Welcome to Steady Strides Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute. Here, education is our top priority. We are dedicated to empowering individuals of all backgrounds, from older adults and caregivers to future healthcare professionals and active providers, through comprehensive and accessible educational programs in Baltimore, Maryland.
At Steady Strides, we recognize the transformative power education holds over healthcare outcomes.
Within our clinic, we meticulously craft tailored educational programs that center on vital areas such as fall prevention, stroke rehabilitation, and various facets of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Our in-clinic educational initiatives are carefully designed to enrich the understanding of both patients and their families, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare.
We extend our dedication beyond the confines of our clinic by offering invaluable education through support groups tailored for older adults and their caregivers.
These support groups serve as forums for sharing experiences, learning from one another, and gaining insights into effective strategies for fall prevention and stroke rehabilitation.
Our goal is to cultivate a supportive community that is well-informed and equipped to navigate the complexities associated with these conditions.
Steady Strides takes pride in contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals. Through mentorship programs, internships, and hands-on experiences, offer aspiring students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in real-world scenarios.
Whether it’s shadowing our experienced professionals or actively participating in research projects, students acquire valuable insights into the specialized fields of fall prevention and stroke rehabilitation.
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For healthcare providers already in practice, Steady Strides provides continuous learning opportunities to keep abreast of the latest advancements in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and patient care. Our educational programs are meticulously tailored to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals, ensuring they remain well-equipped to deliver the highest standards of care to their patients.
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Our Educational Values:
Holistic Approach
Our educational programs embrace a holistic understanding of fall prevention, stroke rehabilitation, and physical medicine. By cultivating a comprehensive perspective, we shape well-rounded healthcare professionals and empower individuals with informed perspectives.
Community Engagement
We actively participate in community engagement through support groups and outreach initiatives. Our aim is to extend education beyond conventional clinical environments, fostering meaningful connections and knowledge dissemination within the community.
Cutting-edge Insights
Access the expertise of our seasoned professionals and stay abreast of the latest research, treatments, and methodologies in the field. Benefit from invaluable insights that inform and enrich your practice, ensuring you remain at the forefront of advancements in healthcare.
• Temple University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds: Fall Prevention in
Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Primer for PM&R Residents (Sept 27, 2023).
• Cedars-Sinai Emergency Department Grand Rounds: Fall Prevention in Community Dwelling
Older Adults: A Primer for ED Providers (Aug 10, 2023).
• Community College of Baltimore County Occupational Therapy Department: Fall Prevention in
Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Primer for Occupational Therapy (Sept 7, 2022).
• CME Course for Brain Injury Association of Maryland: Brain Injury and Fall Prevention (Mar 25,
2021).
• CME Course for Greater Baltimore Medical Center Hospital: Fall Prevention in Older Adults:
Interdisciplinary Approach (Oct 2, 2020).
• Pharmacy Student Educational Talk for University of Maryland School of Pharmacy: Fall
Prevention in Older Adults: Interdisciplinary Approach (Sept 17, 2020).
• CME Course for Johns Hopkins Community Physicians: Fall Prevention in Older Adults in Primary
Care Clinic (Sept 3, 2020).
• CME Course for Greater Baltimore Medical Center Hospital: Role of Physicians in Preventing Falls
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (Sept 13, 2019).
• Medical Resident Education Talk for Life Bridge Sinai Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department: Role of Physiatrists in Preventing Falls; Sinai Hospital (May 1, 2019)
• CME Course/Grand Rounds for Bon Secours Hospital: Role of Physicians in Preventing Falls; Bon
Secours Hospital (Mar 3, 2019).
• CME Course for MedStar Health Physicians: Role of Physicians in Preventing Falls; Union
Memorial (Jan 24, 2019).
• CME Course for MedStar Health Physicians: Preventing Falls in Community Dwelling Older
Adults; Harbor Hospital (Oct 12, 2018).
• CME Course for Life Bridge Health Physicians: Preventing Falls in Community Dwelling Older
Adults; Sinai Hospital (Sept 4, 2018).
• CME Course for Johns Hopkins Community Physicians: Preventing Falls in Older Adults; Johns
Hopkins Hospital (May 9, 2017).
• Nursing Continuing Education Course for Trauma Nurses: Anatomy of Falls, Johns Hopkins
Bayview Medical Center (Nov 16, 2016).
• CME Course for Internal Medicine Physicians: Fall Prevention in Community Dwelling Older
Adults; MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (Jul 13, 2016).
