Douglas Rakoski

Douglas Rakoski is an Assistant Professor directing the Therapeutic Technology Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He previously held roles as a clinical specialist in assistive technology at the University of Michigan Health System and worked at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center specializing in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. His research focuses on assistive technology integration, clinical reasoning models, and neurorehabilitation innovations. He has contributed to NIH-funded studies on implantable electrodes for stroke recovery and NIDRR-funded mobile arm support development.

Rakoski’s work bridges clinical practice and technological innovation in occupational therapy, emphasizing user-centered design and evidence-based practice. His scholarship spans over two decades with publications addressing virtual environments in therapy, systematic assistive technology evaluation frameworks, and future visions for technology-driven healthcare solutions.

His professional contributions include managing complex assistive technology programs and collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects. Grants have supported his exploration of emerging technologies in rehabilitation contexts.

He leads the Therapeutic Technology Program, fostering advancements in rehabilitation engineering and occupational therapy applications through both clinical and academic initiatives.