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CJ Heckman, PhD
Professor
Associate Chair for Research, Dept. of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sci.
Eric Perreault, PhD
Research Scientist
Northwestern, Professor and Chair, Biomedical Engineering; Professor, PMR
Jamee Riggio Heelan, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist/Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center, Education Program Manager
Shira Cohen-Zimerman, PhD
Research Scientist
Research Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Plantar Sensory Substitution
Plantar sensation is crucial for gait, balance, and posture, and its loss contributes to movement disorders in conditions like multiple sclerosis, diabetes, stroke, and spinal cord injury. Current diagnostic methods use pressure sensor arrays to assess gait deficiencies, with wireless insole technology extending data collection beyond clinical settings. Building on these advances, we are investigating sensory substitution as a potential solution to restore lost plantar sensation and improve outcomes for affected individuals.
Age Range
18-85
Clinical Trial
Joseph Bergen, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, TPS
Physical Therapist
Wheelchair-Based, Robotic, Upper Extremity Exercise and Power- Assisted Propulsion
Develop a robotic, power-assist lever drive for a manual wheelchair that people with severe upper extremity impairment can use to both exercise and ambulate.
Research Project
