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How can patients make life decisions when it’s tough to talk?
Individuals with aphasia can demonstrate their decision-making capacities with the assistance of skilled conversation partners and supportive communication techniques. Supporting patients in this way is a critical step in allowing them to maintain autonomy.
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Computational and Mathematical Modeling of Human Knee Joints
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgeries, employing a total of 48 models, were conducted by virtually removing the ACL and then modeling the surgical preparation, tunnel architecture, graft pre-tensioning and fixation angle of a bone-patellar-tendon-bone autograft.
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Dr. Cherney Honored by ASHA
Leora Cherney, PhD, SLP, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, received the Honors of the Association at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Convention in Orlando, Fla.
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COMPLETE: Prosthetic Research Residency Program
All Prosthetics Residencies offered through AbilityLab Prosthetics & Orthotics Center are now 18-month combined Clinical & Research residencies.
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PAPER: Robotic locomotor training more cost-effective than conventional training for patients with complete spinal cord injuries
For patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI), locomotor training to improve or recover motor function after injury is a cornerstone of rehabilitation therapy. 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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CROR Research Scientist Alex Wong, PhD, DPhil, OT, CRC is new Chair of ACRM Measurement Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group
CROR Research Scientist Alex Wong, PhD, DPhil, OT, CRC is new Chair of ACRM Measurement Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Becomes First-Ever Rehabilitation Hospital to Earn ChildKind International Certification
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently became the first rehabilitation hospital ever to be accredited as a ChildKind hospital by ChildKind International (CKI) — recognized for its commitment to pediatric pain prevention as part of its approach to pediatric rehabilitation.
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2023 Awardee: Hakan Töreyin, PhD
Hakan Töreyin's project: Wearable diaphragmatic efficiency monitoring technologies towards in-home respiratory monitoring of people with cervical spinal cord injury
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Jeff’s Journey of Healing & Hope After a Rare Diagnosis
When Jeff became paralyzed by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), your generous support helped him recover mobility, independence and hope.
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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.
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Balance and Stability Class
The new Balance and Stability class includes an educational component and a circuit of exercises focused on balance.
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A Day in the Life: Jessica Smit, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, follow a day in the life of Jessica Smit, one of our certified prosthetist orthotists (CPOs). She shares insight into her busy day as a CPO — from fitting patients for prosthetic limbs to making adjustments for comfort and seeing some take their first steps with a prosthetic leg.
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