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Athlete Spotlight: Ione Discovers Adaptive Sports with Enthusiasm
Ione S. is only 9 years old, but she already has been involved in adaptive sports for a few years. She initially came to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for the Gait Camp program, a multi-week summer initiative that provides daily intensive mobility, strength, and endurance work for children.
Patient Story
Bensenville Officer Recovering After Being Shot 9 Times (Daily Herald)
Officer Steven Kotlewski is overcoming hurdles in his recovery from being shot nine times while responding to a domestic disturbance in November.
News
Fun in the Sand with a Wheelchair: Beach Days Made Easier & Safer
As summer gets underway, wheelchair users shouldn’t give up on beach fun. With the right equipment, planning and a few helpful tips, the beach is absolutely within reach.
Blog
Virtual Reality Outcomes Testing for Upper Limb Prosthesis
The goal of this study is to compare clinical performance measures in an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment to performance with a physical upper limb prosthesis.
Research Project
A Stimulus-Response Framework to Investigate the Influence of Continuous Versus Interval Walking Exercise on Select Serum Biomarkers in Knee Osteoarthritis
A study of Stimulus-Response Framework to Investigate Influence of Continuous Versus Interval Walking Exercise on Select Serum Biomarkers in Knee Osteoarthritis
Research Project
Pain Management Center
Helping patients manage their pain and improve quality of life through interdisciplinary treatments and developing long-term strategies and plans.
Service
“Roll on the Hill” Event Spurs New Clinical Trial
Jessica Pedersen advocated for wheelchair users in an effort to prevent back supports and other critical wheelchair components to be grouped into competitive bidding pricing.
Blog
Implementation of Evidenced Based-Interventions during Inpatient Rehabilitation to Improve Mobility, Health and Participation
Most patients with stroke or ABI can recover some gait function (80-95%), but only 25% of those with SCI (50% motor incomplete) walk independently.
Research Project
Franz Lab Publishes Electrical Stimulation Article
Regenerative Neurorehabilitation Lab publishes in the May 2021 Advanced Functional Materials Journal an article on electrical stimulation for peripheral nerve damage.
In the News
Dr. Arun Jayaraman Promoted to Full Professor
When the 2022-23 academic year commences in September, there will be a new full professor among the ranks of educators at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD, director, Max Nader Center for Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes Research, and executive director, Technology and Innovation Hub (tiHUB), is being promoted from associate professor.
In the News
Renewed Vigor Following a Quadruple Amputation
Ethan was enjoying his work as a healthcare consultant after graduating from Northwestern. In January 2015 an infection led to a life-changing outcome..
Patient Story
Pulmonary Disorders
Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program helps you understand the causes behind pulmonary disorders and what you can do to increase lung capacity.
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