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Colleen Hanlon, PT, MA, DHS, OCS
Outpatient Orthopedic Supervisor and Treating Clinician
Melissa Gleason, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist

Locomotor function following transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in individuals with hemiplegic stroke
Despite advances in stroke rehabilitation, more than two-thirds of the 7 million stroke survivors in the U.S. still struggle to walk independently in their communities. Most current therapies focus on stimulating the brain areas that control leg movement, yet many stroke survivors continue to face issues like poor coordination, spasticity, and muscle weakness. We propose a different approach—using electrical stimulation of the spinal cord to improve walking after stroke. This study is looking for persons who have had a stroke to determine if spinal stimulation helps improve walking ability.
Age Range
18-99
Clinical Trial

Shirley Ryan Joins Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Board of Directors
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) today announced that Shirley W. Ryan has joined its Board of Directors.
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Davalyn Partain, DPT
Clinical Practice Leader - PT Musculoskeletal
Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
Adjunct/Contract faculty Northwestern University Department of Physical Therapy

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A new research hospital in Chicago places clinicians, researchers, and patients in shared spaces to innovate and drive outcomes.
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2023 Impact Report
On behalf of everyone at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we thank you for your support. We invite you to take a look at our FY23 Impact Report below.
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Our volunteers support this mission in our sites of care throughout the Chicagoland area. Their work truly touches the lives of patients and families.
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Angelo Tolentino
Physical Therapist, PT, DPT