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Patient Gains Hope and Feeling from Stimulation Study
Watch this video testimonial of Dan’s experience with electrical stimulation to his back that gave him new movement in his legs, with increased feelings in his legs.
In the News
Development of somatosensory interfaces for the restoration of proprioception
Studies have revealed that this loss of somatosensation (the "sense of the body") in the very unusual cases when normal strength is preserved, makes standing, walking, and normal arm movements almost impossible.
Research Project
John’s Story: Finding Healing & Self-Acceptance in Art Therapy
John D. was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves, often without warning. The resulting nerve damage can cause muscle weakness and, in John’s case, paralysis.
Patient Story
Neuro-QOL
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingAttention & Working Memory
Behavior
Cognition
Communication
Depression
Executive Functioning
Functional Mobility
Life Participation
Mental Health
Negative Affect
Occupational Performance
Pain
Patient Satisfaction
Positive Affect
Quality of Life
Social Relationships
Social Support
Sleep
Stress & Coping
Time
minutes , Each domain tested can be completed in <2 minutes. Computer Assisted Testing arrives at a score based on responses to each question, presenting a variable number of items with adaptive content.Assessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
General Health Questionnaire-28
Area of Assessment
DepressionGeneral Health
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Serum metabolomics in individuals with cerebral palsy
Learn about the Pediatric Muscle Physiology Lab's research project and their interest in how systemic metabolomics, for example in serum is altered in people with cerebral palsy and how it is related to their capacity for movement.
Research Project
Nerve, Muscle & Bone
For over 60 years, we’ve been recognized for the depth of our expertise with conditions affecting the nerves, muscles, bones and joints in adults and children.
Innovation Center
Norman Plays Guitar as Therapy
Music therapy helps patients relax while providing another way to build strength and work on movements. Check out this video of Norman days after his stroke.
Patient Story
CBM Research Featured on ABC News Chicago
ABC News featured our research participants helping our group evaluate a novel knee-ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) providing users with greater movement potential.
In the News
Motor Evaluation Scale for Upper Extremity in Stroke
Area of Assessment
DexterityRange of Motion
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutes , 10 minutes (range 5-15 min)5 min for patients with very poor or very good motor function
15 min for patients with more severe hypertonia
Assessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Ashworth Scale / Modified Ashworth Scale
Area of Assessment
SpasticityTime
minutes , Depends on the number of muscles/joints testedAssessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
