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Lead Wheelchair Technician Peter Slawinski on How Working at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab “Changes You”
Learn more about Peter Slawinski, lead wheelchair technician, at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Nick McCombs: Finding His Passion in Psychology and Research
Nick McCombs' persistence paid off and he was hired in 2019 as a research assistant at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on studies related to custom orthotic devices and robotic exoskeletons.
In the News
COMPLETE: Locomotor Function Following Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine if acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (AIH) combined with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) during ambulation training improves locomotor function in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Research Project
Improving Adherence to Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone-Based Technology and E-coaching: A Proof-of-Concept SMART-Design Study
In this Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Site Specific Project, our research team will conduct a proof-of-concept project in which we use Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design to test an intervention to enhance adherence to exercise guidelines in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) by using smartphone technology, ecological momentary assessment (EMA) monitoring, and e-coaching.
Research Project
Stephanie Tomazin, MPH: Interest in Exercise Science Launched Career in Rehabilitation Research
In the News
Dr. Adenike Adewuyi to Receive Materson New Investigator Award at 2022 AAPM&R in Baltimore
On Oct. 22, 2022, Adenike Adewuyi, MD, will be honored with the Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grant Award, presented by the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
In the News
Back to Life Following a Shoulder Replacement
Terri Marcus was living an active life. Shoulder pain steadily made it difficult to do basic tasks. She turned to RIC for help managing her pain.
Patient Story
Wheelchair Softball Players Celebrate Ribbon-cutting with Cubs Charities
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab wheelchair softball players participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the renovated adult wheelchair softball diamond in California Park on the city’s North Side.
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Wheelchair Rugby
The Chicago Bears Wheelchair Rugby Team is a member of the U.S. Quad Rugby Association. Rugby combines activities of football, hockey and basketball.
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Clinical Ethics Consultations
Our ethics consultation service is committed to creating an atmosphere that encourages conflict resolution, value exploration and informed decision-making.
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