Leveraging Technology to Activate Movement
Using state-of-the-art technology and equipment, scientists in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research strive to enhance mobility, motor function, and overall quality of life for individuals affected by spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy.
The Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation is a pioneering research hub dedicated to restoring function and improving quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury. The Center focuses on neuromodulation therapies to help individuals with paralysis regain motor and autonomic functions.
The Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research aims to revolutionize care and recovery by integrating regenerative medicine into the rehabilitation process. Scientists are investigating therapies that enhance tissue repair and offer alternatives to surgery, aiming to restore function and alleviate pain.
Through coordinated advances in robotics, computational modeling, and neuromodulation, scientists in the RERC are advancing next-generation rehabilitation technologies. This federally funded program targets people who have experienced stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis.
Improving Mobility After Brain Injury with Spinal Stimulation and Gait Training
The purpose of this research study is to assess the effects of receiving transcutaneous spinal stimulation while performing walking exercises compared to completing walking exercises without spinal stimulation.
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Peter Hersh, Life With SCI, Made Easier
Dr. Peter Hersh, who lives with a spinal cord injury, was among the first to experience transcutaneous spinal stimulation...
Small Movements. Big Wins.
After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2004, Jimmy approaches his post-injury rehabilitation with the same athletic drive he put into baseball...
Alexa Is Making Moves After SCI
At age 21, Alexa Alvarez was diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis, a rare nontraumatic cause of spinal cord injury...
Bill Pastras, Why Research Matters to Me After My Stroke and TBI
In 2017, my life changed in an instant. While driving on the New Jersey Turnpike, I suddenly felt weak and lost control of my car...
Suzanne Cliff's Journey After Stroke
Suzanne had always been a take-charge kind of person. That all changed after her stroke...
Rafael Torres, Finding Hope After SCI
Almost 20 years ago, Rafael's life changed in an instant. He woke up in the hospital and learned he was paralyzed from the waist down.
Pastora Goldner, A Mother’s Day Reflection
Over thirty years ago, Pastora was involved in a devastating car accident in the middle of the desert. She has lived with a spinal cord injury ever since.
Victor Pena Keeps Life Sporty After SCI
“I’m passionate about sports,” says Victor Pena, who lives with SCI. “Staying active improves my physical and mental health.”
Our Mobility Scientists in Action
Our Scientists Studying Mobility
