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Laboratory of Engineering for Gait Science (LEGs)
We study the underlying neuralplasticity mechanisms of improved walking function after robotic-assisted locomotor training for patients with neurological injury.
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Neuromodulation & Motor Control Lab
Over the last several years, we have been developing protocols to enhance the activity of residual sensorimotor pathways in individuals who suffered from spinal cord injury (SCI). We are happy to communicate that we are starting Phase IV of our protocol and we are actively enrolling participants. Led by P.I. Monica Perez
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Specialized Clinical Services & Spaces
In addition to our state-of-the-art ability labs — applied therapeutic and research spaces — our facility features other innovative areas designed to help our patients recover.
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The Harris Family Foundation Makes $10 Million Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The Harris Foundation directed a $10 million gift to the capital campaign for AbilityLab, the state-of-the-art research hospital, set to open in early 2017
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Sleep of Inpatients: Empower Staff to Act for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation (SIESTA)
A multidisciplinary group of researchers will adapt, implement and evaluate a state-of-the-art intervention to promote sleep for stroke patients undergoing acute rehabilitation.
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Portraits of Recovery: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patient Artists Featured on the Wintrust Mural Building
For the past nine years, the Wintrust Mural Building, located along Interstate 90 between North and Armitage avenues, has showcased murals celebrating Chicago’s nonprofit organizations. Now, art and healing come together in “Portraits of Recovery,” a vibrant new mural on display featuring artwork created by three patient artists from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Rehabilitation Institute Receives $10M for Research Hospital
Inspired by Mark’s journey at RIC and the unwavering support of his wife, Margaret, Timothy and Sharon Ubben have contributed $10 million in support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.
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The Lefkofksy Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Liz and Eric Lefkofsky directed a $1 million dollar gift to the capital campaign for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.
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Stroke Recovery
Our pioneering work reveals that stroke patients benefit greatly from early, intensive therapy … regardless of the type or severity of your stroke.
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