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Research Projects

Our research projects center around understanding the complex relationship between cognition and mobility in aging and neurodegenerative conditions.

Current Research Projects

Cognitive-Motor Training for Older Adults at Risk of Dementia
This randomized controlled trial uses digital twin modeling to deliver a personalized treadmill training program for older adults with motoric-cognitive risk syndrome.

Cortical Control of Balance in Aging and Dementia
This observational study evaluates the cortical control of balance and gait in older adults and people with dementia using electroencephalography.

Dual-Tasking in Virtual Reality for Women with Breast Cancer
This feasibility study focused on creating a suite of gait assessments in virtual reality to investigate cognitive-motor interference in breast cancer survivors.

Driver Training in Parkinson’s Disease
This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of driver training in a low-fidelity driving simulator on driving performance, confidence and cognition in older adults with Parkinson’s disease.

person at driving simulator

person walking on VR treadmill

person standing while wearing VR headset

KU School of Health Professions

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training
Mail Stop 2002
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
ptrsat@kumc.edu

913-588-6799