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COVID Care Unit — A Day in the Life with Sarah Mulroe, RN
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff help patients who have progressed from the acute phase of COVID-19, and need assistance recovering strength, endurance and functional independence.
Blog
Episode 10: The Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
In the News
Using Acute Intermittent Hypoxia as a Therapeutic Intervention for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
A new and relatively simple approach to improve function in people with some types of tetraplegia is being evaluated at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
In the News
Modeling effects of common genetic polymorphisms on peripheral nerve injury recovery
Every year, over 200,000 Americans sustain a peripheral nerve injury (PNI). Although peripheral nerves have the ability to spontaneously regenerate, 90% of PNI patients do not regain full motor function. Despite ongoing research, the main treatment for peripheral nerve injury—surgery— continues to be performed without the assistance of any medication or other therapies to enhance the rate of axon regrowth.
Research Project
Shira Cohen-Zimerman, PhD
Research Scientist
Research Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
C-STAR Pilot Project Awardee Spotlight: Alex Wong, PhD.
Meet Dr. Alex Wong and learn more about his drive and passion to aid others more quickly, such as through his awarded project which will look to administer on the spot cognitive measurements through handheld smart technology.
In the News
National Patients
Patients travel to the AbilityLab from across the United States to take advantage of our inpatient, DayRehabCenter®, outpatient, and ExpertEval® services.
Service
Peripheral Nerve Injuries Associated With Prone Positioning of Patients With COVID-19
This research project collaborates with a NU lab to study the acquired injuries that are taking place in hospital care of people with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS.
Research Project
Vanessa Rubel, BS
Research Assistant