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Development of motor cortical interfaces for the control of reaching, grasping and locomotion
Using this neuroprosthesis to overcome the effects of a reversible nerve block that paralyzed muscles of the hand and wrist, monkeys were able to perform functional tasks, such as grasping a ball, almost as successfully as they did before paralysis.
Research Project
Feasibility of Mobile Self-Management Intervention for Individuals after Stroke
Refining a mobile technology-based intervention called the interactive Self Management Augmented by Rehabilitation Technologies (iSMART) for people who experience a stroke.
Research Project
Conquering Mountains Following a Spinal Cord Injury
Cameron was camping in Colorado when his life changed forever. He slipped on a rock and hit his head. He was paralyzed and in pain from a spinal cord injury.
Patient Story
Back to Life Following a Shoulder Replacement
Terri Marcus was living an active life. Shoulder pain steadily made it difficult to do basic tasks. She turned to RIC for help managing her pain.
Patient Story
An Unanticipated Head Injury and Incredibly Bright Future
In 2011, Diedre Thomas excitedly dropped her daughter, Shannon, off at college for the first time. Two days later, everything changed.
Patient Story
An Active Life with Cerebral Palsy
Born with CP, Michelle started receiving rehabilitation when she was only 6. Since then, she has made amazing changes and now leads a full, active teenage life.
Patient Story
Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeletons for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeletons for SCI Rehabilitation research project CROR focus group groups
Research Project
NBC 5 Shares Dr. Maria Reese's Stretches for COVID Vaccine Arm Soreness
Some people who get the COVID-19 vaccine may experience arm soreness — a sign the immune system is working!
Blog
What is a Ventilator, and How Does it Work?
Traumatic injuries to the spinal cord at the neck-level (cervical) can result in damage to the nerves controlling the breathing muscles. Learn more about how a spinal cord injury (SCI) affects these nerves.
Blog
David G. Kabiller Makes Gift to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
AbilityLab has announced a seven-figure gift from David G. Kabiller, Co-founder of AQR Capital Management, a leading global investment management firm.
Press Release
Chronic Pain No More
On a Monday in the fall of 2008, just like any other Monday, Karl Lyons bent down to pick up a magazine. Suddenly, he couldn’t stand up.
Patient Story