RT Book, Section A1 Nudo, Randolph J. A2 Mitra, Raj SR Print(0) ID 1159836728 T1 Recent Innovations in Rehabilitation Science T2 Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071793339 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159836728 RD 2024/10/07 AB It is often said that technology drives innovation. If true, we should be in for an exciting ride in the field of rehabilitation over the next few decades. Miniaturized microelectronics, advanced robotics, sophisticated data processing systems, and new modalities of stimulating the peripheral and central nervous system are inspiring rehabilitation scientists and clinicians to probe novel methods for restoring function in individuals with neurological disorders. This chapter provides an overview of existing and emerging technologies that are beginning to cross over from the laboratory to the clinic. Their underlying assumptions are outlined, mechanisms of action discussed, and advantages and limitations highlighted. In some cases, FDA approval exists for these new technologies and their approved application is noted. While this chapter is not all-encompassing, since the field is moving so fast, this chapter focuses on those technologies that are most likely to enter the clinical domain of rehabilitation medicine in the near future.