The UAB CI Therapy Research Group is internationally recognized for its leadership in the research and development of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CI therapy), a rehabilitation approach designed to improve motor recovery and functional use of affected extremities following neurologic injury. Since 1987, the group - founded and led by Edward Taub, PhD - has advanced the scientific foundation, clinical protocols, and global dissemination of CI therapy for adults and children with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and other neurologic disorders.
UAB Physical Therapy plays a key role in advancing the work of the CI Therapy Research Group through close collaboration in research, clinical translation, and professional education. Faculty from UAB Physical Therapy contribute to the development, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based CI therapy practices, ensuring alignment between cutting-edge research and real-world clinical application.
David Morris, PhD, a faculty member in the UAB Department of Physical Therapy, serves as one of the lead researchers within the UAB CI Therapy Research Group. His work supports ongoing investigation into CI therapy mechanisms, outcomes, and implementation, reinforcing UAB’s position as a global leader in neurologic rehabilitation research and education.
Through this collaborative relationship, UAB Physical Therapy and the UAB CI Therapy Research Group continue to shape best practices in neurorehabilitation, support clinician training, and improve functional outcomes for individuals with neurologic injury.