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Our world leading experts in rehabilitation give an insight into the ground-breaking research, innovation, education and training at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).

Cuppa with a Scientist podcast: Cuppa with a... Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology

Professor Mark Lewis discusses his involvement in the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) plus future research and why a small, cute amphibian has piqued the interest of scientists working in this area.

 

Experts in Sport podcast: The development of the NRC

Professor Mark Lewis), Professor Pip Logan (Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange – University of Nottingham), and Miriam Duffy (NRC Programme Director) sit down with host Martin Foster to discuss the development of the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), detailing its clinical benefits, facilities, as well as its long-term impact in the world of rehabilitation.

 

Experts in Sport podcast: Exoskeletons and rehabilitation technology

Dr. Michael Craven (Principal Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham) discusses his research into rehabilitation technology, diving into the use of exoskeletons in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as sharing future development plans for the NRC.

 

Experts in Sport podcast: Enhancing prosthesis using 3D printing

In the third and final episode of the series, Dr Anna Lion (Research Fellow of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham) and Professor Richard Bibb (Professor of Medical Applications of Design) discuss the Rehabilitation Technologies Network, as well as the development of technology to enhance rehabilitation devices using 3D printing and how it fits within the NRC.

Revolutionising rehabilitation

Pioneering science and technology hold the key to personalised rehabilitation. Scientists and clinicians at Loughborough University are working with our partners at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) to pioneer new technologies and treatments to restore hope to millions of people.

Lab-grown tissues for development of personalised therapies

Researchers at Loughborough University are bio-engineering musculoskeletal tissues to develop personalised therapies, allow ethical testing of new drugs and supplements, and provide a method of replacing injured or diseased tissues with healthy tissue derived from a patient’s own cells.

Decoding how the brain talks to muscles to help regain mobility

Our scientists are using sensors to record when muscles fire and find the code that the brain sends to muscles to produce movement. This research has the potential to advance understanding of movement impaired diseases, aide rehabilitation and develop prosthesis and man-machine interfaces.

Self-powered bionic bandages for rehabilitation

We are developing super-smart textiles that remotely monitor the movements and health information of patients and transmit that data to health professionals. This could pave the way for bionic bandages, smart t-shirts and trousers which will monitor and support rehabilitation.

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