Imam. Movement skills of younger versus older adults with Down syndrome. Research in Developmental Disabilities 2012; 33 (1) 165-171 : IF= 0.767, Rank= 18/50 "Multidisciplinary Sciences." 114. E. Carmeli, B. Imam, A. Bachar, J. Merrick. Inflammation and oxidative stress as biomarkers of premature aging in persons with intellectual disability. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2012; 33(2):369-375. IF= 3.236 by JCR, Thomson Reuters, Rank= 18/50 "Multidisciplinary Sciences." 115. E. Carmeli, A. Bachar, R. Beiker. Expression of global oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinase's is associated with Rett syndrome. Neurochemical Journal. 2012; 5(2): 141-145. IF = 0.064, Rank= 220/231. "Neurosciences" 116. E. Carmeli, C.Ariav, TB. Yossef, R. Levy. B. Imma. The relationship of pre-sarcopenia (low muscle mass) and sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength) with functional decline in individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2012; 36 5(1):181-5. IF= 1.438, Rank: 30/45 "Geriatrics & Gerontology" 117. E. Carmeli, J. Merrick, B. Imma, R. Levy. Exercises and sports participation in healthy older adults with intellectual disability – A pilot study. Health/open access, 2012; 4(9): 769-774. IF = 0.62 (Google Scholar); IF = 0.16 (ISI) 118. O. Zur, A. Ronen, I. Melzer, E. Carmeli. Vestibular-Ocular Reflex Impairment and Balance in Children with Mild-to-Moderate Intellectual Disability. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2013; 34: 1951-1957. IF= 3.405 by JCR, Thomson Reuters; Rank= 18/50 "Multidisciplinary Sciences" 119. J. Merrick, A. Bachar, E. Carmeli, E. Kodesh. Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Over-Weight to Obese Old Women with Intellectual Disability: A Pilot Study. The Open Rehabilitation Journal, 2013; 6: 43-48, Index Copernicus Value (ICV) Rank: 6.5/49 "Social Sciences". 120. E. Carmeli, B. Imam, R. Levi, J. Merrick. Hand grip strength is associated with body sway rate among older adults with intellectual and developmental disability. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. 2013, 10 (4), 321-325. IF = 0.971, Rank = 35/67 "Rehabilitation" 121. O. Yosef-Brauner, A. Nimrod, T. Ben Shahar , E. Yehezkel, E. Carmeli. Effect of physical therapy on muscle strength, respiratory muscles and functional parameters in patients with intensive care unit acquired weakness. Clinical Respiratory Journal. 2013 IF = 1.65, Rank = 36/50 "Respiratory System". 122. L. Zuk, H. Tlumek, M. Katz-Leurer C. Peretz, E. Carmeli . A New Tool for Identifying Children with Motor Problems: Reliability and Validity Study. Journal of Child Neurology, Jan. 2014, IF = 1.38, Rank = 60/122 "Pediatrics". 123. R.Givon-Mayo, E. Simon, H. Karpin, A. Ori, S. Israely, E. Carmeli. Error enhancement of the velocity component in the course of Stroke patients reaching movements. A preliminary study. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2014, 21 (4): 160-168. IF = 0.11, Rank 80/100 "Rehabilitation" SJR. 37 124. E. Carmeli, M. Katz-Laurer, S. Scena, E. Kodesh, R. Steindler. Functional reach test performance in distance and velocity- A pilot study. European Journal of Physiotherapy 5/2014. DOI: 10.3109/21679169.2014.911957. Indexed in: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) 125. Zur O, Dickstein R, Dannenbaum E, Carmeli E, Fung J. The influence of visual vertigo and vestibulopathy on oculomotor responses. Journal of Vestibular Research 2014, 24(4):305-11. doi: 10.3233/VES-140519. IF= 1.456 126. E. Carmeli, B.Imam, E.Kodesh. Effects of moderate exercise training on spatial behavior among old mice – preliminary results. The Open Rehabilitation Journal 2014, 7: 6-10. Index Copernicus Value (ICV) Rank: 6.5/49 "Social Sciences" 127. R. Eilat, B. Hazor, E. Carmeli. Association between quality of life and team achievement among wheelchair basketball players – A survey study. