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Contributions of Shortening/Lengthening Responses to Multi-Joint Stretch Reflex Response in Able-Bodied Individuals
Our research addresses the role of multijoint stretch reflexes in the control of posture and movement in unimpaired human subjects.
Research Project
Powered Prosthetic Arm
The Center for Bionic Medicine designed a powered prosthetic arm that is specifically designed to be smaller and lighter than currently available prostheses.
Research Project
Federal Research Designations
Our research sets new standards and protocols in rehabilitation hospitals around the world. We publish research in the world's foremost medical journals.
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Patient Portal: Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow the steps in these video, for information on making & managing your appointments, talking to your doctor, getting a prescription and more.
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An Active Life with Cerebral Palsy
Born with CP, Michelle started receiving rehabilitation when she was only 6. Since then, she has made amazing changes and now leads a full, active teenage life.
Patient Story
Advanced Control Systems for Powered Prosthetic Legs
Robotic powered prostheses have a number of built-in mechanical sensors that can gather information about the position, angle, and force exerted by the prosthetic joints.
Research Project
Improving Control of Robotic Hand Prostheses
This project uses a computer algorithm that can learn patterns and determine what movement the user intends to make. The user can thus control the prosthesis.
Research Project
Work Disability Functional Assessment Battery
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingAssertiveness
Attention & Working Memory
Balance – Non-vestibular
Behavior
Cognition
Communication
Coordination
Depression
Dexterity
Executive Functioning
Functional Mobility
Gait
General Health
Language
Life Participation
Mental Health
Motivation
Negative Affect
Occupational Performance
Personality
Positive Affect
Processing Speed
Quality of Life
Range of Motion
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning/Problem Solving
Seating
Social Relationships
Strength
Stress & Coping
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Watch: How Henry Went from Golf Caddy to Patient to Competitor
Through intensive therapy, Henry has worked hard to regain the ability to speak, walk, use his arms and to participate in his favorite sport — golf.
Patient Story
Three-Dimensional Work Fatigue Inventory
Area of Assessment
CognitionMental Health
Stress & Coping
Occupational Performance
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure