Barbara Norton

Research Output

Research Output per year

1972 2016

• 1561 Citations
• 42 Article
• 4 Editorial
• 2 Letter
• 1 Chapter
• 2 More
  • 1 Comment/debate
  • 1 Review article

Research Output per year

Research Output per year

Search results

• 2016

  Asymmetry of lumbopelvic movement patterns during active hip abduction is a risk factor for low back pain development during standing

  Sorensen, C. J., Johnson, M. B., Norton, B. J., Callaghan, J. P. & Van Dillen, L. R., Dec 1 2016, In : Human Movement Science. 50, p. 38-46 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Low Back Pain
  • Hip
  • Pain
  11 Scopus citations

• Efficacy of classification-specific treatment and adherence on outcomes in people with chronic low back pain. A one-year follow-up, prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial

  Van Dillen, L. R., Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S. A., Evanoff, B. A., Harris-Hayes, M., Holtzman, G. W., Earley, J., Chou, I. & Strube, M. J., Aug 1 2016, In : Manual Therapy. 24, p. 52-64 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Treatment Adherence and Compliance
  • Low Back Pain
  • Randomized Controlled Trials
  • Therapeutics
  • Intention
  20 Scopus citations
• 2015

  Is lumbar lordosis related to low back pain development during prolonged standing?

  Sorensen, C. J., Norton, B. J., Callaghan, J. P., Hwang, C. T. & Van Dillen, L. R., Aug 1 2015, In : Manual Therapy. 20, 4, p. 553-557 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Lordosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Pain
  • Lumbar Vertebrae
  • Visual Analog Scale
  48 Scopus citations

• Rothstein Roundtable Podcast-"Putting All of Our Eggs in One Basket: Human Movement System"

  Hunter, S. J., Norton, B. J., Powers, C. M., Saladin, L. K. & Delitto, A., Nov 1 2015, In : Physical therapy. 95, 11, p. 1466 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• What Is Backward Disequilibrium and How Do i Treat it? A Complex Patient Case Study

  Scheets, P. L., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Stith, J. S. & Crowner, B. E., Apr 1 2015, In : Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 39, 2, p. 119-126 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Episode of Care
  • Hemiarthroplasty
  • Femoral Neck Fractures
  • Walking Speed
  5 Scopus citations
• 2013

  Factors contributing to lumbar region passive tissue characteristics in people with and people without low back pain

  Gombatto, S. P., Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S. A., Strube, M. J. & Van Dillen, L. R., Mar 2013, In : Clinical Biomechanics. 28, 3, p. 255-261 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Low Back Pain
  • Muscles
  • Torque
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  5 Scopus citations

• The kinesiopathological model and mechanical low back pain

  Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Jul 2013, Spinal Control: The Rehabilitation of Back Pain: State of the art and science. Elsevier Ltd, p. 89-98 10 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  3 Scopus citations

• Variables associated with performance of an active limb movement following within-session instruction in people with and people without low back pain

  Scholtes, S. A., Norton, B. J., Gombatto, S. P. & Van Dillen, L. R., 2013, In : BioMed Research International. 2013, 867983.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Low Back Pain
  • Hip
  • Extremities
  1 Scopus citations
• 2010

  The effect of within-session instruction on lumbopelvic motion during a lower limb movement in people with and people without low back pain

  Scholtes, S. A., Norton, B. J., Lang, C. E. & Van Dillen, L. R., Oct 2010, In : Manual Therapy. 15, 5, p. 496-501 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Low Back Pain
  • Lower Extremity
  • Hip
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Extremities
  22 Scopus citations
• 2008

  Diagnosis and management of a patient with knee pain using the movement system impairment classification system

  Harris-Hayes, M., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J. & Salsich, G. B., Apr 2008, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 38, 4, p. 203-213 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Knee
  • Pain
  • Fishes
  • Eye
  • Sitting Position
  23 Scopus citations

• Differences in symmetry of lumbar region passive tissue characteristics between people with and people without low back pain

