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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Evaluating the educational impact of a decision tree tool in occupational therapy fieldwork education

TWU researcher: Catherine Cooper Hay PhD, OTR, CSRS, Kristen McDaniel, OTD, MOT, OTR, CLT

Learn more about the Decision Tree Tool

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