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CABRR Research Tracks |
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The Center for Applied Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Research (CABRR) is pursuing a diverse set of research areas, each of which directly relate to the mission of the center. Our goal is to combine experimental and clinical research with neuromuscular modeling and advances in technology to better diagnose and treat motor impairments and cognitive disorders in individuals with neurological injuries.
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Rehabilitation Robotics
Over the last decade, the introduction of robotic technologies into rehabilitation settings has progressed from concept to reality.
Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy and advantages of rehabilitation robots for assessing and treating motor impairments in both the upper and lower extremities. We are investigating the efficacy of robotic devices in improving motor function and health and well-being in individuals with motor impairments of the upper and lower extremities.
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Locomotion and Balance
We are interested in developing quantitative tools for evaluating how people walk, in terms of how stable they are, how much endurance they have, and the quality of their leg movements. We are also interested in looking at postural stability and kinesthetic sense. These studies will help us quantify the mechanisms of gait impairments and target therapeutic interventions for treating them.
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Telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation (telerehab) is the method of using technology to provide rehabilitation services at a distance. Through the appropriate application of technology, it is now possible to provide access to rehab services for clients who would otherwise be unable to receive them for reasons such as distance from a healthcare facility, lack of trained clinicians in a geographic area, or mobility impairments. We are exploring new tools and techniques for telerehab, with an emphasis on the delivery of remote speech-language pathology treatment to survivors of stroke and traumatic brain injury. |
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Neuromuscular Systems
The focus of this track is to take a basic sciences approach to studying the behaviors of neurological and musculoskeletal systems, in hopes of understanding their function in a healthy state, as well as after neurological injuries such as stroke and spinal cord injury. The goal is to transfer the knowledge gained in these studies directly into the clinics so that our patients will have the best possible chances to make meaningful recoveries. Current projects are looking at spasticity, abnormal muscle synergies, and the loss of voluntary control of movement. |