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2 (14) 2015. IF -0.26 (SJR) Rank 71/116, "Rehabilitation". H index 13 Reviews Published 1. E. Carmeli. Fracture of the Femur's neck: Pathology and treatment. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 1991; 40:8-11, in Hebrew. 2. E. Carmeli, V. Carmeli. The role of the sensory system for the development of the motor system. Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 1992; 5:3-6, in Hebrew. 3. E. Carmeli, AZ. Reznick. The effect of growth hormone on skeletal muscle as a model for aging process. Israeli Journal of Gerontology, 1992; 55:3-7, in Hebrew. 4. E. Carmeli. Growth hormone and athletes. Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 1993; 7:3-4, in Hebrew. 38 5. E. Carmeli, A.Z. Reznick. Mini review: the physiology and biochemistry of skeletal muscle atrophy as a function of age. Proceedings Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, 1994; 206:103-113. 6. E. Carmeli. The elderly gait. Israel Physiotherapy Journal. 1995; 48:14-16, in Hebrew. 7. E. Carmeli. Growth hormone and the skeletal muscle. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 1995;49:8-10, in Hebrew. 8. A.Z. Reznick, E. Carmeli, I. Roisman. Effects of growth hormone on skeletal muscles of aging systems. Age, 1996; 19:39-44. 9. E. Carmeli. Soft tissue contractures and splint therapy. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 1996; 51:17-19, in Hebrew. 10 . E. Carmeli, P. Orbach. The effect of physical exercise on the heart and musculoskeletal system in elderly people. Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 1997; 51:3-5, in Hebrew. 11. E. Carmeli. The role of physiotherapist in diagnostic balance impairments and fall prevention in elderly people. Israeli Journal of Gerontology, 1997; 78:66-72, in Hebrew. 12. E. Carmeli. Pain: over view. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 1997; 54:7-13, in Hebrew. 13. E. Carmeli. Professional ethics, and the future of the health system. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 1999; 1:26-28, in Hebrew. 14. E. Carmeli. Depression and aging. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 1999; 2 (1):21-24, in Hebrew. 39 15. K. Kennedy, E. Carmeli. Low back pain and oligoamenorhea among long-distance female runners. Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 1999; 52:6-8, in Hebrew. 16. E. Carmeli. Motor control and Parkinson's disease. Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 2000; 56:14-16, in Hebrew. 17. E. Carmeli. The changes in skeletal tendon as a model for aging process. Israeli Journal of Gerontology. 2000; 27:185-192, in Hebrew. 18. AZ. Reznick, E. Carmeli, R. Nagler. Cigar smoke and antioxidants. Abstract. 2001; 293-294, in Hebrew. 19. E. Carmeli, M. Offir#. Biochemical events and molecular mechanisms of intra cellular protein degradation in skeletal muscle. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 2001; 3 (2):16-22, in Hebrew. 20. E. Carmeli, M. Wertheim, S. Verner. Geriatric rehabilitation: A model of regulation and training control. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 2002; 4 (1):24-26, in Hebrew. 21. E. Carmeli, R. Coleman. The clinical characteristics of aging adults with mental retardation. Physical Therapy Reviews, 2002; 6:267-271. 22. E. Carmeli, R. Coleman, AZ Reznick. The Biochemistry of Aging Muscle. Experimental Gerontology, 2002; 37:477-489. IF = 3.535. 10/45 " Geriatrics and Gerontology." 23. E. Carmeli, H. Patish, R. Coleman. The Aging Hand. Journal of Gerontology, 2003; 58(2):146-152. IF = 1.720, Rank = 8/45, "Geriatrics and Gerontology" 24. J. Merrick, E. Carmeli. A review on the prevalence of disabilities in children. The Internet Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2003; 3(1) 40 25. J. Merrick, M. Morad, E. Carmeli. Poverty, children and families in Israel. A public health concern. The Internet Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2003; 3(1) 26. E. Carmeli, M. Moas, R. Coleman, AZ. Reznick. MMPs and skeletal muscle. Muscle & Nerve, 2004; 29:191-197. IF = 2.456, Rank = 100/200, "Neuroscience " 27. M. Lotan, J. Merrick, E. Carmeli. Physical activity in adolescence. A review with clinical suggestions. