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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Named Spinal Cord Injury Model System
RIC has again received the prestigious Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System designation.
News
Learning to Get Up Again After a Spinal Cord Injury
While on a horseback ride in Beirut, Laetitia fell and suffered a severe spinal cord injury leaving her completely paralyzed.
Patient Story
Spasticity after Spinal Cord Injury
This study is recruiting current 6-month outpatients who have a spinal cord injury,
Age Range
18-85
Clinical Trial
Repetitive Acute Intermittent Hypoxia for Spinal Cord Repair
This research is being conducted to study the effects of breathing low oxygen air (hypoxia) and exercise training on recovery of upper limb (arms and hands) and lower limb (legs) function in people with spinal cord injury.
Age Range
Ages 18-85
Clinical Trial
Stimulation Protocol Provides Functional Gains After Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromodulation and Motor Control Lab's Research Associate II, Audrey Wilson interviews one of our patients who tells of his progress with neurostimulation.
In the News
Andy's Story: A Walk Down the Aisle After a Severe Spinal Cord Injury
On July 1, 2018, everything changed for Andy McCue when he fell down a flight of stairs in a freak accident that left him paralyzed. He arrived at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with no guarantee that he would walk or be independent again.
Patient Story
Patient Gains Hope and Feeling from Stimulation Study
Watch this video testimonial of Dan’s experience with electrical stimulation to his back that gave him new movement in his legs, with increased feelings in his legs.
In the News
Neuromodulation Study
Participate in a novel research study at the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab to improve the function of your muscles after a spinal cord injury.
Research Project
Vibration For Muscle Spasms
This study will use closed-loop control of tendon vibration to implement clinically meaningful management of muscle spasms, and to understand how spinal circuits responsible for spasm generation change in response to vibration
Research Project
Spinal Cord Injury Spotlight
Established in September 2014, National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month raises awareness about SCI, and the need for better treatment and education. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, this month also gives us an opportunity to reflect on our patients, team and community.
Meet some of our outstanding colleagues and patients as they share their reflections on what this National SCI Month means to them.
Meet some of our outstanding colleagues and patients as they share their reflections on what this National SCI Month means to them.
Blog
Use of a Micro-Processor Controlled Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis Compared to Traditional Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury
The study will evaluate the potential of the C-Brace from Ottobock to improve the functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with lower extremity impairments due to spinal cord injury when compared to traditional rehabilitation methods.
Research Project
Max Näder Center Partnering with AbbVie to Study Investigational Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
The Max Näder Center is partnering with AbbVie to evaluate the potential of an investigational monoclonal antibody that may help in the treatment of spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.
In the News