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Eric Perreault, PhD
Research Scientist
Northwestern, Professor and Chair, Biomedical Engineering; Professor, PMR

Jamee Riggio Heelan, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist/Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center, Education Program Manager

Shira Cohen-Zimerman, PhD
Research Scientist
Research Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Plantar Sensory Substitution
Plantar sensation is crucial for gait, balance, and posture, and its loss contributes to movement disorders in conditions like multiple sclerosis, diabetes, stroke, and spinal cord injury. Current diagnostic methods use pressure sensor arrays to assess gait deficiencies, with wireless insole technology extending data collection beyond clinical settings. Building on these advances, we are investigating sensory substitution as a potential solution to restore lost plantar sensation and improve outcomes for affected individuals.
Age Range
18-85
Clinical Trial
Joseph Bergen, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, TPS
Physical Therapist

Wheelchair-Based, Robotic, Upper Extremity Exercise and Power- Assisted Propulsion
Develop a robotic, power-assist lever drive for a manual wheelchair that people with severe upper extremity impairment can use to both exercise and ambulate.
Research Project