Background
The human nervous system is a complex organization of structures that encompasses the brain through to the level of the muscle.
It is the functional interaction of these structures that allows for purposeful movement to occur. Disorders or diseases of the nervous system can lead to deficits in an individual’s ability to produce or control movement. These deficits in-turn lead to an inability to perform functional tasks and in many cases, a decreased quality of life.

Goal
The goal of research in the Laboratory for Brain Recovery and Function is to optimize recovery of individuals with diseases or disorders of the nervous system by optimizing the treatment methods used during rehabilitation.

Approach
The approach of the Lab is to examine how the nervous system changes as a result of disease and to assess the adaptations that occur during and after a course of treatment. These adaptations may include neurophysiological indices reflective of changes at the level of the brain, spinal cord or muscle, as well as improved behavioural and functional outcomes. The Lab utilizes these neurophysiological indices and functional measures to investigate and modify treatments used in rehabilitation, moving towards our goal of optimizing recovery.