The research is interdisciplinary, ranging from molecular biology and genetics to neurophysiology and different kinds of brain imaging to studies in function, behaviour, clinical symptoms, treatment as well as social ability. One of the main research areas is studies in motor and cognitive functions with the assistance of modern brain imaging techniques as magnet and PET cameras. The research groups have also room for a well equipped motor laboratory for the studies of diff
We work to transfer research results and knowledge from clinical and medical research to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, orthopedics and child neurology, as well as other health science fields of knowledge so that the knowledge will best benefit both children and adults.
The overall objective is to improve diagnostics, facilitate the choice of treatment method, evaluate the treatment outcome and ensure the quality of treatment for children and adults with disabilities.
We want to help explore and explain compensatory strategies and contribute to improved solutions and measures for the best possible participation by:
Combine, develop and improve methods that can provide answers to the various human movement functions
Improving function and reducing secondary consequences of the varying natural processes
Develop assessment instruments that measure the effects of training
Deepen knowledge about the impact of various factors, including joint contractures and spasticity, and how they work together
Investigate perceived pain and its impact on movement function
Evaluate effects of medical treatment on gait function
Photo: n/aThe research group is connected to the neuro-paediatric and orthopaedic clinics in Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital. The group is multi-professional and put together by physiotherapists, orthopaedists, orthotists and biomechanists.
Photo: N/AThe brain undergoes an enormous development during the fetal period and during the early childhood years. This is also a period in which injuries and diseases of the nervous system can have grave consequences for the child's future health. This is also true for children exposed to harmful substances.
Photo: N/ANeuromuscular diseases
