Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Occupational MedicineOhio Valley Medical Center

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, MSc, MPH, PhD (HC), FAAFP, FACPM, FAADEP, DAAPM, DBCIA, has been practicing medicine approximately 40 years. Dr. Sella graduated from the University Di Pavia, Faculty Di Medicine E Chirurgia, Pavia, Italy in 1977. He practices family medicine and also specializes in occupational medicine. He is an adjunct clinical professor at the School of Public Health at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.

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Pain Management

Saliva Drug Screening in the Office Setting: Detection of Drug Use and Abuse

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Balancing the potential risk of misuse with the benefits of properly prescribed opioids continues to be a challenge. Pain expert writes on saliva drug screening as a detection of opioid misuse.

Pain Management

Saliva Drug Screening in the Office Setting: Detection of Drug Use and Abuse

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Balancing the potential risk of misuse with the benefits of properly prescribed opioids continues to be a challenge. Pain expert writes on saliva drug screening as a detection of opioid misuse.

Pain Management

Electromyography (EMG) and Musculoskeletal Pain

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

A synopsis of the clinical applications and complementarities between two predominant motor testing modalities for musculoskeletal dysfunction: needle and surface EMG.

Pain Management

Electromyography (EMG) and Musculoskeletal Pain

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

A synopsis of the clinical applications and complementarities between two predominant motor testing modalities for musculoskeletal dysfunction: needle and surface EMG.

Agonism and Antagonism of the Muscles of the Shoulder Joint: An SEMG Approach

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

The author shares clinical evidence for the use of surface electromyography (SEMG) to restore a healthy and functional range of motion, using the shoulder as an example.

Agonism and Antagonism of the Muscles of the Shoulder Joint: An SEMG Approach

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

The author shares clinical evidence for the use of surface electromyography (SEMG) to restore a healthy and functional range of motion, using the shoulder as an example.

Burnout & Wellbeing

Physician Burnout: An Oldtimer’s View

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Recognizing, preventing, and treating physician burnout should be a priority to all pain practitioners.

Burnout & Wellbeing

Physician Burnout: An Oldtimer’s View

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Recognizing, preventing, and treating physician burnout should be a priority to all pain practitioners.

Pain Management

Muscle Physiology, Kinetics, Assessment, and Rehabilitation

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Article highlights muscle physiology, kinetics, assessment, and rehabilitation. Also, a review of some basic science, homeostasis, functional specialization, resting and activity tonus, objective methodology in assessment, and rehabilitation considerations are discussed.

Pain Management

Muscle Physiology, Kinetics, Assessment, and Rehabilitation

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Article highlights muscle physiology, kinetics, assessment, and rehabilitation. Also, a review of some basic science, homeostasis, functional specialization, resting and activity tonus, objective methodology in assessment, and rehabilitation considerations are discussed.

Pain Management

Dysfunction and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Considerations of muscular relationships in pain management based on Surface Electromyographic (SEMG) Studies. Focuses on shoulder pain/shoulder dysfunction.

Pain Management

Dysfunction and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Considerations of muscular relationships in pain management based on Surface Electromyographic (SEMG) Studies. Focuses on shoulder pain/shoulder dysfunction.

Pain Management

The Neural Plasticity Model of Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment, and Treatment: Part 3

C.C. Stuart Donaldson, PhD; Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH; Horst H. Mueller, CPsych

Journal Article

This article is the third installment of a series of articles that discusses the neural plasticity model of fibromyalgia theory, assessment, and treatment. Also included is a discussion of sEMG and other treatment options for fibromyalgia.

Pain Management

The Neural Plasticity Model of Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment, and Treatment: Part 3

C.C. Stuart Donaldson, PhD; Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH; Horst H. Mueller, CPsych

Journal Article

This article is the third installment of a series of articles that discusses the neural plasticity model of fibromyalgia theory, assessment, and treatment. Also included is a discussion of sEMG and other treatment options for fibromyalgia.

Pain Management

The Neural Plasticity Model of Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment, and Treatment: Part 1

C.C. Stuart Donaldson, PhD; Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH; Horst H. Mueller, CPsych

Journal Article

This article is part one of a series of articles on the neural plasticity model of fibromyalgia theory, assessment, and treatment. It presents the basis for understanding fibromyalgia theories.

Pain Management

The Neural Plasticity Model of Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment, and Treatment: Part 1

C.C. Stuart Donaldson, PhD; Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH; Horst H. Mueller, CPsych

Journal Article

This article is part one of a series of articles on the neural plasticity model of fibromyalgia theory, assessment, and treatment. It presents the basis for understanding fibromyalgia theories.

Pain Management

The Neural Plasticity Model of Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment, and Treatment: Part 4

C.C. Stuart Donaldson, PhD; Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH; Horst H. Mueller, CPsych

Journal Article

This article discusses the neural plasticity model of fibromyalgia theory, assessment, and treatment. Article also reviews EEG neurotherapy as a direct treatment technique and also discusses outcomes measurements for fibromyalgia.

Pain Management

The Neural Plasticity Model of Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment, and Treatment: Part 4

C.C. Stuart Donaldson, PhD; Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH; Horst H. Mueller, CPsych

Journal Article

This article discusses the neural plasticity model of fibromyalgia theory, assessment, and treatment. Article also reviews EEG neurotherapy as a direct treatment technique and also discusses outcomes measurements for fibromyalgia.

Pain Management

Treating Muscular Dysfunction of Upper Limbs

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

This article discusses treatment of muscular dysfunction of upper limbs and provides an overview of the surface electromyography (SEMG) approach to the investigation of muscular dysfunction and rehabilitation of upper limb muscles.

Pain Management

Treating Muscular Dysfunction of Upper Limbs

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

This article discusses treatment of muscular dysfunction of upper limbs and provides an overview of the surface electromyography (SEMG) approach to the investigation of muscular dysfunction and rehabilitation of upper limb muscles.

Pain Management

Pain and Self-regulation

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Humans have an adequate potential for learning self-control of a variety of bodily functions and the resulting ability is a function of adequate teaching, learning, and practice over a period of time. Also includes a discussion of how biofeedback can help manage chronic pain.

Pain Management

Pain and Self-regulation

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Humans have an adequate potential for learning self-control of a variety of bodily functions and the resulting ability is a function of adequate teaching, learning, and practice over a period of time. Also includes a discussion of how biofeedback can help manage chronic pain.

Pain Management

Objective Musculo-skeletal Measurement Protocols

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Utilizing surface electromyography and systematic, standardized protocols, clinicians can objectively diagnose and document outcomes in the treatment of musculo-skeletal pain and disorders.

Pain Management

Objective Musculo-skeletal Measurement Protocols

Gabriel E. Sella, MD, PhD (HC), MPH

Journal Article

Utilizing surface electromyography and systematic, standardized protocols, clinicians can objectively diagnose and document outcomes in the treatment of musculo-skeletal pain and disorders.