The Neurological Rehabilitation strategic research programme focuses on optimising rehabilitation outcomes for people with neurological changes

The advancement of scanning, digital and assistive technologies has enabled the introduction of new innovations which can support rehabilitation goals. Working alongside industrial collaborators, service providers and service users, we design, develop, test and implement interventions which enable people with neurological changes to move more and achieve their personal goals.

We employ a diverse range of research methods to develop our understanding of neurological impairment and develop innovative solutions to promote movement, optimise recovery and independence. Qualitative methods are used to understand the perspectives of user groups and ensure meaningful evaluation of new rehabilitation approaches, while quantitative methods enable measurement of the physical and economic impact of interventions or service delivery models. Our researchers have expertise in the co-design, testing and development of new technologies and facilitate user involvement in the creation of novel and progressive rehabilitation innovations.