About Us
The Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center (RSRC) conducts research in the field of rehabilitation sciences, with a focus on advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The center's multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and educators brings expertise from various fields, including Physiotherapy, Optometry, Audiometry, Occupational therapy, Orthotic and Prosthetics, Speech therapy, Psychology, and Neuroscience. This diversity enables the center to take a holistic and collaborative approach to research and treatment, working to address the complex challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Its research activities cover a wide range of topics, including the development and testing of new instruments, measures, treatment approaches, and the evaluation of existing rehabilitation programs, the study of the underlying mechanisms of disability, the investigation of the impact of environmental and social factors on rehabilitation outcomes, and the developing guidelines and translating existing guidelines into Persian.
In addition to conducting research, the RSRC also offers graduate-level courses and provides education and training to healthcare professionals, students, and researchers in the field of rehabilitation sciences.
The center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who bring expertise from a variety of fields, as mentioned above. This diverse team allows the center to take a holistic and collaborative approach to research and treatment, working to address the complex physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, spiritual, cultural and emotional challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
Overall, the RSRC is a leader in the field of rehabilitation sciences, conducting cutting-edge research and providing education and training to healthcare professionals and researchers in the southeast of Iran. Its work is helping to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities and contributing to the development of effective and evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
1. Research areas: The RSRC is involved in a wide range of research areas related to rehabilitation sciences, including neuro-rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, visual rehabilitation for low vision patients or those with visual impairments, auditory rehabilitation, rehabilitation engineering and application of artificial intelligence in rehabilitation field.
2. Collaborations: The center is going to establish collaborations with a variety of organizations and institutions, both locally and internationally. These collaborations will allow the center to access a broader range of expertise and resources, and to work on more complex and interdisciplinary research projects.
3. Facilities: The RSRC is equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities, including a motion analysis laboratory, a Plantar Pressure Scanner, a visual and optical laboratory, an orthotic and prosthesis laboratory, an audiometry laboratory, a Biodex Balance System and a pediatric rehabilitation laboratory. These facilities allow researchers to conduct advanced research and analysis and to develop new treatment approaches based on the latest scientific findings.
4. Education and training: In addition to its research activities, the center provides education and training to healthcare professionals, students, and researchers in the field of rehabilitation sciences. The center offers graduate-level courses and training programs, as well as continuing education courses and workshops for professionals in the field.
5. Impact: The RSRC's work will have a significant impact on the field of rehabilitation sciences, contributing to the development of evidence-based rehabilitation practices and improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The center's research will be published in leading scientific journals and at international conferences, and its researchers will receive numerous awards and accolades for their contributions to the field.
6. A holistic/ humanistic and client-centered approach: The center takes a client-centered approach to research and treatment, focusing on the individual needs and goals of each client. This approach involves prioritizing the ideas that work closely with clients and their families to develop personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs and preferences.
7. Future directions: The RSRC is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Some of its current areas of focus include the use of technology in rehabilitation, and the development of new assessment tools, measures and instruments, and intervention methods.
