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PAPER: Robotic locomotor training more cost-effective than conventional training for patients with complete spinal cord injuries
A new study reported in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation found that the cost-effectiveness of the type of locomotor training received – traditional versus robotic – depends on the severity of the injury.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Physician-Scientist Visits Congress to Advocate for Patients
Dr. Jayabalan provided insight about the Committee’s focus on advocating for three areas of healthcare reform, including reform to prior authorization — a process requiring approval for treatments and medications by health insurance carriers before a patient receives care.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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TMR Presentations at AAP Conference (May 2022)
Heading to Physiatry 2022 annual conference? Join the following presentations from members of the Translational Musculoskeletal Research (TMR) Laboratory.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility vs. Skilled Nursing Facility: Choosing the Level of Care That’s Right for You
Patients and families have an important choice to make when deciding where to receive rehabilitation care. Two common options include inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), like Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The differences between them are significant — and can affect the extent and speed of recovery.
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Training Therapists in Motivational Interviewing to Enhance Rehabilitation Participation for Spinal Cord Injury
This study addresses the problem that patient participation in SCI rehabilitation is not always optimal.
Research Project
John and Kathy Schreiber Give $15 Million to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
The gift has been directed to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Accelerate Ability fundraising campaign. Specifically, it will fund innovative care and game-changing research targeted to patients with diverse brain conditions.
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Pelvic Floor: Where Kegels Come in
Stop me if you’ve heard this advice from a well-meaning person in your life: “Do your Kegels…” but with no other instructions on how to do them or how often. What even is a Kegel anyway?
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VNS: Novel Treatment for Improving Arm & Hand Function Years After Ischemic Stroke
Learn more about vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation - a novel treatment option for some people with long-term, moderate-to-severe arm impairment after ischemic stroke.
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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 Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD) Clinical Programs
We’re committed to providing specialized, evidence-based treatments to enhance your quality of life and maximize your potential.
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