Biopsychosocial Influence on Shoulder Pain

We are recruiting Pre-Health students that are interested in being study participants as well as volunteer research assistants.          

This study is federally funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is being conducted by Mark Bishop, PT, PhD, FAPTA at the University of Florida, Department of Physical Therapy.  The purpose of this study is to investigate how treatments based on certain genetic and psychological factors influence reports of shoulder pain. Please find attached a copy of our study flyer, which explains in depth the scope and purpose of our study as well. 

Provided below are two different academic announcements submitted for research and volunteer service opportunities with UF Faculty.

For study participants:

Volunteers Needed for Study on Biopsychosocial Factors that Influence Shoulder Pain
The Department of Physical Therapy Lab is recruiting participants for a study investigating how treatments based on certain genetic and psychological factors influence reports of shoulder pain.  The study involves one week of participation, with an average time commitment of about 10 hours (1 hour Pre-screening day, 2 hours Days 1-4 and 1 hour Day 5).  There is the potential for up to $305 compensation, if you complete all days of the study. Volunteers must be between 18 and 65 years of age.  For more information, please call (352)-294-8964 or email bisp2@phhp.ufl.edu

For student research assistant volunteers:

Recruiting Student Research Assistant Volunteers for Study on Biopsychosocial Factors that Influence Shoulder Pain

The Department of Physical Therapy Lab is recruiting student volunteers for a study investigating the efficacy of treatment in the personalized medicine and improving clinical outcomes and economic costs associated with the development of chronic pain.  The purpose of this study is to investigate how treatments based on certain genetic and psychological factors influence reports of shoulder pain.  This study is federally funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is being conducted by Mark Bishop, PT, PhD, FAPTA at the University of Florida, Department of Physical Therapy.  Volunteer assistance of at least 4 hours a week for a minimum of 2 semesters is required.  For more information, please call (352)-294-8964 or email bisp2@phhp.ufl.edu

We look forward to your feedback!  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments.  FYI-I have copied the Study-PI, Mark Bishop, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on this email for your reference as well.

Thank you on behalf of our research team for your time and consideration!

Sincerely,

Warren

Warren H. Greenfield, III, M.S.

Clinical Research Programs Coordinator