Rehab Research Lab

Why?

We are dedicated to preventing secondary conditions of disabilities by using interdisciplinary techniques and technologies.

Who?

• Yih-Kuen Jan, PT, PhD
  Director, Associate Professor
• Fuyuan Liao, PhD
  Assistant Director, Postdoc
• Daqian Rong, MS (Math)
  PhD student
• Tim Yang, BS (CS)
  PhD student

What?

• Spinal cord injury
  We investigate various forms of pressure ulcer management, including power wheelchair tilt/recline and alternating pressure seat cushions.
• Diabetes
  We analyze how pressure, shear, and temperature affect neuropathic foot ulcers.
• Cerebral palsy
  We aim to optimize the power wheelchair driving interface for children with cerebral palsy.

Where?

We are part of the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois.

3007 Huff Hall (Khan Annex)
1206 S 4th St
Champaign, IL 61820