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G R A N D O P E N I N G CENTER FOR REHABILITATION RESEARCH

IN NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

May 4, 2011Medical University of South Carolina

College of Health Professions

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“The Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions places MUSC and the College of Health Professions on the cutting edge of neurorehabilitation research. The new infrastructure allows us to build upon and expand our nationally and internationally recognized research program and to conduct research that is essential to improving the health, quality of life, and longevity of South Carolinians with neurological conditions.”

Center Directors, Dr. Steven Kautz and Dr. Jim Krause

“Research that will emerge from this state of the art Center for rehabilitation research has great potential to reduce disability and enhance the function and quality of life in the millions of people with neurological conditions such as stroke and spinal cord injury. A successful Center will generate national and international recognition for the College of Health Professions as a leader in neurorehabilitation research and will also contribute to economic growth for the College, the Medical University and the State.”

Interim Dean, Dr. Lisa Saladin

“This Center brings together strengths on the MUSC campus in such areas as neuroscience, bioengineering, and human movement to perform nationally and internationally recognized research in neurorehabilitation. Through its patient focused research the Center will impact the lives of thousands in the years ahead.”

Dr. Mark Sothmann, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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Event ScheduleGRAND OPENING OF THE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION RESEARCH

IN NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions

May 4, 2011WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS 4:45 p.m. Dr. Lisa Saladin | Interim Dean

MUSC College of Health Professions PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Dr. Raymond S. Greenberg | President, MUSC SPEAKERS Carolyn L. Adams | Director, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Dr. Steve Kautz | Center Director, MUSC College of Health ProfessionsDr. Jim Krause | Center Director, MUSC College of Health Professions

RIBBON-CUTTING Ribbon-Cutting Party LAB TOURS5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Ongoing Self-Guided Lab Tours

Neuromuscular Assessment Lab Demonstration {C102} Upper Extremity Motor Function Lab Demonstration {C223}

Voice and Swallowing Lab Presentation {C204} Neurological Condition Research Presentation {Reception Room C201}

5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Locomotor Energetics and Assessment Lab with Passive Exoskeleton Prototype Demonstration {Room C105}

5: 15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Locomotor Rehabilitation Lab Demonstration {Room C213}

LOCOMOTOR ENERGETICS AND ASSESSMENT LAB DEMONSTRATION {C105}

In the Locomotor Energetics and Assessment Lab, neurologically-injured individuals will walk in a safe environment while MUSC investigators take complex and accurate measurements using cutting-edge instrumentation. By providing insight into the energetics and control mechanisms of persons with stroke and spinal cord injury, this lab and its scientists will serve to validate practical, cost-effective treatments for clinical use. (20 minute presentation starting at 5:00 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m.)

PASSIVE EXOSKELETON PROTOTYPE DEMONSTRATION {C105}

MUSC researchers will use engineering principles and computational simulations to develop novel rehabilitation devices, including a passive elastic exoskeleton designed to assist locomotion. The development of this low-cost mechanical device has the potential to improve gait rehabilitation outcomes for people with limited functional mobility as a result of a neurologic injury. (See Locomotor Energetics and Assessment Lab Demonstration)

NEUROMUSCULAR ASSESSMENT LAB {C102}

MUSC investigators in the Neuromuscular Assessment Lab will work to understand the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying abnormal muscle function in people with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke and spinal cord injury. Their primary aim is to determine the optimal muscular training of these individuals in order to significantly enhance their quality of life. (Ongoing presentations)

NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS RESEARCH PRESENTATION {C201}

While not housed in a traditional lab, the Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions also includes a well-established research focus on risk assessment and prevention of adverse outcomes in individuals with spinal cord injury. MUSC researchers here focus on defining the risk of morbidity and mortality as it relates to participants’ psychological, behavioral, environmental and health factors. (Ongoing presentations)

UPPER EXTREMITY MOTOR FUNCTION LAB {C223}

Equipped with state of the art equipment like wireless data gloves, upper extremity activity accelerometers and electromyography, MUSC researchers in the Upper Extremity Motor Function Lab will capture and analyze arm motion and muscle function. Using this data, they will develop and implement innovative rehabilitation interventions to improve upper extremity functional recovery in individuals who have suffered a neurologic injury or disease. (Ongoing presentations)

LOCOMOTOR REHABILITATION LAB DEMONSTRATION {C213}

Designed to offer a full range of interventions for people with impaired walking secondary to neurologic injury, the Locomotor Rehabilitation Lab will help MUSC scientists understand and improve clinical decision making. At its center a ZeroG mobile body weight support system (only the 6th one installed nationally!) will create a permissive environment for retraining walking ability over a treadmill and also over level ground and environmental obstacles. (20 minute presentation starting at 5:15 p.m. and again at 5:45 p.m.)