Research Articles:
1. Abrishami A, Hanasabb A, Sadikc E, Rowshanshad D, Tsiang M, Atanelov L. Efficacy of Steady Strides: a structured physiatrist-led intervention for reducing falls in high-risk ambulatory community-dwelling older adults: an observational cohort study. J Med - Clin Res & Rev. 2023; 7(12): 1-8.
2. Hekmatjah N, Hamel C, Younessi DN, Zargari M, Sedaghat B, Eghbali M, Kamen L, Nazar M, Tsiang M, Atanelov L, Statewide Prevalence of Stepping on, Tai Chi, and a Matter of Balance Community Fall Prevention Programs at Maryland Senior Centers in 2017 and 2020. J Gerontol Geriatr Med 2021; 7: 097
3. Hamel C, Atanelov L, Community-Based Programs to Prevent the Risk of Elderly Falls: Mini Review J Card Pulm Rehabil 2020 Jun 8; 4(1):129
4. Lower limb factors associated with balance and falls in older adults - A systematic review and clinical synthesis. Neville C, Nguyen H, Ross K, Wingood M, Peterson E, Dewitt J, Moore J, King M, Atanelov L, White J, Najafi B. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2019 Nov 19.
5. Atanelov, L. Letter to the Editor Reply to: Availability of Evidence-Based Community Falls Prevention Programs: Considerations. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2019 Nov; 67(11)
6. Hamel C, Hekmatjah N, Hakakian B, et al. Atanelov L Evidence-Based Community Fall Prevention Programs at Senior Centers Near 10 US Academic Centers. J Am Geriatr Soc 2019; May 3.
7. Atanelov L, Dabai, N Hip Fracture Rehabilitation. PM&R Knowledge NOW/American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. https://now.aapmr.org/hip-fracture, Published 04/30/2017
Book Chapters:
Stiens SA, Shafshak T, Atanelov L, Fall, Fracture and Joint Replacement Rehabilitation:Synchronizing Independent Preventive Strategies to Reequilibrate Patient Function, In Young B, Young M, Steins S, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Secrets, 4e Elsevier, 2024
Stiens SS, Vandevalle N, Lehman J, Atanelov L, Young M Geriatric Rehabilitation: Maintaining Resilience, Sustaining Passions, and Cultivating Vibrancy, In Young B, Young M, Steins S, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Secrets, 4e Elsevier, 2024
Atanelov, L Fall Prevention In Community-Dwelling Older Adults, In Busby-Whitehead J, Durso S, et al Reichel’s Care of the Elderly Clinical Aspects of Aging 8e, Cambridge University Press 2022
Asante A, Greenberg S, Atanelov L Rehabilitation Medicine of Hip Fractures and Falls, In Mitra R, Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine New York: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division 2018
Articles:
11 Hoyer EH, Friedman M, Lavezza A, Wagner-Kosmakos K, Lewis-Cherry R, Skolnik JL, Byers SP, Atanelov L, Colantuoni E, Brotman DJ, Needham DM. Promoting mobility and reducing length of stay in hospitalized general medicine patients: A quality improvement project. J Hosp Med. 2016 Feb 5
2. Atanelov L, Stiens SA, Young MA. History of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Its Ethical Dimensions. AMA J Ethics. 2015 Jun 1;17(6):568-74
3. Hoyer EH, Needham DM, Atanelov L, Knox B, Friedman M, Brotman DJ. Association of impaired functional status at hospital discharge and subsequent rehospitalization. J Hosp Med. 2014 May;9(5):277-82.
4. Mayer RS, Oliphant S, Atanelov L. Quality improvement/patient safety issues relevant to rehabilitation. PM&R Knowledge NOW/American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. http://now.aapmr.org/rehab-essentials/special-assessment-mgmt-strategy/Pages/Quality-improvement-patient-safety-issues-relevant-to-rehabilitation.aspx. Published 09/20/2013
Book:
Atanelov L. Resident’s Handbook of Medical Quality and Safety. Springer 2016
Book Chapters:
Atanelov L Basic Quality Improvement Terminology, In: Atanelov, L ed, Resident’s Handbook of Medical Quality and Safety. Springer 2016
Atanelov L, Hoyer E. Promoting Early Mobility for Hospitalized Patients: a Quality Improvement (QI) Project, In: Atanelov, L ed, Resident’s Handbook of Medical Quality and Safety. Springer 2016
Atanelov L Road to Publishing Your Work: A Bird’s Eye View Outline, In: Atanelov, L ed, Resident’s Handbook of Medical Quality and Safety. Springer 2016
