Neurorehabilitation Research | Teachers College, Columbia University

Welcome to the Neurorehabilitation Research Laboratory!

About NRL

The Neurorehabilitation Research Laboratory (NRL) conducts research on assessments and interventions for individuals with neurological diseases and disorders, including Huntington's disease (HD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and stroke. The NRL also engages in research investigating motor control and motor learning processes in both healthy individuals and those with neurological diseases and disorders. Our broad aim is to develop effective interventions to improve functional abilities and quality of life for people with motor control impairments through physical therapy and exercise-based interventions.

Vision

To be a leading lab in exercise, movement science, and neurorehabilitation.

Mission

To develop meaningful assessments & effective movement-based interventions to improve functional abilities & quality of life for diverse neurological populations. We work to accomplish this by involving stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and promoting implementation in the real world & clinical settings.

Dr. Lori Quinn

Dr. Lori Quinn, PT, EdD, FAPTA, is Professor of Movement Sciences and Kinesiology in the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences at Teachers College, Columbia University. She holds joint appointments as a Adjunct Associate Professor in Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center (Physical Therapy), as well as a Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Cardiff University Centre for Trials Research in Cardiff, UK. Dr. Quinn’s research has focused on evaluating motor control impairments and developing evidence and clinical guidelines for physical activity and exercise in neurodegenerative diseases, in particular for people with Huntington's disease (HD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). This includes use of wearable devices for digital-based measurement and interventions. Dr. Quinn is also the co-author of the physical therapy textbook Documentation for Rehabilitation: A guide to clinical decision making in physical therapy, currently preparing for its 4th edition.

Learn More

New Year, New Moves! Explore Exercise for Life with Parkinson’s

Dr. Lori Quinn was on a panel titled "New Year, New Moves! Explore Exercise for Life with Parkinson’s," sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson's Research. To watch a recording of this presentation on demand, please follow the directions on the MJFF website linked below.

NRL Newsletter 2023

It has been a busy year in the lab, and we wanted to provide you with an update on our ongoing and completed projects and share our recent publications. We want to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have collaborated and participated in our studies. We understand that your involvement requires a significant investment of time, and we genuinely appreciate your support. We hope that you will enjoy reading about the work that would not have been possible without your contribution.

Neurorehabilitation Research at TC and Engage PD

This video highlights research being conducted at Teachers College’s Neurorehabilitation Research Lab, including the Engage PD study. This study, funded by the Parkinson’s Foundation, aims to facilitate exercise uptake in individuals with early stage Parkinson’s Disease.

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