UNF researcher Chitra Balasubramanian has been awarded the Stroke Special Interest Group Award from the American Physical Therapy Association. This award recognizes Balasubramanian’s significant contributions to the field of physical therapy and stroke rehabilitation, including work in developing and implementing evidence-based treatment approaches.

Stroke is the number one cause of long-term disability around the world.  Regaining independent, safe walking is the most common rehabilitation goal of stroke survivors, which is exactly what Balasubramanian’s research focuses on. Their research continues to make a profound impact on the lives of stroke survivors and their families.

• Chitra Balasubramanian