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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Research Labs: Health Exercise and Aging Lab (HEAL) Lab


Join the fight against diabetes: volunteer!

Just 4 hours of your time can help researchers at the KU Medical Center understand how diabetes affects thinking skills and physical activity.

Participants 60 years or older are needed and will be asked to perform several tests of thinking and walking function.

In less than half a day you can help make a difference for those who battle this disease. Contact: Jason Rucker, (913) 945-6630, jrucker2@kumc.edu

HEAL Laboratory is part of the Georgia Holland Research Laboratory

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Stroke Rehabilitation Research Study

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Individuals who have experienced a stroke more than 3 months ago are invited to participate in a study aimed at improving function and quality of life. This program includes use of an innovative device to deliver an electrical stimulus to the muscles of the lower leg to help lift the foot during walking. Please e-mail or call (913) 945-6630 to learn more.

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Check out research equipment and facilities in the Robert E. Hemenway Life Sciences Innovation Center

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The Positive Power of Exercise: Dr. Kluding's work was featured in the KU publication From the Bench and Beyond.

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Overview

The major goal of ongoing research in this lab is to improve the health and wellness of people with chronic disease or disability. The lab encompasses approximately 4000 square feet on the ground floor of the new Kansas Life Science Innovation Center (opened March 2007) and includes a large waiting area, receptionist desk, faculty and research associate offices and a conference room. The three labs within this space are designed to assess: 1) body composition, 2) muscle strength and endurance, and 3) aerobic fitness. Additionally, there is a large exercise intervention room that is newly furnished with LifeFitness aerobic equipment and a resistance training circuit.

The Lab Team
   

Principal Investigators

 

Patricia Kluding, PT, PhD
Associate Professor
KU Dept. of Physical Therapy & Rehab. Science
University of Kansas Medical Center

HEAL Students

 Jason Rucker, PT (PhD Candidate)
Rupali Rupali (PhD Student)
Dave Burnett (PhD Student)
Erin Boidock (DPT Student)
Amanda Britton (DPT Student)
Nora Utech (DPT Student)
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Recent Publications

See Dr. Kluding's publications on PubMed

Current Projects:

  • Pilot Project of Health Promotion for People with Diabetes (Kluding; funded by CReFF Pilot Grant from KUMC’s GCRC)

  • Pilot Study of Exercise and Peripheral Nerve Function in People with Diabetes (Kluding; funded by Clinical Research Pilot grant from KUMC’s Research Institute)

  • The Effects of Compression on Reducing Limb Edema and Increasing Function (Kluding; funded by grant from Normatec Industries)

  • The Effect of Single Limb Exercise Training on Femoral Artery Blood Flow and Oxygen Uptake in Chronic Stroke (Billinger; dissertation project)

  • Predictors of Post-Stroke Fatigue (Tseng; dissertation project)

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