Research
Mission
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences maximizes health, functioning and well-being of the population by providing the highest quality of rehabilitation care within rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy, audiology, speech therapy and occupational therapy. We conduct highly relevant, cutting-edge research and deliver high-quality teaching, and train the next generation of clinical researchers .
We strive to make the latest insights into scientifically supported diagnostic, prevention and rehabilitation strategies available to professional healthcare providers and the wider population in the best possible way.
Vision
To foster the best health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation, for patients and the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Core values
- The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences:
- delivers quality diagnostic, prevention and rehabilitation research
- trains passionate and dynamic staff
- works in a transparent and honest academic and clinical environment
- stimulates cooperation
Research Groups
- Audiovestibular Research Unit Ghent
- Neurological and Ageing Rehabilitation Research Unit Ghent
- Occupational Therapy Research Unit Ghent
- Paediatric Rehabilitation Research Unit Ghent
- Rehabilitation in Chronic Internal Disorders Research Unit Ghent
- Speech Language Research Unit Ghent
- Spine, Head and Pain Research Unit Ghent
- Sports Medicine and Muskuloskeletal Research Unit Ghent