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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

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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lab members of the Comparative Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Laboratory

Comparative Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Laboratory

Using preclinical models to discover therapeutic solutions for musculoskeletal injuries
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Exercise Oncology Lab

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Dr. Broglio (left) and student in the Michigan Concussion Center

Michigan Concussion Center

Maximizing societal and individual health through the relentless pursuit of concussion knowledge
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An MiPR research participant running on a treadmill

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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An MBIL staff member works with a participant on her arm and shoulder mobility

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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RBL students observe a participant testing a prosthetic hand

Rehabilitation Biomechanics Laboratory

Helping improve performance with prosthetic devices
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Affiliated Faculty

Eleana Varangis
Eleanna Varangis, PhD
Areas of Interest
Mild traumatic brain injury; cognitive neuroscience; aging; magnetic resonance imaging
Lab:
Michigan Concussion Center
Lindsey Lepley
Lindsey Lepley, PhD, ATC
Areas of Interest
Identification of neuromuscular mechanisms and rehabilitation strategies to treat dysfunction after joint injury
Lab:
Comparative Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Laboratory, Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Biomechanics Laboratory
Dr. Michael Vesia
Michael Vesia, PhD
Areas of Interest
Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Science
Lab:
Brain Behavior Laboratory
Susan Brown
Susan Brown, PhD
Areas of Interest
Motor coordination and rehabilitation in aging, stroke, and cerebral palsy populations.
Lab:
Motor Control Laboratory
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