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Mark Slutzky's Lab uses video game to help stroke victims
For many stroke patients, regaining mobility can be a long tedious process. But Northwestern University scientists are helping them take back control.
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Science News article: It's no Fortnite,but it's helping stroke survivors move again.
Severely impaired stroke survivors are regaining function in their arms after sometimes decades of immobility, thanks to a new video game-led training device invented by Northwestern Medicine scientists.
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Parkinson's Research Study for Healthy Controls
We are studying biological markers, or biomarkers of Parkinson's disease to develop a way to measure how well treatment is working in individuals and identify people with PD at early stages for treatments.
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Neuromodulation Research Study
Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and exercise to expedite recovery from cervical spinal cord injury.
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Vibration Project For Muscle Spasms
Learning the mechanisms behind spasms and spasticity, and using them to appropriately manage them post spinal cord injury.
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Descending Pathways + Spasticity
This study explore the contribution of descending motor pathways to the development of spasticity and motor recovery with the aim to implement effective rehabilitative intervention.
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At Home Workout: Upper Body Strength with Dumbbells
This at-home workout routine will help improve your upper body strength for daily activities.
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April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
April is PD Awareness Month! Our Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders program offers a variety of individualized services to best meet your needs.
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Fix Your Quarantine Sleep Schedule
Here are some quick tips doctors and healthcare professionals recommend on improving the quality of your sleep, and boosting your productivity the next day.
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Using Sensors and EMG Biofeedback to Increase Upper Limb Voluntary Output after Stroke or SCI
We combine sensors with fun, interactive computer games in order to strengthen arm muscles after stroke or SCI! Free program offered by the Perez Lab.
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Neuromodulation Clinical Trial
Rehabilitative exercise aims to engage residual neural networks in humans with spinal cord injury to improve functional recovery.
Age Range
18-80
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At Home Workout: PWR!Moves Exercises
PWR!Moves Exercise is specifically designed to help individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to use exercise for symptom management.
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