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2005; 17(1):13-21. 28. M. Lotan, J. Merrick, E. Carmeli. A review of physical activity and well-being. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2005; 17(1):23-31 . 29. E. Carmeli. The molecular basis of aging skeletal muscle and physical activity. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 2005;2:57-66. 30. E. Carmeli. The synovial cartilage as a model for aging process. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 2006; 7 (2): 5-7, in Hebrew. 31. E. Hershko, H. Tauber, E. Carmeli. Partial weight bearing after surgeries of lower limbs. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 2006; 8 (1): 24-29, in Hebrew. 32. E. Carmeli. Sarcopenia - metabolic and physiological view. Gerontology: Journal of Aging Studies. 2006; 33 (3): 43-49, in Hebrew. 33. E. Carmeli, J. Merrick. Physical activity for aging person with Down syndrome. Int. Journal of Disability and Human development 2006; 5(4):343-334. 34. E. Carmeli. The root of cancer and its relation to aging. Israel Physiotherapy Journal, 2006; 8 (2): 39-40, in Hebrew. 41 35. E. Carmeli, J. Merrick. Aging, exercise and persons with intellectual disabilityA review. Journal of Disabililty and Human development 2007; 6(1):11-14. 36. M. Bar-Shai, E. Carmeli, P. Ljubuncic, AZ. Reznick. Exercise and Immobilization in Aging Animals: the Involvement of Oxidative Stress and NFκB activation. Free Radical Biology and Medicine (FRBM), 2008; 44: 202-214. IF= 4.971, Rank= 45/261 "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology." 37. E Carmeli, A. Saposhnik, P. Ya'akobi, H. Faran, Z. Fisher, Y. Goldman, G. Neeman and A. Feazadeh. Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Journal of Pain Management. 2008; 1 38. E Carmeli. Aspects of assistive gerontechnology. Journal of Disability and Human Development 2009; 8(3):217-219. 39. E. Carmeli, J. Merrick Aging people with intellectual disability in Israel. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2010; 9(4). IF = 0.48, Rank = 74/151 (SJR) “Health Professions” 40. O. Zur, E. Carmeli. The University of California Los-Angeles-Dizziness Questionnaire (UCLA-DQ) advantages and disadvantages. To: Journal of Vestibular Research. 2014, 23(6):279-83. IF= 1.350 by JCR, Thomson Reuters; Rank =40/92 "Otorhinolaryngology " 41. E. Carmeli Feedback and neuroplasticity rehabilitation for brain damage Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2014, 36 (3), 231234. 42. Carmeli E, Imam B. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies in older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Frontiers in Public Health. 2014 14;2:31. 43. T. Bezalel, E. Carmeli, E. Been, L. Kalichman. Scheuermann’s disease. A review of current diagnosis and treatment approach. Journal of Back and 42 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Jan. 2014, IF = 1.041, Rank = 53/64 "Rehabilitation" 44. E. Carmeli. The invisibles: unpaid caregivers of the elderly. Front Public Health. 2014, ;2:91-93. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2014.00091. 45. J. Merrick, M Morad, E. Carmeli. Intellectual and developmental disabilities: Male health Front. Public Health. Oct. 2014, doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2014.00208 E. Articles or Chapters in Scientific Books (which are not Conference Proceedings) . 1. E. Carmeli, G. Lavian, AZ. Reznick. The role of antioxidant nutrition in exercise and aging. In: Free Radicals in Exercise and Aging. 2000, Chapter 3, Zsolt Radak (Edt), Human Kinetics . 2. C. Cahana J. Merrick, E. Carmeli. The involvement of physiotherapists in the implementation of assistive technology for persons with intellectual disability in Israel. A National Survey. In: Marincek C, Buhler C, Knops H, Andrich R, eds. Assistive technology. Added value to quality of life. 2001, Amsterdam: IOS Press, pp 677-80 3. E. Carmeli, R. Coleman, AZ. Reznick. Antioxidants in Aging. In: Nutrition for Longevity. 