EVENT PROGRAM
GRAND OPENING
CENTER FOR REHABILITATION RESEARCH IN NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
May 4, 2011
Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions
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Exoskeleton Demonstration
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Locomotor Rehabilitation
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Upper Extremity Motor Function
Welcome changing what’s possible. one step at a time.
“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
thank you to our sponsors. We encourage you to support our sponsors as they have supported us
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Neurologic Conditions
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Neuromuscular Assessment
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Voice and Swallowing
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Locomotor Energetics and Assessment
Event Schedule GRAND OPENING OF THE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION RESEARCH IN NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions
May 4, 2011
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS 4:45 p.m. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS SPEAKERS
Dr. Lisa Saladin | Interim Dean MUSC College of Health Professions Dr. Raymond S. Greenberg | President, MUSC
Carolyn L. Adams | Director, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Dr. Steve Kautz | Center Director, MUSC College of Health Professions Dr. Jim Krause | Center Director, MUSC College of Health Professions
RIBBON-CUTTING Ribbon-Cutting Party LAB TOURS 5:00 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}
Labs available for viewing 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)
Special Recognition RIBBON-CUTTING PARTY Dr. Lisa Saladin
Interim Dean, College of Health Professions
Dr. Raymond Greenberg
President, Medical University of South Carolina
MUSC COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS ALUMNI BOARD
PUBLIC ADVISORY BOARD
Ms. Anne DuRant
Ms. Patty Houser
Ms. Karen DeMarco
Ms. Adriene Williams
Ms. Janelle Hicks
Dr. Tray Dunaway
Ms. Judi Bucknam
Ms. Alicia Sievert
Ms. Anne Durant
Ms. Christine Ramsey
Mr. Casey Liddy
Mr. Rhett Dunaway
Ms. Cindy Hipps
Ms. Jeanne Martin
Mr. Boyd Gainey
Ms. Courtney O’Neill
Mr. Kevin Briggs
Dr. David Garr
Dr. Janet Craig
Ms. Lisa Montgomery
Mr. John Jordan, Sr.
Mr. Bruce Cross
Mr. Brian Poplin
Mr. Don Lundy
Ms. Rebecca Derrick Campbell
Ms. Alice Edwards
Ms. Sara Tavares
Ms. Nina Epps
Mr. Sean Irvin
Ms. Helen Fortner
Ms. Susan Tucker Dr. Sarah King
Ms. Sandra Poulnot Dr. Mark Rutledge Mr. Samuel Steinberg Dr. Richard Toomey Dr. Larry Winn
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).
first floor Storage Area
Vending
C102
Handicap Entrance Welcome Area and Refreshments
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Neuromuscular Assessment Lab Demonstration
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Women’s Restroom Storage Area
ELEVATOR
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Passive Exoskeleton Prototype Demonstration
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Men’s Restroom Office Area STAIRS
Locomotor Energetics and Assessment Lab Demonstration
Office Area Welcome Area and Refreshments
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STAGE Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Voice and Swallowing Presentation
Gender Equity Office
Gender Equity Office
C204 Lab Office Area STAIRS
Reception Room with Food and Beverages
C201
Women’s Restroom
C213
Neurological Conditions Research Presentation
ELEVATOR
Locomotor Rehabilitation Lab Demonstration
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C223
Men’s Restroom
Upper Extremity Motor Function Lab Demonstration
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College of Health Professions Research Building 77 President Street, MSC 700 Charleston, South Carolina 29425 www.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.