UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Together we achieve and advance the highest quality rehabilitation care, training, and research.About the department
The UW Department of Rehabilitation was founded in 1957 by Justus F. Lehmann. Since then, our dedicated faculty and staff have provided the highest quality patient care, education and research in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Training for a new generation of physicians and scientists
We offer 18 student and training opportunities, including our PhD in Rehabilitation Science, accepting applications now until January 15, 2024.
Furthering rehabilitation medicine through research expertise
Research drives innovation and is integral to our departmental mission. Learn more about our research focus areas
Study to improve cognitive recovery after mild traumatic brain injury receives $2.5M
A study on a new intervention for mild traumatic brain injury has received a $2.5M NIDILRR grant.
New guidelines ensure safe home exercise for LAM, a rare lung disease
A new study addresses a critical need for guidance on safely managing exercise in patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare interstitial lung disease.
New Approaches for Choosing the Right Prosthetic Foot to Improve Mobility
A new paper presents a framework for prosthetic foot selection based on precision rehabilitation and patient-centered care.