Sheltering Arms Institute Research Partners

Clinical researchers at Sheltering Arms Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (CERSE), the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS), and VCU Health combine their expertise to develop breakthroughs to improve patients’ lives. With the extensive research backgrounds of these entities, Sheltering Arms Institute has the knowledge and support to obtain funds, find collaborators, and connect with mentors to continue advancing research and applying findings to patient care sooner.

Ongoing Projects Happening in Our Community

Rehabilitation Engineering

Develops and tests advanced, non-invasive and implanted technology to improve body and brain function and everyday activities

Physical Function and Health

Develops and tests new rehabilitation intervention strategies such as physical rehab, pain, and virtual reality to improve functional abilities, health, and activities

Participation and Adaptation

Tests applied interventions for people with acquired disabilities and their family members, in areas such as cognitive and behavioral rehab, adaptation and community re-entry

Personalized Rehabilitation

Conducts research on individuals’ abilities, biomarkers, decision-making and social circumstances to develop personalized treatment approaches while also obtaining funding to support post-doctoral trainees and clinical trials

Digital Health

Conducts studies on using health information technology, telehealth, mobile health and wearable devices to generate healthcare data that improves outcome

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