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Additional Research

Our department has a broad range of researchers with diverse expertise. In addition to our main research areas, our researchers are investigating:

  • Biomechanics
  • Community/living participation  
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Rehabilitation across the lifespan
  • ...and many more!

Check back often to see our latest research happenings!

Recent research awards and publications

A black and white photo of a person clutching their lower back, with red radiating out of their spine.

Study examines how patient expectations relate to health factors in lumbar spinal stenosis

Researchers studied how physical and mental health factors relate to each other in people with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), a condition that narrows the lower spine.
Close up of a child's legs, walking on a treadmill.

Study compares training approaches to improve walking in children with cerebral palsy

A new study examined whether a combined approach to power and treadmill training could improve walking ability in children with cerebral palsy.
Nicole Mazwi, MD

Mazwi appointed to American Heart Association stroke advisory committee

The advisory committee includes clinical experts and community members who provide guidance to the American Stroke Association.
Volunteers help a sled hockey athlete gear up for practice.

Spaulding and Svircev receive CLIME small grant for adaptive sport project

The $5,000 award will support a new effort to train rehabilitation medicine clinicians in adaptive sports and strengthen connections with community partners.
Sarah Simmons, MD, PhD

Simmons receives Weill Neurohub Clinician-Scientist award

Assistant Professor Sarah Simmons, MD, PhD, received the $75,000 award to support a study into myelination in older adults with multiple sclerosis.
A physical therapist assists a man using bars for support in walking.

AI in rehabilitation medicine: navigating the motion capture galaxy

Computer vision motion capture has potential applications in clinical practice. A new paper discusses the possibilities.
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