  Gombatto, S. P., Norton, B. J., Scholtes, S. A. & Van Dillen, L. R., Oct 2008, In : Clinical Biomechanics. 23, 8, p. 986-995 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Low Back Pain
  • Spine
  • Research Personnel
  • Torque
  25 Scopus citations

• On "diagnosis of fall risk in Parkinson disease... " Dibble et al. Phys Ther. 2008;88:323-332

  Norton, B. J., May 2008, In : Physical therapy. 88, 5, p. 679 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

  Open Access

• Validity and reliability of a system to measure passive tissue characteristics of the lumbar region during trunk lateral bending in people with and people without low back pain

  Gombatto, S. P., Klaesner, J. W., Norton, B. J., Minor, S. D. & Van Dillen, L. R., 2008, In : Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. 45, 9, p. 1415-1430 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Low Back Pain
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Articular Range of Motion
  • Torque
  8 Scopus citations
• 2007

  Diagnosis dialog: Progress report

  Norton, B. J., Oct 2007, In : Physical therapy. 87, 10, p. 1270-1273 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

  Open Access
  11 Scopus citations

• "Harnessing our collective professional power": Diagnosis dialog

  Norton, B. J., Bernsen, T., Bezner, J., Byl, N., Campbell, S., Craik, R., Delitto, A., Ferretti, M., Field-Fote, E., Fritz, J., Godges, J., Goodman, C., Gordon, J., Guccione, A., Harwood, K., Kigin, C., Levangie, P., Ludewig, P., Powers, C., Sahrmann, S. & 6 others, Scheets, P., Simoneau, G., Tschoepe, B., VanSant, A., Zadai, C. & Zimny, N., Jun 1 2007, In : Physical therapy. 87, 6, p. 635-638 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
  15 Scopus citations

• Use of movement system diagnoses in the management of patients with neuromuscular conditions: A multiple-patient case report

  Scheets, P. L., Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Jun 2007, In : Physical therapy. 87, 6, p. 654-669 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Hemiplegia
  • Physical Therapists
  • Therapeutics
  • Patient Care
  • Communication
  17 Scopus citations
• 2006

  Trunk rotation-related impairments in people with low back pain who participated in 2 different types of leisure activities: A secondary analysis

  Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K., Bloom, N. J. & Norton, B. J., Feb 2006, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 36, 2, p. 58-71 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Leisure Activities
  • Low Back Pain
  • Preliminary Data
  • Statistics
  • Direction compound
  16 Scopus citations
• 2004

  Differences in measurements of lumbar curvature related to gender and low back pain

  Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S. A. & Van Dillen, L. R., Sep 2004, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 34, 9, p. 524-534 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Low Back Pain
  • Lordosis
  • Spine
  • Research Personnel
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  78 Scopus citations

• Focus on Diagnosis

  Norton, B. J., Mar 2004, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 34, 3, p. 103-104 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

  Open Access
  1 Scopus citations
• 2003

  Movement system impairment-based categories for low back pain: Stage 1 validation

  Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N. J., Mar 1 2003, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 33, 3, p. 126-142 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Low Back Pain
  • Physical Therapists
  • Conservative Treatment
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  124 Scopus citations

• The effect of modifying patient-preferred spinal movement and alignment during symptom testing in patients with low back pain: A preliminary report

  Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N., Mar 1 2003, In : Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 84, 3 SUPPL. 1, p. 313-322 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Low Back Pain
  • Spine
  • Physical Therapists
  • Outpatients
  • Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
  86 Scopus citations
• 2002

  Comparisons among noninvasive methods for measuring lumbar curvature in standing

  Norton, B. J., Hensler, K. & Zou, D., Jan 1 2002, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 32, 8, p. 405-413 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  19 Scopus citations

• Introductions and a bit of business

  Simoneau, G., Allison, S., Blanpied, P., Flynn, T., Fritz, J., Lastayo, P., Neumann, D., Norton, B., Powers, C. & Snyder-Mackler, L., Jan 1 2002, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 32, 1, 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

