Biographical Info Thomas Kiser, MD, is Professor of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission Medical Director. Kiser's professional certifications are the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Spinal Cord Medicine. He has worked actively in various aspects of rehab for more than 20 years. Currently Kiser practices at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Physical medicine and rehabilitation department in the Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute and Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute. | References [1] Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. (2005). Respiratory Management Following Spinal Cord Injury: A clinical practice guideline for health-care professionals. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. [1] Bluechardt MH, Wiens M, Thomas SG, Plyley MJ. Repeated measurement of pulmonary function following spinal cord injury. 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