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, 2026.
Furthering rehabilitation medicine through research expertise
Research drives innovation and is integral to our departmental mission. Learn more about our research focus areas
ExerciseRx digital platform aims to make physical activity part of routine care
A new study suggests that ExerciseRx® could help healthcare professionals identify patients who would benefit from more physical activity and provide personalized exercise guidance.
Feldner receives NIH R01 grant for pediatric mobility research
Associate Professor Heather Feldner, PT, PhD, PCS, has received a five-year, $3 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant to lead the DRIVE Study (Dynamic, Real-world Learning, Innovative Mobility, and Versatile Exploration).
Wheelin’ on the Beach at Alki Beach, hosted by NWRSCIS
On August 6, join the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System for an afternoon on Alki Beach.