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Characterization and Clinical Trial of a Variable Friction Shoe, a new Paradigm of Reduced-Constraint Locomotor Therapy for People Exhibiting Foot Drop due to Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Variable Friction shoe on gait in individuals with chronic stroke and foot drop. During each 12-week phase of an AB-BA clinical trial, participants will walk for at least 30-45 minutes per day for at least 5 days per week at home.
Research Project
Xin Yu, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Brandon Taps Inner Viking to Recover from Work-related Brain Injury
Brandon sustained a traumatic brain injury at work, requiring emergency surgery. Transferred to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, his journey to recovery began.
Patient Story
COMPLETE: Development of a 3D Imaging and Classification System for Exoskeleton Systems
The purpose of this study was to develop a 3D Imaging and Classification System for Exoskeleton Systems.
Research Project
Q&A With Dr. Monica Rho: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Physician
During her recent 13-hour flight from Chicago to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics (taking place in 2021), we caught up with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's (USWNT) team physician Monica Rho, MD — who, during her day job, is section chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Adaptive Sports Research
We are investigating physical activity and common injuries in individuals playing adaptive sports.
Research Project
Dr. Brenna Argall wants to make an autonomous wheelchair
Brenna Argall's team is working on creating an autonomous robotic wheelchair.
In the News
Wearable Sensors for Stroke Recovery
Dr. Arun Jayaraman is collaborating on an interdisciplinary project using wearable sensors to help track patients' recovery from stroke.
In the News
New 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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Kyle’s Story: From Rehabilitation Hospital Worker to Patient
Kyle went from being fully dependent for all mobility to being able to walk with a walker for more than 100 feet.
Patient Story
Jennifer de la Rosa, MOT, OTR/L, BCP
Occupational Therapist & Program Manager, Cerebral Palsy Center of Excellence
