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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

An older woman sits on a couch and holds her lower back.

Rundell and Suri receive $4.64 million NIH grant to study persistent low back pain

The study will focus on people whose persistent low back pain may be related to the facet joints.
Sean Rundell, PT, DPT, PhD

Rundell contributes to new guideline for acute low back pain

The guideline includes recommendations for patients, in addition to recommendations for clinicians.
A woman assists another woman who is standing on a treadmill.

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.
Sean Rundell, PT, DPT, PhD

Rundell receives subaward for spine surgery recovery study

The study is aimed at helping people recover more successfully after lumbar spine surgery.
A view of Mount Rainer above Drumheller Fountain on UW campus at dusk.

Funding available for traumatic brain injury research and quality improvement projects

Apply by 5 p.m. November 2, 2026.
A child rests on a man's shoulder.

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.
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