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Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian, a Nevada resident. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
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Continuing Education for Teams by Academy
The Academy and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab can create customized continuing education
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Chronic Pain No More
On a Monday in the fall of 2008, just like any other Monday, Karl Lyons bent down to pick up a magazine. Suddenly, he couldn’t stand up.
Patient Story
Meet the Chief Residents:
Meet our three Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas.
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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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COMPLETE: Personalized Mobility Interventions using Smart Sensor Resources for Lower-Limb Prothesis Users
The rehabilitation goal for individuals with amputations is to enable reintegration into society, employment, independent living, economic and social self-sufficiency—and for Service Members, a return to active duty and redeployment, where possible.
Research Project
Robert Flint, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Prashanth Prakash
Research Staff
“Fore!” Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Game-Changing Golf Partnerships & Research
When the USGA started its first Adaptive Open, who did they trust to classify the competitors with disabilities? The physiatrists and physical therapists of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, of course!
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Pushing the Boundaries of Resident Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education
Northwestern McGaw/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the MSK ultrasound resident curriculum has expanded exposing our residents to this emerging technology.
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Bita Rad, CCC-SLP
Speech & Language Pathologist