Research Areas

Applied Physiology and Biomechanics of Rehabilitation
Examines the biomechanics and pathophysiology of impairment and disability. Faculty from the Departments of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation supervise fellows and students with experience/interest in this area and maintain laboratories where research is conducted.

Neurological/Cognitive Rehabilitation
Examines basic and applied mechanisms of cognitive and neurological rehabilitation. A collaborative relationship exists between UTMB and the Transitional Learning Center, a residential facility for persons with acquired brain injury.

Aging and Rehabilitation Outcomes
Examines social, environmental, and medical interventions associated with successful aging and evaluates functional outcomes and the impact of minority status on health and disability in older adults.  Research collaboration takes place with investigators in the Sealy Center on Aging.