Kessler Foundation Disability Rehabilitation Research And Employment

Karen J. Nolan, PhD, associate director in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering at Kessler Foundation, sat down with Heather Rose, host of Community Connections at Radio Free Roanoke, to discuss leads on groundbreaking research in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Dr. Nolan's work focuses on developing innovative robotic interventions to improve mobility and walking function for people with neurological conditions. These smart robotic systems, unlike traditional assistive devices, aim to help people regain natural movement patterns and participate more fully in community activities. Dr. Nolan's research also explores biomechanics and the use of sophisticated technology to create individualized treatment strategies. Her efforts have helped multiple devices gain FDA clearance, transitioning from research-only tools to clinically available equipment for both hospital and home use. Used by permission: Community Connects, https://radiofreeroanoke.org/show/civic-connections-2/ ============