Laura Rice
Assistant Professor
kinesiology and community Health
University of Illinois at urbana champaign
United States of America
Biography
She has done her Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, 2010
Research Interest
Professor Rice’s research interest is in the area of disability and health. She is specifically interested in the prevention of secondary impairments associated with disability to maximize quality of life and community participation among wheelchair users. A related interest is in examining education techniques to enhance functional mobility, prevent development of secondary impairments and effectively utalize assistive technology to promote health and well-being among individuals with disabilities.