2003, E. Lebenthal (Edt), Danone, pp 36-66. 4. E. Carmeli, AZ. Reznick. Aging skeletal muscle. In: Aging and Gerontology in Israel. 2003, A. Rosin (Edt), JDC-ESHEL, pp 227-236, in Hebrew 5. E. Carmeli, DG. Liebermann. The function of the aging hand. In: The geriatric rehabilitation manual, 2007, Timothy L Kauffman (Edt.), Churchill-Livingstone Elsevier, PA, USA, Chapter 65, pp 481-485. 6. E. Carmeli, P. Orbach, DL. Lowenthal, J. Merrick, R. Coleman. Cardiorespiratory capacity, blood pressure, blood lipids and body composition 43 over time on the elderly. In: Aging and Disability. Isack Kandel, Patricia Schofield and Joav Merrick, Edts), International Academic Press, Trafford Victoria, BC, Canada, 2007. Chapter 5, pp 73- 93. 7. E. Carmeli, J. Merrick. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and persons with intellectual disability. In: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Stuart M. Gordon and Aileen E. Mitchell (Eds), Nova Biomedical Books (New York), 2009, Chapter 14, pp 297-302. 8. J. Merrick, M, A. Tenenbaum, M. Morad, MD, E. Carmeli. A short history of disability aspects from Israel. In: Hanes R, ed. International history of disability. Toronto: University of Toronto. 2013. 9. E. Carmeli, B. Imam and J. Merrick. Assistive technology and older adults. Rubin and Crocker 3rd Edition: edited by Leslie Rubin, Chapter 42.4, 2014 10. E. Carmeli, J Merrick. Sarcopenia: Facts and challenges. Rubin and Crocker 3rd Edition: edited by Leslie Rubin, Chapter 42.5, 2014 F. Articles in Conference Proceedings 1. E. Carmeli. Physical exercises to improve strength, balance and coordination in older adults with intellectual disabilities Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 20: 113-S114. Aug 2012. IF= 2.085, Rank 26/45 "GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY" 2. E. Freiberger, J. Finlayson, E. Carmeli, Falls prevention and physical activity in older people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 20:1132-S113. Aug. 2012. IF= 2.085, Rank 26/45 "GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY" 44 3. E. Carmeli, A. Bachard, R. Beiker. Expression of global oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases is associated with Rett syndrome International Journal of Child Health and Human Development. 2013;6(4), page 450. G. Entries in Encyclopedias None H. Other Publications (not peer reviewed) Published Book Review 1. E. Carmeli, C. Stopka. Skeletal muscle: form and function. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 1996, 5(4):339 2. E. Carmeli, C. Stopka. Functional Movement reeducation. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 1997, 6:292. 3. E. Carmeli. The physiology of the joints, volume 3: Spinal column, pelvic girdle and head. By: Kapandji IA. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier Limited. In: International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2010, 17 (7), 385-386 4. E. Carmeli. Introduction to Human Nutrition. 2nd Edition, Edited by: Michael J Gibney, Susan A Lanham-New, Aedin Cassidy and Hester H Vorster, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009, 371 pages Editorial Note 1. E. Carmeli. In the new millennium –The choice is in our hands. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2000, 2 (2( 2. E. Carmeli. The elements of old age and time in the Hebrew literature. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2001. 3 (1 45 3. E. Carmeli. Physiotherapists research their work. Theory vs practice. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2001, 3 (2) 4. E. Carmeli. It is time to pass the torch. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2002, 4 (1) 5. E. Carmeli. The power of verbal visionary. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2003, 5 (1) 6. E. Carmeli. Movement: past, present and future. