Tony Szturm, BSc (Biology), BSc (PT), PhD

Research summary

His primary research area is technology-assisted rehabilitation and telerehabilitation; applications of miniature wireless plug-n-play computer input devices and interactive digital media. The focus is the development and evaluation of low-cost computer game-based rehabilitation platform designed to:

• Increase accessibility to high-quality therapy using a telerehabilitation platform
• Strengthen accountability with an automated telmonitoring applications
• Providing engaging exercise through fun game-based activities

Specific areas of research include:

Hand-arm function (fine/gross motor skills), in particular, transition to monitored/supported home therapy programs using telerehabilitation and telmonitoring tools. Client population includes:

• Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Adult acquired brain injury (stroke, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injury)
• Hand injuries

Rehabilitation of mobility and dual-task function (integration of balance, gait, visuamotor-gaze and visuaspacial cognitive functions. Client population includes:

• Aging (mobility and dementia)
• Traumatic brain injury and stroke
• Parkinson’s
• Vestibular systems, rehabilitation of gaze control, balance-gait