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See the latest news, updates and patient stories from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Monitoring COVID-19: First wearable device
Our researchers have developed a novel wearable device and data algorithms specifically tailored to catch signs and symptoms associated with COVID-19 and to monitor patients as the illness progresses.
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Meet the CHAT Trainers Online!
Your favorite FREE hand training program moves online due to COVID-19 precautions. We can't wait to work with you in the comfort of your own home!
Research Project
Improving Electronic Written Communication in Aphasia
Age Range
At least 18 years old
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Nurses Week 2020: Celebrating Our Nursing Heroes
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab celebrates the extraordinary contributions made by our nurses during National Nurses Week May 6 - 12, 2020.
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Moving less while sheltering in place? Here are five ways to increase your activity
While sheltering in place, we’ve all noted the numerous ways in which we’ve decreased our activity — gone are commutes, walks to grab lunch, hitting the gym, going to the playground with our kids, dinner at a local spot and the list continues.
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Using an Ultraflex Stretching AFO
The Ultraflex AFO is a unique device designed to provide a continuous muscle stretch to improve range of motion for functional activities.
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At Home Workout: Parkinson’s Amplitude-Based Training
This is an advanced group exercise class that utilizes high-intensity, multidirectional and repetitive movements to increase endurance, balance and functionality of everyday movements.
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CBS Chicago: Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Physical Therapy Patients At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Embrace Telehealth
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers had to come up with new ways to see patients in need.
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Wearable sensor to monitor and track COVID-19-like signs and symptoms to develop better care strategies for COVID-19 pandemic
The purpose of the study is to use wearable sensors to gather information on COVID-19 like signs and symptoms. This information will be used to monitor and track changes to signs and symptoms. The sensor will collect acceleration signals from throat/chest, body temperature and heart rate. The sensor data will be wirelessly transferred to HIPAA compliant servers, where the advanced machine learning programs will analyze and summarize the nature, times and duration of cough, body temperature and heart rate.
The study is currently enrolling participants:
• Have had or currently experiencing COVID-19 like signs and symptoms
• Or may be asked to be a control participant.
• Ages 18-95 years
For additional information, please contact:
CK Mummidisetty
(312) 238-1621 or k-mummidisetty@ricres.org
The study is currently enrolling participants:
• Have had or currently experiencing COVID-19 like signs and symptoms
• Or may be asked to be a control participant.
• Ages 18-95 years
For additional information, please contact:
CK Mummidisetty
(312) 238-1621 or k-mummidisetty@ricres.org
Research Project
Monitoring COVID-19 from hospital to home: First wearable device continuously tracks key symptoms
Our researchers have developed a novel wearable device and data algorithms specifically tailored to catch signs and symptoms associated with COVID-19 and to monitor patients as the illness progresses.
Press Release
Chicago Pain Center’s Multidisciplinary Program Sees the Whole Patient, ‘Not Just a Back or Arm’
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At Home Workout: Boxing
This boxing routine is intended to work primarily on upper body strength and endurance, posture, coordination and balance. These exercises can be performed either sitting or standing.
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