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Seth D. Herman, MD

Physiatrist

Instructor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

Specialties:	Neurorehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Spasticity Management, Concussion, Pain Management
Education:	Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
Residency:	Medicine at Lahey Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Fellowship:	Harvard Medical School; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Board Certification:	Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Research Interests:	Enhancing Cognitive, Physical, and Behavioral functioning, Neuroendocrine Dysfunction after brain injury, Exercise, Mobility, Geriatrics, Nutritional Supplements in brain injury recovery, Pharmacological augmentation in brain injury recovery, Return to work after brain injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

In Brief

I have always been fascinated by the mind and body connection. At an early age I began to realize that a healthy body and mind allows optimal functioning. I have been intrigued as well with the body's ability to heal and transform even after injury to promote recovery and growth so that one can achieve optimal functioning and quality of life. I enjoy the team centered approach of rehabilitation to facilitate the achievement of the patient and family's goals. Outside of work I enjoy playing golf, reading, exercising, and spending time with my family and friends.

Research & Publications

Herman S, Liu K, Tian L, Guralnik JM, Ferruci L, Criqui MH, Liao Y, McDermott MM. Baseline Lower Extremity Strength and Subsequent Decline in Functional Performance at six-year follow up in Persons with Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009 Dec;57(12):2246-2252.

Herman S, Kiely DK, Leveille SG, O?Neil E, Cyberey S, Bean JF. Upper and lower limb muscle power relationships in mobility-limited older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2005 April;60(4):476-480.

Bean JF, Herman S, Kiely DK, Frey IC, Leveille SG, Fielding RA, Frontera WR. Increased Velocity Exercise Specific to Task (InVEST) training: a pilot study exploring effects on leg power, balance, and mobility in community-dwelling older women. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004 May;52(5):799-804.

Bean JF, Kiely DK, Leveille SG, Herman S, Huynh C, Fielding R, Frontera W. The 6-minute walk test in mobility-limited elders:what is being measured?J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci.2002 Nov;57(11):M751-6.

Bean J, Herman S, Kiely DK, Callahan D, Mizer K, Frontera WR, Fielding RA. Weighted stair climbing in mobility-limited older people: a pilot study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2002 Apr;50(4):663-70.

Bean JF, Kiely DK, Herman S, Leveille SG, Mizer K, Frontera WR, Fielding RA. The relationship between leg power and physical performance in mobility-limited older people.J Am Geriatr Soc. 2002 Mar;50(3):461-7

Colorado PC, Torre A, Kamphuas G, Maeshima Y, Hopfer H, Takahashi K, Volk R, Zamborsky ED, Herman S, Sarkar PK, Ericksen MB, Dhanabal M, Simons M, Post M, Kufe DW, Weichselbaum RR, Sukhatme VP, and Kallur Ri. Anti-angiogenic Cues from Vascular Basement Membrane Collagen. Cancer Research 60, 2520-2526, May 1, 2000.