Pagulayan elected APA Fellow
Kati Pagulayan, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Osorio to present at international brachial plexus symposium
Dr. Osorio will present on shoulder ultrasound measurements in infants younger than one.
2027 Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine Symposium
On March 13-14, we'll be discussing "Spine Care in the Athlete: A Comprehensive Approach to Rehabilitation and Resilience."
Faculty to present at PVA Healthcare Summit + EXPO 2026
Aaron Turner, PhD, will deliver the John M. Whitaker Memorial Lecture at the upcoming Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare Summit + EXPO.
Many infants with birth-related nerve injuries show early shoulder joint changes, study finds
A new study in PM&R found that shoulder joint problems in infants with birth-related nerve injuries may be much more common than previously understood.
Morgenroth to deliver Kilmer Memorial Lecture at UC Davis Health
Dr. Morgenroth's lecture will highlight research aimed at improving how healthcare professionals match individuals with prosthetic devices.
Jensen to deliver keynote lecture at European hypnosis congress
Professor Mark P. Jensen will deliver a keynote on therapeutic hypnosis for chronic pain at the European Society of Hypnosis Congress in August.
Congratulations to 2026 Seattle Mag Top Docs
14 doctors from our department have been named top docs by Seattle magazine.
Review examines what works, and what needs more study, in nerve injury rehabilitation
The authors found promising applications for pain management and motor relearning but noted a need for stronger clinical evidence.
Study explores mental and social recovery after major burn injuries
A new study in the Journal of Burn Care & Research found that people recovering from major burn injuries can make meaningful gains in mental health and social participation during the first two years after injury, regardless of burn severity.
UDOC visits P&O Program
Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics students demonstrated what they are learning to visiting students exploring careers.
Jirikowic presents at alcohol research meeting
Dr. Jirikowic presented a talk and a poster at the Research Society on Alcohol in June..
SMA Community Day brings together more than 115 participants
The event was organized through a collaboration between the University of Washington and Seattle Children's neuromuscular teams.
New study will explore barriers to feeding care for autistic children
Assistant Professor Britt St. John, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, has received funding through the ACT4Rehab K12 program to study the challenges families face when seeking feeding-related care for autistic children.
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.
New fellowship honors Dr. George Kraft's legacy in multiple sclerosis care and research
A new endowed faculty fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine will support the next generation of multiple sclerosis (MS) researchers and clinicians while honoring the legacy of one of the field's most influential leaders.
Remembering Alex Gish
Remembering Alex Gish, a valued member of the UW Employment Program who served as an administrative assistant for more than 16 years.
Lewis elected to Epic PM&R Steering Board
Chris Lewis, MD, MS, has been elected to the Epic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Steering Board.