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
Study finds remotely monitored home rehabilitation is feasible and improves physical function for people with pulmonary fibrosis
A remotely monitored, home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program may help people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis stay more active and maintain quality of life.
High school students explore rehabilitation research at UW
Local high school students learned about careers and research in physical therapy.
Rundell receives subaward for spine surgery recovery study
The study is aimed at helping people recover more successfully after lumbar spine surgery.