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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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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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Michigan Performance Research Laboratory

Michigan Performance Research Laboratory

Optimizing human movement potential
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Motor control student (right) and study participant (left)

Motor Control Laboratory

Understanding sensorimotor coordination to improve function
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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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Dr. Gates (right) and student in the Rehabilitation Biomechanics Lab

Rehabilitation Biomechanics Laboratory

Helping improve performance with prosthetic devices
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Affiliated Faculty

Deanna Gates
Deanna Gates, PhD
Areas of Interest
Biomechanics, rehabilitation, prosthetic and orthotics, control of repetitive movements, nonlinear dynamics.
Lab:
Rehabilitation Biomechanics Laboratory
David Lipps
David Lipps, PhD
Areas of Interest
My research examines the mechanisms of musculoskeletal injuries using diagnostic imaging and joint-based biomechanical measures. Current research focuses on understanding how intrinsic muscle...
Lab:
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics & Imaging Laboratory
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
Riann Palmieri-Smith
Riann Palmieri-Smith, PhD, ATC
Areas of Interest
Neuromuscular consequences of joint injury relating to arthrogenic muscle inhibition; mechanisms of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Lab:
Orthopedic Rehabilitation & Biomechanics Laboratory
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