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Physical Therapy – Clinical and Translational Research Center (PT-CTRC)
The PT-CTRC provides consistent, high quality physical-performance testing and rehabilitation services to clinical and translational researchers.
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Medical Virtual Reality Center (MVRC)
The MVRC is a multi-disciplinary effort utilizing the talents of a wide variety of medical and engineering specialists, including: neurologists, otolaryngologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, bioengineers, and computer and information scientists.
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Real-World Clinical Settings
Many research studies conducted by our research faculty are done in physical therapy clinics.
- UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
- Centers for Rehab Services (CRS)
- UPMC Center for Balance Disorders
- Health Services Research
Collaborating Centers
We collaborate with other research centers to find comprehensive solutions to physical therapy problems and help advance PT practice to benefit the patients of tomorrow.