Columbia University physiatrist conducts research on exercise training interventions, including balance training and aerobic exercise, for patients with spinocerebellar ataxia, a form of hereditary ataxia.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital present recent updates on novel devices to improve recovery for patients living with the after-effects of stroke.

Researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia found botulinum toxin injections improved walking and balance, decreased falling and tripping, and increased endurance in children with cerebral palsy.

As part of their comprehensive training, residents in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program at NYP benefit from a diverse and broad curriculum with exposure to clinical experiences in highly regarded institutions.

Researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, are leading research efforts in the development of novel robotic devices and interfaces that help patients retrain their movements.

A research team led by Sunil K. Agrawal and Dario Martelli has shown that a single session of perturbation-based training using their robot-driven device, Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD), can improve the balance of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

A Focus on Faculty: Highlighting a Range of Expertise

In recognition of his distinguished career and achievements in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and neurological recovery, Dr. Joel Stein was presented with two prestigious awards in fall 2017.