VOICE AND SWALLOWING LAB PRESENTATION {C204}

In the Voice and Swallowing Lab, MUSC researchers will use laryngeal endoscopy with stroboscopy, high-speed videoendoscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, videofluoroscopy, acoustic analysis, aerodynamic analysis, and air pulse laryngeal sensory testing to improve the diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness of voice and swallowing disorders. A collaborative partnership with the MUSC Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice and Swallowing will allow access to patients and fully-equipped diagnostic suites and treatment rooms. (Ongoing presentations)

Labs available for viewing

RIBBON-CUTTING PARTY

Dr. Lisa Saladin Interim Dean, College of Health Professions

Dr. Raymond Greenberg President, Medical University of South Carolina

PUBLIC ADVISORY BOARD

Ms. Karen DeMarco

Dr. Tray Dunaway

Ms. Anne Durant

Mr. Rhett Dunaway

Mr. Boyd Gainey

Dr. David Garr

Mr. John Jordan, Sr.

Mr. Brian Poplin

Ms. Sandra Poulnot

Dr. Mark Rutledge

Mr. Samuel Steinberg

Dr. Richard Toomey

Dr. Larry Winn

Ms. Anne DuRant

Ms. Adriene Williams

Ms. Judi Bucknam

Ms. Christine Ramsey

Ms. Cindy Hipps

Ms. Courtney O’Neill

Dr. Janet Craig

Mr. Bruce Cross

Mr. Don Lundy

Ms. Alice Edwards

Ms. Nina Epps

Ms. Helen Fortner

Ms. Patty Houser

Ms. Janelle Hicks

Ms. Alicia Sievert

Mr. Casey Liddy

Ms. Jeanne Martin

Mr. Kevin Briggs

Ms. Lisa Montgomery

Ms. Rebecca Derrick Campbell

Ms. Sara Tavares

Mr. Sean Irvin

Ms. Susan Tucker

Dr. Sarah King

MUSC COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

LEFT: Forty-eight students from Summerville’s Oakbrook Middle School received a first-hand demonstration in robotics courtesy of the Department of Health Sciences and Research team at MUSC’s College of Health Professions. The demonstration held at the CHP Research Building exposed the students to multiple ways in which Biomedical Engineering can help individuals recover the ability to move after medical events such as spinal cord injury or stroke. In the Locomotor Rehabilitation Lab, pictured at left, the ZeroG overhead bodyweight support system and the split-belt treadmill were demonstrated and explained by Mark Bowden, PhD, Chris Gregory, PhD and Aaron Embry, PT (pictured in harness).

Special Recognition

ALUMNI BOARD

first floor

STAGE

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Handicap Entrance Welcome Area and

Refreshments

Welcome Area and Refreshments

Passive Exoskeleton Prototype

Demonstration

Locomotor Energetics and Assessment Lab

Demonstration

Neuromuscular Assessment Lab Demonstration

ELEVATOR

ELEVATOR

STAIRS

Women’s Restroom

Men’s Restroom

C105

C102

Storage Area

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

Vending Storage Area

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

STAIRS

second floor

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

ELEVATOR

ELEVATOR

STAIRS

Women’s Restroom

Men’s Restroom

STAIRS

Locomotor Rehabilitation

Lab Demonstration

C213

Storage Area

Storage Area

Office Area

Office Area

Office Area

Gender Equity Office

Office Area

Office Area

Lab Office Area

Gender Equity Office

Voice and Swallowing Presentation

C204

Reception Room with Food and Beverages

Neurological Conditions Research

Presentation

C201

Upper Extremity Motor Function Lab

Demonstration

C223

College of Health Professions Research Building77 President Street, MSC 700

Charleston, South Carolina 29425www.musc.edu/research

If you would like to offer feedback about this event, please contact Lauren Dickerson at 843-792-9134 or meltonl@musc.edu.