Libak Abou

751 total citations
49 papers, 473 citations indexed

About

Libak Abou is a scholar working on Psychiatry and Mental health, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. According to data from OpenAlex, Libak Abou has authored 49 papers receiving a total of 473 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 35 papers in Psychiatry and Mental health, 32 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 24 papers in Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Recurrent topics in Libak Abou's work include Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (31 papers), Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention (24 papers) and Spinal Cord Injury Research (20 papers). Libak Abou is often cited by papers focused on Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (31 papers), Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention (24 papers) and Spinal Cord Injury Research (20 papers). Libak Abou collaborates with scholars based in United States, Brazil and Benin. Libak Abou's co-authors include Laura A. Rice, Jacob J. Sosnoff, Jocemar Ilha, Anna L. Kratz, Nora E. Fritz, Elizabeth Peterson, JongHun Sung, Deborah Backus, R. Patrick Akers and Peter Presti and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Libak Abou

44 papers receiving 464 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Libak Abou United States 14 263 251 195 148 49 49 473
JongHun Sung United States 8 167 0.6× 125 0.5× 164 0.8× 64 0.4× 35 0.7× 8 350
Douglas A. Wajda United States 13 328 1.2× 320 1.3× 320 1.6× 83 0.6× 140 2.9× 22 614
Juan López-Pascual Spain 12 116 0.4× 78 0.3× 92 0.5× 50 0.3× 20 0.4× 27 343
Fabian Marcel Rast Switzerland 12 76 0.3× 88 0.4× 107 0.5× 75 0.5× 71 1.4× 25 430
Roy Bowers United Kingdom 10 209 0.8× 65 0.3× 77 0.4× 111 0.8× 50 1.0× 22 451
Mariitta Vaara Finland 5 180 0.7× 174 0.7× 252 1.3× 43 0.3× 141 2.9× 7 540
Carol Y. Scovil Canada 14 193 0.7× 143 0.6× 242 1.2× 96 0.6× 85 1.7× 22 581
Daan Bregman Netherlands 9 169 0.6× 104 0.4× 127 0.7× 72 0.5× 105 2.1× 11 375
Jean-François Lemay Canada 13 244 0.9× 229 0.9× 194 1.0× 141 1.0× 15 0.3× 28 436
Derya Buğdaycı Türkiye 13 193 0.7× 52 0.2× 102 0.5× 141 1.0× 32 0.7× 41 469

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Libak Abou

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All Works

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Abou, Libak, et al.. (2024). Nationwide Update on Prevalence of Falls, Injurious Falls, Concerns About Falling, and Fall Prevention in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 103(9). 811–818. 5 indexed citations
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Peterson, Elizabeth, et al.. (2023). Online Delivery of the Individualized Reduction of Falls Intervention for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Who Use a Wheelchair or Scooter Full-time: A Pilot Study. International Journal of MS Care. 25(2). 82–90. 8 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, Daniel Whibley, Daniel J. Clauw, & Anna L. Kratz. (2023). Widespread Pain With Nociplastic Features is an Independent Predictor of Low Physical Activity in People with Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Pain. 25(2). 418–427.
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Abou, Libak, et al.. (2023). Examination of Risk Factors Associated With Falls and Injurious Falls in People With Multiple Sclerosis: An Updated Nationwide Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 105(4). 717–724. 8 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, Nora E. Fritz, & Anna L. Kratz. (2023). Predictors of performance and perceived fatigability in people with multiple sclerosis. Neurological Research. 45(11). 994–1002. 2 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, Nora E. Fritz, & Anna L. Kratz. (2023). Self-reported fatigue impact is associated with frequency of falls and injurious falls in people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 78. 104910–104910. 5 indexed citations
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Zanotto, Tobia, Jacob J. Sosnoff, Deborah Backus, et al.. (2023). Characteristics and consequences of falls among people with multiple sclerosis who use wheelchairs or scooters: Differences between injurious and non-injurious falls. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 73. 104631–104631. 5 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak & Laura A. Rice. (2022). Influence of Transfer Quality and Wheelchair Type on Fear of Falling Among Full-Time Wheelchair Users. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 104(4). 690–693. 2 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak & Laura A. Rice. (2022). Risk Factors Associated With Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4(2). 100195–100195. 14 indexed citations
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Rice, Laura A., Jacob J. Sosnoff, Deborah Backus, et al.. (2022). Pilot Study of a Fall Prevention and Management Intervention Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis Who Use a Wheelchair or Scooter Full-Time. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4(4). 100225–100225. 9 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, Jacob J. Sosnoff, Elizabeth Peterson, et al.. (2022). Prediction of future falls among full-time wheelchair and scooter users with multiple sclerosis: A prospective study. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 64. 103962–103962. 6 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, et al.. (2021). Sensitivity of Apple Watch fall detection feature among wheelchair users. Assistive Technology. 34(5). 619–625. 16 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak & Laura A. Rice. (2021). A systematic review of adults’ sitting balance assessments in neurological and neuromuscular conditions. Neurosciences. 26(1). 107–108. 1 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, et al.. (2021). Smartphone applications to assess gait and postural control in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 51. 102943–102943. 20 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, et al.. (2021). Gait and Balance Assessments using Smartphone Applications in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Systems. 45(9). 87–87. 34 indexed citations
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Abou, Libak, et al.. (2021). The effectiveness of physical therapy interventions in reducing falls among people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 29. 74–85. 16 indexed citations
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Rice, Laura A., Elizabeth Peterson, Deborah Backus, et al.. (2019). Validation of an individualized reduction of falls intervention program among wheelchair and scooter users with multiple sclerosis. Medicine. 98(19). e15418–e15418. 18 indexed citations
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Rice, Laura A., et al.. (2018). Falls Among Wheelchair and Scooter Users with Multiple Sclerosis—A Review. 14(2). 82–82. 11 indexed citations

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