The Locomotor Recovery Center at Indiana University School of Medicine uses cutting-edge experimental techniques and training models to advance recovery from brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. The center investigates factors that contribute to recovery — from changes in brain and spinal cord circuitry to how walking impacts a person's community participation.
Putting Research into Practice
Drawing on expertise from physicology, neuroscience, physical therapy and engineering, the Locomotor Recovery Center translates breakthrough discoveries into real-world rehabilitative protocols.
Current studies include:
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Optimizing therapy approaches: Comparing task-focused training, high-intensity protocols and traditional methods to determine which best restore walking and mobility after neurologic injury.
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Personalizing treatment schedules: Investigating how different therapy frequencies and durations impact recovery outcomes to maximize independence for each patient.
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Expanding possibilities: Testing innovative training techniques in real-world environments to improve balance, mobility and community engagement beyond the clinic.
