Jeffrey Shames, MD, MPH Physician • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Empowering Recovery on Your Journey to Wellness

Individualized physiatry-led care plans spanning acute recovery, outpatient rehabilitation, and long-term wellness coaching.

Dr. Shames is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the US and Israel, and also holds a Master's Degree in Public Health. He is presently the National Director of Rehabilitation Medicine in Maccabi Health Services, and a staff physician in the rehabilitation clinic in Rishon LeZion.

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Expertise

Specialized Rehabilitation Services

Comprehensive diagnostics, advanced therapeutic technologies, and collaborative care to help every patient progress with confidence.

Musculoskeletal Medicine

Evidence-based treatment pathways for spine, joint, and sports-related injuries.

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Pain & Function Management

Utilizes modern techniques and concepts in Pain Medicine including the treatment of neuroplastic pain.

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Publications

Research & Thought Leadership

Peer-reviewed work spanning neurorehabilitation, occupational therapy innovation, and complex continence care.

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Nehemia Y, Shames J.

Consumption and Cost of Health Care Services Among Patients With Chronic Pain Syndrome

Harefuah • 2026 • 165(4):230-235 (Hebrew)

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Adamit T, Shames J, Rand D.

FaCoT Improves Self-Efficacy and Behavioral-Emotional Status

Int J Environ Res Public Health • Mar 2023 • 20(6):5052

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Beit Yosef A, Refaeli N, Jacobs JM, Shames J, Gilboa Y.

Multidimensional Participation After Acquired Brain Injury

Int J Environ Res Public Health • Sep 2022 • 19(18):11408

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Beit Yosef A, Jacobs JM, Shames J, Schwartz I, Gilboa Y.

Performance-Based Teleintervention After Acquired Brain Injury

Brain Sci • Feb 2022 • 12(2):213

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Adamit T, Shames J, Rand D.

Effectiveness of the Functional and Cognitive Occupational Therapy (FaCoT) Intervention

Int J Environ Res Public Health • Jul 2021 • 18(15):7988

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Shames J

Dr Shames teaching BTX injection techniques to other physicians

IAPRM • 2021 • 71st Annual Congress

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Beit Yosef A, Jacobs JM, Shenkar S, Shames J, et al.

Occupation-Based Telerehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury

Front Neurol • Dec 2019 • 10:1247

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Shames J, Weitzman S, Nechemya Y, Porath A.

Association of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: Maccabi Health Services Analysis

Isr Med Assoc J • Aug 2015 • 17(8):486-91

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Kafri R, Kodesh A, Shames J, Golomb J, Melzer I.

Depressive Symptoms and Treatment of Women With Urgency Urinary Incontinence

Int Urogynecol J • Nov 2013 • 24(11):1953-9

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Kafri R, Deutscher D, Shames J, Golomb J, Melzer I.

Rehabilitation vs. Drug Therapy for Urgency Urinary Incontinence

Int Urogynecol J • Jul 2013 • 24(7):1181-9

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Kafri R, Shames J, Golomb J, Melzer I.

Self-Report Function and Disability in Women With Urgency Urinary Incontinence

Disabil Rehabil • 2012 • 34(20):1699-705

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Shames JL, Ring H.

Transient Reversal of Anoxic Brain Injury-Related Minimally Conscious State After Zolpidem

Arch Phys Med Rehabil • Feb 2008 • 89(2):386-8

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Kafri R, Shames J, Raz M, Katz-Leurer M.

Rehabilitation vs. Drug Therapy for Urge Urinary Incontinence: Long-Term Outcomes

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct • Jan 2008 • 19(1):47-52

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Shames J, Treger I, Ring H, Giaquinto S.

Return to Work Following Traumatic Brain Injury: Trends and Challenges

Disabil Rehabil • Sep 2007 • 29(17):1387-95

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Ring H, Shames J.

Rehabilitation Services Funding and Rehabilitation Outcomes: Does One Affect the Other?

Critical Review of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine • 2006 • 18(2):173-186

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Shames J.

Rehabilitation in the Community: For Whom?

ISPMR Newsletter • April 2001 (Hebrew)

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Shames J, Fast A.

Gluteal Abscess Causing Sciatica in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Arch Phys Med Rehabil • May 1989 • 70(5):384-6

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Cassvan A, Ralescu A, Medina E, Shames J.

Combined Effect of Click Rate and Stimulus Polarity on BAEP Latencies

Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol • Nov-Dec 1989 • 29(7-8):453-8

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Shames J, Snir D.

Community Rehabilitation

Chapter in Rehabilitation Medicine in Israel • Reut Hospital (Hebrew)

Digital Portfolio

Rehabilitation Applications

Eight tools supporting clinicians, patients, and researchers across the recovery continuum.

MoCA Test (Bilingual)

Montreal Cognitive Assessment app with bilingual workflows.

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Berg Balance Scale

Digital Berg Balance Scale scoring with therapist dashboards.

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The Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

A widely used measure of functional status for rehabilitation patients.

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Barthel Scale

A brief scale for functional abilities in patients with neurological conditions.

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Lawton Assessment

A test for evaluating a client's ability to perform Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.

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PHQ-3

A brief screening for depression.

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10 Meter Walk Test

An evaluation of walking speed and functional ambulation in the community.

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Timed Up and Go Test

An evaluation of mobility and risk of falls in older adults.

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Contact

Partner With Dr. Shames

Referrals, collaborations, and patient inquiries are welcome.

Email the Practice Call the Office
  • Clinic Maccabi Day Rehabilitation Center, Rishon LeTzion
  • Phone 03-9533000
  • Email [email protected]
  • Networks Hebrew University- Hadassah Medical School