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

Trusted, Evidence-Based Help for Rehabilitation

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 has been a key leader in establishing and promoting community rehabilitation, and is presently the National Director of Rehabilitation Medicine in Maccabi Health Services and 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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Publications

Research & Thought Leadership

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

  1. Nehemia Y, Shames J.

    The Influence of Outpatient Pain Rehabilitation on Utilization and Cost of Medical Services in Chronic Pain Syndrome Patients

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

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  2. 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

    DOI PubMed

  3. 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

    DOI PubMed

  4. 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

    DOI PubMed

  5. 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

    DOI PubMed

  6. Shames J

    Dr Shames teaching BTX injection techniques to other physicians

    IAPRM • 2021 • 71st Annual Congress

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

    Occupation-Based Telerehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury

    Front Neurol • Dec 2019 • 10:1247

    DOI PubMed

  8. 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

    PubMed

  9. 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

    DOI PubMed

  10. 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

    DOI PubMed

  11. 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

    DOI PubMed

  12. 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

    DOI PubMed

  13. 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

    DOI PubMed

  14. 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

    DOI PubMed

  15. Ring H, Shames J.

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

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

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  16. Shames J.

    Rehabilitation in the Community: For Whom?

    ISPMR Newsletter • April 2001 (Hebrew)

  17. 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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  18. 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

    PubMed

  19. Shames J, Snir D.

    Community Rehabilitation

    Chapter in Fundamentals of Rehabilitation Medicine • Reut Hospital (Hebrew)

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  20. Shames Jeffrey, Grinblat Joseph

    Criteria for Admission and Discharge for Patients in Rehabilitation and Geriatric Rehabilitation Units

    Gerontology • 2008 • 35(3):23-31 (Hebrew)

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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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