Research

AFR primarily conducts research in the fields of occupational therapy, orthotics, and biomechanics. The research is primarily coordinated through the research environment Studies on Integrated Health and Welfare (SIHW).

CHILD - Children, Health, Intervention, Learning, Development

Occupational therapy research within the CHILD research environment focuses on developing preventive measures regarding trauma that causes concussions in children and, together with researchers in orthotics, evaluating the outcomes of new treatment methods for children with balance and walking difficulties following cerebral palsy, such as training with the Nintendo Wii Fit video game.

Doctoral Education

Doctoral education in orthotics and occupational therapy is carried out within some of the research subjects included in the Research School of Health and Welfare.

Orthopaedic technology

Additionally, research is conducted in the field of orthotics, studying how prosthetics and orthoses can improve the daily lives of people with disabilities, particularly in terms of balance and sports/recreational activities.