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University of Florida Rehabilitation Research ProgramsNeurorehabilitation: the McKnight Brain Institute integrates a team of basic scientists and clinical researchers from the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Physical Therapy to promote neuroplasticity and motor recovery in individuals with disabilities after injury of the central nervous system. Primary focus on spinal cord injury, stroke and Parkinson’s disease as well as locomotor training and constrained-induced therapy. Neuromuscular Diseases: collaborative efforts between the Powell Gene Therapy Center, the Departments of Physiology and Physical Therapy focus on the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Limb Girdle muscular dystrophy, Glycogen storage disease and other neuromuscular disease. A strong emphasis is placed on moving gene and stem cell therapies from pre-clinical to clinical trials. Respiratory Physiology: A strong team of researchers from Exercise Science, Neuroscience, Physiological Sciences and Physical Therapy focus on improving respiratory muscle control and breathing in animal models and patient populations including spinal cord injury and mechanical ventilator patients. Assistive Technology: The RERC Technology for Successful Aging includes a “smart” home with assistive technology to maintain independence. The National Older Driver Research and Training Center provides a variety of technologies and research opportunities related to driver assessment, training and outcomes. Aging and Geriatric Rehabilitation: The Institute on Aging serves to coordinate and facilitate the growth of interdisciplinary and translational research focused on the health and independence of older adults. Research
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