2022
Joseph Furman
Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurology, Physical Therapy and Bioengineering
Education & Experience
UCLA and University of Toronto
Post-Doctorate in Medicine
UCLA
Resident in Neurology
University of Pennsylvania
PhD in Bioengineering
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
MD
Elsewhere Online
Bio
Dr. Furman’s clinical and research interests focus on the vestibular system including both peripheral and central control of balance. His areas of interest include the assessment of the semicircular canals using whole-body rotation, and studies of sensorimotor integration in older persons. Collaborative activities with physical therapists are a major focus of Dr. Furman’s current clinical and research activities.
Research
2015
Effects of Personal and Ergonomic Factors on Balance of Progressive Lens Glasses Wearers
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Article
2020
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Gray Matter Regions Associated With Functional Mobility in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Peer-Reviewed Article
2018
Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders
Perceptual Inhibition Associated with Sensory Integration for Balance in Older Adults
Peer-Reviewed Article
2018
Experimental Brain Research
Inhibition and Decision-Processing Speed are Associated with Performance on Dynamic Posturography in Older Adults
Peer-Reviewed Article
2018
Otology & Neurotology
The use of vibrotactile feedback during dual-task standing balance conditions in people with unilateral vestibular hypofunction
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2017
International Ergonomics Association
Functional gait assessment score predicts individual sensitivity to multifocal lens during stair ascent
Peer-Reviewed Article
2017
Experimental Brain Research
Sensory and motoric influences on attention dynamics during standing balance recovery in young and older adults
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2016
American Society of Biomechanics
Effects of multifocal lens glasses on stair descent in older adults
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2015
American Society of Biomechanics
Effects of ergonomic factors on stair navigation in older adult multifocal lens glasses wearers
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2015
American Society of Biomechanics
Development of a novel proprioceptive perturbation during standing balance wearers
Peer-Reviewed Article
2015
Journal of Nature and Science
Test-retest reliability of postural stability on two different foam pads
Peer-Reviewed Article
2015
Journal of Neurophysiology
The effect of age on postural and cognitive task performance while using vibrotactile feedback
Peer-Reviewed Article
2015
Journal of Vestibular Research
Interference between postural control and spatial vs. non-spatial auditory reaction time tasks in older adults
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