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A Penn State Nittany Lion statue is seen in the courtyard of Penn State College of Medicine in Summer 2016. The statue is in focus toward the right side of the image. Out of focus in the background, green plants and trees are visible in the courtyard.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation conducts research in a number of areas.

Learn More About Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Our studies seek to offer insight into the physiology and rehabilitation of patients with, but not limited to:

  • Spinal cord injury
  • Stroke
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Amputation
  • Neurological disorders
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Cancer
  • Chronic pain
  • Traumatic brain injury

Learn more about our clinical studies here.

Andrew Gardner, PhD, is vice chair for research in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Reach him at agardner4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Continuing education events in physical medicine and rehabilitation appear below, as available.

Contact Us

To speak to someone about physical medicine and rehabilitation research, please call 717-531-0003, ext. 283816 or email PMR_Research@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.