Motor Control and Motor Learning

Leveraging the power of meaning and purpose in motor learning and motor control principles to enhance independence.

Current research focuses on a constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) program for school aged children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP), upper extremity rehabilitation to promote neurological recovery and motor learning strategies and influence upon motor learning.

Research projects

Pirate Camp

TWU researcher:  Heather Roberts, PhD, OT

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Motor Learning with Occupational Therapy

TWU researcher: Martin S Rice, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

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Upper Extremity Rehabilitation to Promote Neurological Recovery: Current Practice and Tools to Assist Clinical Decision Making

TWU researcher: Catherine Cooper Hay PhD, OTR, CSRS

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