Dr. Rine has completed numerous projects, particularly focused on the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation, particularly for children, and development of tests to identify vestibular deficits and related impairments (pediatrics). Projects have been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Foundation for
Physical Therapy Research, and Academy of Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Completed Projects:
Title: National Children’s Study
Role: Consultant: Lead Scientist, Sensory Domain Team; member SCCHM
Date of Funding: June 1, 2012 – September 2015
Title: NIH Toolbox for Neurological and Behavioral Impairments
Role: Chair, Vestibular Component Sensory Modules; 15-20%
Date of Funding: September 2007-September 2012
Title: Advanced Myogenic Potential Testing
Role: Project Director, P.I. University of North Florida; 40%
Date of Funding: January 2008-December 2010
Publications:
- Rine RM. Vestibular Rehabilitation for Children. Seminars in Hearing. 2018 In Review.
- Christy JB Rine RM, McCaslin D. The Questionnaire for Dizziness, Eye Movement and Balance (QDEB) Function for Children and Adolescents. Presented, APTA CSM 2017.
- Li C, Hoffman HJ, Ward BK, Cohen H, Rine RM. Epidemiology of Dizziness and Balance Problems in Children in the United States: A Population-Based Study. J Pediatr 2016;171:240-7