an introduction to roessingh research and development prof. dr. ir. hermie j. hermens
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Mission statement
Roessingh Research and Development wants to be
an internationally acknowledged research institute
that generates new knowledge and clinical applications with respect to rehabilitation
where it will actively support the implementation of this knowledge in health care
Some Characteristics of RRD (1)
• Originating from Roessingh Rehabilitation Centre• Founded in 1990 (as b.v.)• Strong formal and informal connections with Roessingh • Strong formalised connection with University of Twente• Acknowledged as academic institute• Acknowledged (VWS) as Knowledge and transfer centre in
the area of rehabilitation technology and pain rehabilitation
Some Characteristics of RRD (2)
• Over 50 academic people (engineers & clinicians)• Strong in multidisciplinary approach• Focussed on “rehabilitation”• Research focus on:
– Diagnostics (sensing)– Restoration of function– Chronic pain– Telemedicine
• Application focus– Neurological disorders– Chronic pain
Tools Motor Control
EMG Movements Lab and ambulatory
Gait Spasticity Balance
Diagnostics & Monitoring
Neural Stimulation Motor (re)learning
Therapeutic Orthotic Robotics Supprorting Simulation
Restoration of function
Mechanisms Innovation of Care
Cognitive/behavioral Assessment Ambulant treatment
Chronic Pain
Motor control
Consultancies Monitoring & Treatment
ICT to improve Care
Prof-Prof. Prof.-patient SupervisedTraining
TrainingSupport
Monitoring