The lab explores new (and traditional) physical rehabilitation treatments that affect the brain and improve mobility functions (walking and balance). Additionally, physical activity is a significant interest of the lab, as we believe that it has a huge impact on brain function especially for people suffering from damage in the CNS. Our main interest is people suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), however, we investigate other population groups, as ALS and stroke. We hope that this line of research will add new insights into the neural mechanisms of physical rehabilitation and open new frontiers for the treatment of people with central neurological damage.

​Our Work
Prof. Kalron’s work involves creating and testing new rehabilitation treatments that promote brain plasticity and restore lost mobility functions. He challenges conventional thinking by combining new technologies as Virtual Reality (VR) while tracking the impact via advanced motion sensors in/outside the laboratory environment focusing on real-life situations.

Facilities:

• Zebris Treadmill
  Dynamic gait and balance analysis system for diagnosis and training.
• fNIRS
  functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy.
  Noninvasive optical imaging tool that measures changes in hemoglobin concentrations within the brain.
• K5-COSMED
  Wearable metabolic system for both laboratory and field testing.
• CAREN Systems
  Computer Assisted Rehabilitation ENvironment.
  Immersive virtual reality system for advanced clinical evaluation, analysis and rehabilitation.
• Modular Treadmill System
  Including dynamic pitch and sway options, motion capture, virtual reality, and body weight support.
• APDM-Mobility Lab
  Sensor based gait and balance analysis system for assessing functional mobility.
• Wii Balance Board (WBB)-Based Posturography System
• BlazePod Flash Reflex Training System
  Used for motor-cognitive training and reaction time evaluation.
• Wearable activity monitors
  ActiGraph GT(X Link for physical and sleep/wake measures

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For more information:
Lab Address: Department of Physical Therapy, The Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Gray Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
Email: Alonkalr@post.tau.ac.il
Office Phone: +972 3 640 5430
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