Rehabilitation and Educational Training

Prof. Navah Ratzon

Occupational rehabilitation

Ratzon's research areas focus on ergonomics, vocational rehabilitation, and driving rehabilitation . Her research in the field of ergonomics focuses on workers at risk of developing skeletal muscle problems Her studies highlight multiple populations, such as professional musicians, people who work long hours on the computer, and "blue -collar" workers . In her research on occupational rehabilitation, Ratzon focuses on raising awareness of professional risks and treatments among those recovering from cancer, people after hand injuries, and more . As a researcher in the field of driving rehabilitation, Ratzon examines ways to assess driving ability and interventions to reduce the driving risks in professional drivers, adolescents with ADHD, people with schizophrenia, and people after a stroke .

Prof. Ratzon , PhD, is at the Department of Occupational Therapy, and is Head of the School of Health Professions. Among her other achievements, Ratzon chaired the Council for the Advancement of Women in Science and Technology at the Ministry of Science and Technology from 2016 -2020. She is a member of the Advisory Council to the Minister of Health on the subject of rehabilitation and of the Advisory Committee to the Minister of Health and the Minister of Labor and Welfare on the subject of employee health. Prof. Ratzon is a social activist, engaged in developing community intervention programs and research among communities in need, such as children of immigrants from Ethiopia, children of foreign workers, and students with disabilities.