Department of physical medicine and rehabilitation
UAB patient Ruben Vuittonet Jr. uses his passion for origami to help others through difficult times.
In an effort to prevent concussions in young athletes, UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine partnered with Birmingham Youth Sports League to donate Guardian Caps to community youth.
After a motorcycle accident, Kristen Davison had a traumatic brain injury that involved facial fractures and bleeding in and around the brain.
The new facility focuses on neurorehabilitation for patients following stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and other conditions and includes 24/7 access to UAB specialists.
UAB Medicine provided care to over 1,300 athletes during the 2025 World Police and Fire Games.
UAB physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses and certified medical assistants will be providing care to the 2025 World Police & Fire Games athletes.
UAB experts recommend taking some precautions before working in the yard this spring and summer.
UAB hopes to have a big impact on the health of adaptive sports athletes and expand successful injury prevention programs.
UAB Sports Medicine experts are providing their top recommended tips to minimize golf injuries.
Female athletes are two to eight times more likely to sustain an ACL injury compared to their male counterparts.
Natalie Ryals visited more than a dozen specialists over the course of three years.
In his role, Topgun works with patients to achieve their functional goals, such as improving their balance, stamina, ability to walk and overall motivation.
UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine providers share their top tips for injury prevention among performing artists.
Research suggests that gratitude can help people manage difficult emotions more effectively and have better control over their reaction to negative events.
Giving back has physical and mental benefits, including boosting happiness, reducing stress and enhancing self-esteem.
UAB helps meet the needs of adults with spina bifida by providing care as one of the only adult spina bifida clinics in the Southeast.
This designation recognizes rehabilitation facilities that lead the nation in medical research and complex treatment and that drive innovative research for the entire field of rehabilitation.
An expert from the new UAB Falls Clinic provides tips on how to keep older adults safe from falls.
After two months in the hospital, Blake was sent home the day before his 30th birthday. Since Blake has been home, he has continued to attend therapy sessions and take steps to regain his independence.
Experts from the UAB School of Dentistry say dental anxiety is common but manageable.
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