Placing You at the Centre of Care

Research

Research is Crucial

With a strong background in teaching and a passion for clinical excellence, the leadership team at Hobbs Rehabilitation provide extensive post-graduate training programmes and other opportunities for case studies and research projects. We encourage our clinicians to pursue their research and development opportunities and we present our papers and posters internationally. 

Our therapists grow their own networks of medical and industry professionals and our patients are invited to take part in research studies – they tell us they feel they are making a difference in ways they did not consider possible! Industries value our contribution to their university projects and product development but for us, it’s about collaboration and creating opportunity for better outcomes for more patients, at a national and strategic level.

The MiNT Academy

The MiNT Academy was developed by clinicians at Hobbs Rehabilitation who are passionate about getting the best technology available to drive better outcomes for their patients. Our clinical experts get involved during the development stage to make the end products clinically relevant and benefit from the input of real patients.

Research projects can cover all stages from working on grant applications, devising protocols, undertaking the research and disseminating the results via clinical reports, academic posters and journal articles.

Their contribution to the development of clinically relevant new and existing neurotechnology devices is a testament to the ambitious and disruptive approach we take to bring the very best rehabilitation to our patients, now and in the future. 

Read more about The MiNT Academy

Louis Physiotherapist Academic Poster Research | Hobbs Rehabilitation
Amy Dennis Jones GMOVE Academic Poster | Hobbs Rehabilitation
Alison Watt Academic Poster NeuroVirt | Hobbs Rehabilitation

Active Research Trials

These active research trials are supported or highlighted by Hobbs Rehabilitation and The MiNT Academy.

These may include internal trials led by our clinical teams, as well as selected external studies conducted by trusted research partners. While we are not directly involved in the delivery of external trials, all listed studies have been reviewed and approved by our team to ensure relevance and quality.

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Help Develop a New Assistive Communication Device

External

University of Bath

EarSwitch

University of Bath are looking for “ear rumblers”, individuals who can voluntarily induce a dull rumbling sound in their ears on demand, to participate in a study. This is part of a project that is developing the EarSwitch, an ear-based communication device for assistive communication.

Academic Posters

Explore a selection of academic posters presented by Hobbs Rehabilitation and The MiNT Academy at national and international conferences. These posters showcase our commitment to advancing neurological rehabilitation through evidence-based research, innovation, and clinical collaboration.

Online Papers

Browse published papers from Hobbs Rehabilitation and The MiNT Academy, highlighting our contributions to the field of neurological rehabilitation. These peer-reviewed and collaborative works reflect our ongoing dedication to research, clinical excellence, and knowledge-sharing within the wider academic and healthcare communities.

Chronic Stroke

University of Southampton, Allied Health Professions and Social Work, University of Winchester, Hobbs Rehabilitation

Bionic Leg

Hobbs Rehabilitation, University of Chester, University of Gloucestershire, University of North Carolina, University of Southampton & University of Winchester

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Hobbs Rehabilitation, University of Gloucestershire, University of North Carolina, University of Portsmouth, University of Southampton & University of Winchester

Ekso Bionic Exoskeleton

Hobbs Rehabilitation, University of North Carolina, University of Winchester & University of Southampton

Hobbs Rehabilitation, University of North Carolina, University of Winchester & University of Southampton

Parkinson's

University of Southampton