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Meeting Milestones After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Ryan sustained a life-threatening traumatic brain injury following a motor bike accident. Watch as he progresses from inpatient rehabilitation to our DayRehab Program.
Patient Story
LIFE Center
The Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center is a multimedia education center that provides opportunities for Learning, Innovation, Family and Empowerment for people living with a wide range of cognitive and physical impairments, chronic conditions or diseases affecting function — i.e., Ability.
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C-STAR Pilot Project Awardee Spotlight: Sunghoon Ivan Lee, PhD
Meet Dr. Lee and learn more about his passion for research and how his awarded C-STAR funding will impact stroke survivors.
In the News
Residents Receive OPERF Travel Award
Two residents in our Prosthetics & Orthotics Research Program received a travel grant award to present their research at the 2020 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.
In the News
Allen Heinemann, PhD
Director, Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research
Professor, Department of PM&R, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern
C-STAR Collaborative Mentorship
Our program provides junior faculty and early-career rehabilitation researchers with mentoring and career advancement guidance from senior scientists and clinicians at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Performing Arts Medicine’s Kathleen Darley, Lindsay Backiev & Dr. Maria Reese Spotlighted
Three Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinicians shared insights on their experiences in the Performing Arts Medicine Program, and specifically on what they like most about caring for patients with dance-related injuries and conditions.
Blog
Using Sensors and EMG Biofeedback to Increase Upper Limb Voluntary Output after Stroke or SCI
We combine sensors with fun, interactive computer games in order to strengthen arm muscles after stroke or SCI! Free program offered by the Perez Lab.
Research Project
A Look Inside the P&O Lab
April was Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and we’re giving a behind-the-scenes look at our Prosthetics & Orthotics program.
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Boccia
A sport of concentration and strategy, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Boccia Program is open to athletes with upper extremity disabilities of all levels of experience — from beginner to advance.
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Elizabeth Munsell: Using Occupational Therapy and Research to Help People Live Meaningful Lives
Elizabeth Munsell blends her clinical expertise with research knowledge to add valuable insights related to the domain of employment within occupational therapy practice.
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