University of Kansas R.E.A.C.H. Lab

Great experience in Stockholm at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences working with neurorehabilitation physiotherapists focused on exercise testing and exercise prescription.

The course included lectures and hands-on training including our TBRS Submaximal Exercise Test, with discussion centered on practical clinical implementation and advancing exercise-based stroke rehabilitation.

Always exciting to share the work of the Lab internationally and collaborate with clinicians dedicated to improving stroke recovery and brain health through exercise.

Congratulations to trainees Bria on their fantastic presentations at KU Student Research Forum. Bria received first place for overall oral presentation and the Best Presentation in Rehab Science Award. Elyse received second place overall oral presentation and the Paul Schloerb,MD award for clinical research! 🤩🤩🤩🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Thank you University of Kansas Medical Center for sharing how we are driving the rehab field forward.

KU neurology professor persistent in push for more understanding of stroke rehabilitation Sandra Billinger’s research has resulted in widely adopted protocols in stroke recovery and exercise testing.

Dr Billinger and Dr Caitlin Fields had the honor of speaking at APTA Kansas Spring conference in Hays KS this past weekend. Dr. Fields kicked off our presentation on training in stroke and I spoke on exercise testing. We wrapped it up with a live demo!

Thank you to all attendees for an engaging discussion!

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting with the outstanding student-athletes in Clemson University’s POWER Women’s Leadership Academy—an innovative program empowering female athletes through leadership development. Clemson Athletics

Our conversation centered around research, academic leadership, and the pursuit of meaningful impact. I was deeply inspired by their questions, engagement, and vision for the future.

Thank you to the Clemson team for creating space for these vital conversations. The future is bright with leaders like these on the rise.

I was honored to be featured in Episode 7 of Choices: Hope & Science—a series focused on how research is changing lives. Starting at minute 15 of the video, Dr. Miller, Dr. Abraham and I discuss stroke recovery and the power of science to unlock new paths forward.

Through innovation, rigorous research, and the strength of those affected, we’re rewriting that narrative. We - The University of Kansas Health System - are the first in the region and metro to offer vagal nerve stimulation implant. We’ve partnered w/ therapy clinics who provide the intensive rehab!

Watch the segment here: https://www-wibw-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.wibw.com/video/2025/05/08/ep-7-choices-hope-science-cancer/?outputType=amp

(Start at minute 15 for our section)

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Had the privilege of hooding Dr. Saniya Waghmare at two different ceremonies. So excited to see what the future holds. Wishing you all the best in your new faculty role. 🎉🎉🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Congratulations to ! She received 4 awards for her talk on at student research forum. She received the 2025 Graduate Studies award, overall best platform, research medal in & best presentation in the program!

team was well represented at this years APTA Kansas Spring meeting including a course with Amanda on exercise prescription! 👏👏👏🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

We are in the final push of recruitment for this study!! Have you had a stroke or know someone who has? See flyer below to help us study exercise on walking and brain health after stroke.