  Open Access
  1 Scopus citations
• 2001

  Effect of active limb movements on symptoms in patients with low back pain

  Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., Fleming, D., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N. J., 2001, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 31, 8, p. 402-413 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Low Back Pain
  • Extremities
  • Pain
  • Nonparametric Statistics
  • Statistics
  44 Scopus citations

• Invited commentary

  Werneke, M., Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Bloom, N. J., Jan 1 2001, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 31, 8, p. 414-418 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

• Understanding statistical power

  Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Jan 1 2001, In : Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 31, 6, p. 307-315 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Sample Size
  11 Scopus citations
• 1998

  Influence of experience with a set of simulated patients on diagnosis of simulated patients not previously diagnosed

  Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Apr 1998, In : Physical therapy. 78, 4, p. 375-385 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Students
  • Physical Therapists
  • Diagnostic Errors
  4 Scopus citations

• Reliability of physical examination items used for classification of patients with low back pain

  Van Dillen, L. R., Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Caldwell, C. A., Fleming, D. A., McDonnell, M. K. & Woolsey, N. B., Sep 1998, In : Physical therapy. 78, 9, p. 979-988 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Low Back Pain
  • Physical Examination
  • Videotape Recording
  • Manuals
  • Data Analysis
  140 Scopus citations
• 1997

  Age group differences in postural adjustments associated with a stepping task

  Mercer, V. S., Sahrmann, S. A., Diggles-Buckles, V., Abrams, R. A. & Norton, B. J., Sep 1997, In : Journal of Motor Behavior. 29, 3, p. 243-253 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Age Groups
  • Pressure
  • Foot
  • Young Adult
  • Electromyography
  15 Scopus citations
• 1993

  DPT controversy

  Deusinger, S. S., Deusinger, R. H., Minor, S. D., Norton, B. J., Sahrmann, S., Schierbecker, J., Stith, J. & Rothstein, J. M., Jan 1 1993, In : Physical therapy. 73, 5, p. 329-330 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
  2 Scopus citations

• Navicular drop as a composite measure of excessive pronation.

  Mueller, M. J., Host, J. V. & Norton, B. J., Apr 1993, In : Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 83, 4, p. 198-202 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Subtalar Joint
  • Pronation
  • Foot
  135 Scopus citations

• Reliability and concurrent validity of the Metrecom for length measurements on inanimate objects

  Norton, B. J. & Ellison, J. B., 1993, In : Physical therapy. 73, 4, p. 266-274 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Analysis of Variance
  14 Scopus citations
• 1992

  Reliability of kinematic measurements of rear-foot motion

  Mueller, M. J. & Norton, B. J., 1992, In : Physical therapy. 72, 10, p. 731-737 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Foot
  • Software
  • Gait
  • Orthopedics
  14 Scopus citations

• The effect of awareness of measurement error on physical therapists' confidence in their decisions

  Hayes, K. W., Norton, B. J. & Echternach, J. L., 1992, In : Physical therapy. 72, 7, p. 515-531 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Physical Therapists
  • Decision Making
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Curriculum
  • Reading
  18 Scopus citations
• 1989

  Making decisions based on group designs and meta-analysis

  Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Jan 1 1989, In : Physical therapy. 69, 7, p. 594-600 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Decision Making
  • Research Design
  • Meta-Analysis
  • Guidelines
  1 Scopus citations
• 1988

  Some cautionary comments on the use of retrospective designs to evaluate treatment efficacy

  Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Jan 1 1988, In : Physical therapy. 68, 9, p. 1374-1377 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Research Design
  2 Scopus citations
• 1987

  Clinical reliability of manual muscle testing. Middle trapezius and gluteus medius muscles

  Frese, E., Brown, M. & Norton, B. J., Jan 1 1987, In : Physical therapy. 67, 7, p. 1072-1076 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Superficial Back Muscles
  • Muscles
  • Physical Therapists
  119 Scopus citations

• Reliability and validity of goniometric measurements at the knee

  Gogia, P. P., Braatz, J. H., Rose, S. J. & Norton, B. J., 1987, In : Physical therapy. 67, 2, p. 192-195 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Knee Joint
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Knee
  • Femur Head
  • Data Analysis
  179 Scopus citations
• 1986

  Guide for the interpretation of two-way analysis of variance.

  Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Mar 1986, In : Physical therapy. 66, 3, p. 402-412 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  1 Scopus citations
• 1985

  Guide for the interpretation of one-way analysis of variance.

  Norton, B. J. & Strube, M. J., Dec 1 1985, In : Physical therapy. 65, 12, p. 1888, 1890, 1892 passim

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Analysis of Variance
  4 Scopus citations
• 1983

  Electromyographic study of the relationship between hamstring and abdominal muscles during a unilateral straight leg raise

  Mayhew, T. P., Norton, B. J. & Sahrmann, S. A., Jan 1 1983, In : Physical therapy. 63, 11, p. 1769-1775 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hamstring Muscles
  • Leg
  • Extremities
  • Rectus Abdominis
  • Isometric Contraction
  12 Scopus citations
• 1978

  Reflex and voluntary electromyographic activity in patients with hemiparesis

  Norton, B. J. & Sahrmann, S. A., Jan 1 1978, In : Physical therapy. 58, 8, p. 951-955 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Paresis
  • Reflex
  • Muscles
  • Stretch Reflex
  • Elbow Joint
  5 Scopus citations

• Skin Temperature Biofeedback and Migraine

  Mullinix, J. M., Norton, B. J., Hack, S. & Fishman, M. A., Jan 1978, In : Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. 17, 6, p. 242-244 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Skin Temperature
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Placebo Effect
  • Control Groups
  • Fingers
  38 Scopus citations

• Stretch reflex of the biceps and brachioradialis muscles in patients with upper motor neuron syndrome

  Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Dec 1 1978, In : Physical therapy. 58, 10, p. 1191-1194 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Stretch Reflex
  • Motor Neurons
  • Muscles
  • Elbow
  • Posture
  3 Scopus citations
• 1977

  The relationship of voluntary movement of spasticity in the upper motor neuron syndrome

  Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Dec 1977, In : Annals of neurology. 2, 6, p. 460-465 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Motor Neurons
  • Reflex
  • Stretch Reflex
  • Elbow
  • Isometric Contraction
  202 Scopus citations

• The relationship of voluntary movement to spasticity in the upper motor neuron syndrome.

  Sahrmann, S. A. & Norton, B. J., Dec 1 1977, In : Transactions of the American Neurological Association. 102, p. 108-112 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  6 Scopus citations
• 1975

  Correlation between gait speed and spasticity at the knee

  Norton, B. J., Bomze, H. A., Sahrmann, S. A. & Eliasson, S. G., Jan 1 1975, In : Physical therapy. 55, 4, p. 355-359 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Walking Speed
  • Thigh
  • Knee
  • Hemiplegia
  • Gait
  33 Scopus citations
• 1974

  Influence of the site of the lesion and muscle length on spasticity in man

  Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Bomze, H. A. & Eliasson, S. G., Jan 1 1974, In : Physical therapy. 54, 12, p. 1290-1297 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Muscles
  • Hemiplegia
  • Knee
  • Muscle Stretching Exercises
  • Stretch Reflex
  6 Scopus citations

• Objective documentation of the relationship between spasticity and rate of passive movement

  Norton, B. J., Bomze, H. A., Sahrmann, S. A. & Eliasson, S. G., Jan 1 1974, In : PROC.WLD.CONFED.PHYS.THER.. p. 416-422 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Documentation
  • Exercise
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Therapeutics

• Reflex responses to passive motion in normal and spastic man

  Sahrmann, S. A., Norton, B. J., Bomze, H. A. & Eliasson, S. G., Jan 1 1974, In : PROC.WLD.CONFED.PHYS.THER.. p. 403-410 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Mechanoreceptors
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Reflex
  • Muscle Spindles
  • Muscles