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Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

Research in this area examines the link between brain dynamics and behavior; how to use new technology to better understand, prevent, and treat injuries; and how to improve function for individuals with physical disabilities.

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Affiliated Labs

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Assessing Traumatic Head Injury with Neurocognitive Approaches (ATHINA) Lab

Exploring the effects of mTBI on brain and cognitive health in aging
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Dr. Vesia (left) and members of the Brain Behavior Lab use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) equipment

Brain Behavior Laboratory

Discovering the link between brain dynamics and behavior
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Members of the Lepley lab Fall 2023

Comparative Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Laboratory

Using preclinical models to discover therapeutic solutions for musculoskeletal injuries
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Michigan Performance Research Laboratory

Optimizing human movement potential
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MCL students play a game with a participant to help strengthen hand function

Motor Control Laboratory

Improving arm and hand function for older adults and those with physical disabilities
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David Lipps, study subject using equipment, and lab staff

Musculoskeletal Biomechanics & Imaging Laboratory

Using new technology to understand injuries and improve patient care
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Dr. Broglio (right) and students in the NeuroTrauma Research Lab

NeuroTrauma Research Laboratory

Improving concussion diagnostics and injury management
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Dr. Palmieri-Smith (left) and students in the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation & Biomechanics Lab

Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Biomechanics Laboratory

Rehabilitating traumatic knee injury and preventing knee osteoarthritis
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Performance, Rehabilitation & Injury Management through Exercise (PRIME) Lab

Applying foundational sports medicine principles to optimize injury recovery and enhance performance
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RBL students observe a participant testing a prosthetic hand

Rehabilitation Biomechanics Laboratory

Helping improve performance with prosthetic devices
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U-M Concussion Center

Maximizing societal and individual health through the relentless pursuit of concussion knowledge
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Affiliated Faculty

Lindsey Lepley
Lindsey Lepley, PhD, ATC
Areas of Interest
Treating sick muscles after joint injury
Lab:
Comparative Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Laboratory, Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Biomechanics Laboratory
Courtney Lewis
Courtney Lewis, PhD, AT, ATC
Susan Brown
Susan Brown, PhD
Areas of Interest
Motor coordination and rehabilitation in aging, stroke, and cerebral palsy populations.
Lab:
Motor Control Laboratory
Eleana Varangis
Eleanna Varangis, PhD
Areas of Interest
Mild traumatic brain injury; cognitive neuroscience; aging; magnetic resonance imaging
Lab:
Assessing Traumatic Head Injury with Neurocognitive Approaches (ATHINA) Lab, U-M Concussion Center
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