Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | SHP Research Collaborative | Advancing health and wellness for people with disabilities
Birmingham, AL
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With support from CEDHARS, Dr. Rachel Teranishi brought LoveYourBrain Yoga to inpatient rehabilitation at the Spain Rehabilitation Center, helping patients recovering from brain injury access mindfulness and social connection during recovery.
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ALT LoveYourBrain guided yoga class being taught.
CEDHARS researcher Dr. Chris Ballmann is exploring how self-selected music may improve exercise tolerance and rehabilitation outcomes for people with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.
Read how his research could reduce barriers to exercise:
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ALT Professional headshot of Dr. Christopher Ballmann
CEDHARS members had a wonderful time participating in the 2026 Fast FWD Summit at UAB on Friday, discussing the latest in stroke therapies and resources.
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From undergraduate intern to principal investigator, Ashley Wright’s journey with CEDHARS has come full circle.
Now, she’s leading a pilot project testing an accessible measure of exercise capacity for young people with cerebral palsy.
Read her story: uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
ALT Ashley Wright works with research participant in the Adaptive Human Performance Lab.
Alabama Tamil Sangam partnered with the SHP Research Collaborative for its annual cricket festival.
Following the event, ATS made a donation to the Collaborative to support health and wellness opportunities for people with disabilities.
Read more: uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
ALT Members of ATS pose for a photo with NCHPAD employees in the WHARF during the presentation of the donation.
UAB PM&R faculty showcased research at the 2026 CEDHARS Disability Health Symposium, exploring topics including posttraumatic growth after TBI, oral health after SCI, care partner mental health and adaptive rock climbing.
Read PM&R’s recap: uab.edu/medicine/news/physic…
CEDHARS is helping make blood draws easier for UAB research. With skilled phlebotomists, convenient parking and a welcoming setting, the CEDHARS lab provides an efficient, participant-friendly option for research studies.
Read more: uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
ALT Researcher prepares to draw blood from study participant in CEDHARS lab.
At the UAB CEDHARS lab, free Parkinson’s exercise classes are connecting research, clinical expertise and community wellness to help people move more safely, confidently and independently.
Read more: uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
ALT People perform movement-based exercise in the CEDHARS lab.
We had a fantastic time hosting the 2026 Disability Health Symposium the past two days with the Disability Health Promotion Research Center (DHPRC) and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD).
uab.edu/cedhars/symposium
ALT Dr. Vu Nguyen leading a presentation on a stage with presentation screens behind him. He is presenting in front of a large audience of people all seated at tables.
CEDHARS Scientist Dr. Gordon Fisher is taking disability health to the national stage through new leadership roles with the American College of Sports Medicine.
Read the story: uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
Through a 5-year, $3.8 million HRSA cooperative agreement, UAB is leading the nation’s first Rapid Response Telehealth Data Analysis and Issue Specific Telehealth Research Studies Center.
uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
Remember to submit abstracts for the 2026 Disability Health Symposium poster presentation. Students and trainees are eligible to submit for the poster competition for cash prizes. Read more about the criteria and submit here: uab.edu/cedhars/symposium
Register for the 2026 Disability Health Symposium, which will take place Aug. 31–Sep. 1 at the Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB.
Stay tuned for keynote announcements and program details.
uab.edu/cedhars/symposium
Registration is open for the 2026 Disability Health Symposium to be held Aug. 31–Sep. 1.
Hosted by CEDHARS, DHPRC and @NCHPAD, the symposium will bring together leaders in rehabilitation science, disability health and research.
uab.edu/cedhars/symposium
CEDHARS co-director Dr. Yuying Chen has been awarded a 2-year, $199,029 grant from the Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation to lead a national study on traumatic spinal cord injury.
uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
CEDHARS is pleased to announce its latest pilot grant funding opportunity, supporting innovative research aimed at improving the health and well-being of adults and children with disabilities. Up to five projects at $35,000 will be funded. uab.edu/cedhars/education-en…
What if we could amplify the effects of physical therapy with gentle electrical stimulation — no surgery required? CEDHARS Lab Director Alex Evancho’s team is pairing tVNS with PT to see if gains last longer. Read more: uab.edu/news/research-innova…
Dr. Christine Loyd has lived with chronic pain for years. Now, she's teaming up with Dr. Tyler Wright to explore whether the gut microbiome holds clues to its science.
CEDHARS is proud to fund this data-driven approach to understanding pain. Read more: uab.edu/shp/news/home/resear…
CEDHARS-backed research at UAB is testing a wearable earbud to deliver non invasive vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) during physical therapy. Early results show it may deliver longer sustained positibe outcomes for neurological conditions. Read more: uab.edu/news/research-innova…