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society. 2003, 5 (2) 7. E. Carmeli. Technology in the service of mankind. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2004, 6 (1) 8. E. Carmeli. We have an Israeli Nobel prize. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2004, 6 (2) 9. E. Carmeli. Practice diversity – The 5th Annual PT conference. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2005, 7 (1) 10. E. Carmeli. Online learning – a new approach to ongoing professional development. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2005, 7 (2) 71. E. Carmeli. The Therapeutic vision – Quality and Excellence in Physiotherapy. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2006, 7 (3) 11. E. Carmeli. Past present and future of skeletal muscle. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2006, 8 (1) 12. E. Carmeli. We need to empower health prevention of aged people with intellectual disability. Invited Editorial. Journal of Aging Science, 2013 13. E. Carmeli. Physical Activity reduces stress and anxiety. Invited Editorial. Journal of Aging Science, 2014 Editor Guest. 14. E Carmeli. The invisible therapists: The unpaid caregivers. Invited Editorial. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2014, 16 (2), 4-5 Others 1. E. Carmeli. The future of physical therapy: dark or bright? Magazine of Physical 2. E. Carmeli . Moving forward by taking specialization one step further. Advance for Physical Therapy, 1998, 19:26-27. 3. E. Carmeli. Sarcopenia: reality of muscle wasting. Advance for Physical Therapy, 1998, 9(28):31-32. 46 4. E. Carmeli. The power of verbal visionary. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, Editorial Note. 2003, 5 (1) 5. E. Carmeli. Commentaries: An overview of the effect of ageing on hand function. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2003, 10 (8):377. 6. R. Defrin, E. Carmeli, CG. Pick. Behavioral indices of pain and pain threshold measurement in individuals with mental retardation. Pain, 2004, 110 (3):767-769. IF= 4.836, Rank =15/147 "Clinical neurology" 7. J. Merrick, M. Lotan, E. Carmeli. Increase in Autism. British Medical Journal, 2005, 330, 112-d. IF = 9.052, Rank: 6/105 "Medicine, general, internal". 8. J. Merrick, M. Lotan, E. Carmeli. Twenty years of the International journal of adolescent medicine and health. International Journal of Adolescent and Medical Health, 2005, 17, 1 9. E. Carmeli. Commentary: Muscle tendon unit during stretching. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2010, 17 (1), 142 10. E. Carmeli, Physical exercises to improve cognitive functions in elderly. The New Age, 2010, 8: 11-13, in Hebrew. 11. E. Carmeli. On one leg: Exercises for elderly people to improve motor coordination and balance. The New Age, 2012, 13: 7-10, in Hebrew. 12. E. Carmeli. Internet News. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society. 2013,15 (2) 28-29 13. E. Carmeli. Internet News. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society. 2014,15 (3) 14. E. Carmeli. Internet News. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society. 2014,15 (4) 15. E. Carmeli. Internet News. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2014, 16 (2) 16. E. Carmeli. Internet News. Journal of Israel Physiotherapy Society, 2014, 16 (3) Books 1. E. Carmeli. The Anatomy of Musculoskeletal Motion (in Hebrew), Carmeli-Oholo, 1999,171 pages 2. E. Carmeli. Skeletal Muscle: Anatomy, Function and Pathology (in Hebrew), NeveRam 2000, 160 pages Case Reports 47 1 . K.L. Kennedy, E. Carmeli. Runner perils: the incidence of low back pain and irregular menstrual cycles. Advance for Physical Therapy, 1998, 11: 23-24 0. M. Lotan, J. Merrick, E. Carmeli. Managing scoliosis in a young child with Rett syndrome: a case study. ScientificWorldJournal, 2005, 295:264-273. 3. A. Feazaddeh, E. Carmeli. Rehabilitation Exercise For Treatment of Vestibular Disorder: A case study. ScientificWorldJournal, 2006, 6: 291-294. IF = 2.590. 48