Research


New Pressure Injury Project Seeks Clinician Input

Sharon Sonenblum, Ph.D., is developing a pressure injury assessment tool.

NMEDA CEO to Lead Research & Education Foundation

Danny Langfield will become Executive Director of the new non-profit.

Study: MS Now More Common in United States

Researchers also found multiple sclerosis to be more common in certain regions.

NPIAP Now Accepting Small Grants Program Applications

The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel seeks to support research on pressure injury priority topics.

Study: How Often Do Doctors Report Mobility Limitations?

Research examined the factors that made physicians more likely to note a patient's mobility issues.

Cannabis Trial Targets Chronic SCI Pain

University of Sydney study will use brain imaging to better understand the pain that often accompanies spinal cord injuries.

RESNA & CTF Seek Comments on Standing Position Paper

Paper is under a shortened comment period as industry awaits CMS coverage response.

Study: Parkinson’s Disease More Prevalent in U.S. Than Estimated

Research also identified American regions with higher numbers of patients.

HERL Caregiver Study Seeks Participants

Research project focuses on how caregivers transfer people with disabilities.

NPIAP Announces Small Grant Recipient

The new program has awarded a 12-month project grant.



Research to Test Whether “Shaky Treadmill” Can Improve Balance for MS Patients

Marquette University study uses a dynamic treadmill system to test gait.

Clinician Task Force Paper on Seat Elevation Is Published

Paper focuses on the medical and functional benefits that seat elevation can provide.

ISS 2023 Calls for Abstracts

Next year's International Seating Symposium takes place in person in Pittsburgh.

NPIAP Small Grants Deadline is June 30

National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel is looking to fund projects based on the organization's research priorities.

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Demystifying Cushion Standards

What They Mean, What They Don't Mean & How They Impact Seating

What standards really mean and how they impact can seating decisions.

WTF? Study Says Swearing in PT Settings Can Be Beneficial

Researchers say swearing can reduce pain and help clients to bond with therapists.

NPIAP Launches Small Grants Program

Program will help to fund research related to pressure injury topics.

When Goldfish Drive: Researchers Unveil “FOV”

Researchers taught goldfish to operate a power mobility device. Yes, really.

Mark Schmeler: New “Participatory” Survey Seeks Input from All Wheelchair Stakeholders

Research project is examining many current factors, including policy, funding, and wheelchair provision.

New Survey: Does Wheelchair Policy Align with Needs of Consumers, Funding Sources & Providers?

University of Pittsburgh survey is part of a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project.

In Support of Upper-Extremity Positioning