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Research Aids Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries
Registered nurse Samantha had a question she sought out to answer. What types of devices are best at revealing painful pressure sores.
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Patient and Family Advisory Council Program
This program offers a forum for patients
& families to give input regarding programs and policies, identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.
& families to give input regarding programs and policies, identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Introduces the Patient and Family Advisory Council
The Patient and Family Advisory Council offers a forum for patients and families to give input identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.
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Patient with Quadriplegia and Aspiring Doctor Reflects on Care
Chris Connolly is a brilliant medical student. He's also a quadriplegic — and the person who may change the way we think about doctors.
Patient Story
Dr Colin Franz and Dr Audrey Leung receive Sarah Baskin Awards
Congrats to Dr. Colin Franz for “1st place Jr. Physician & Jr. scientist Sarah Baskin Award”, & Dr. Audrey Leung for receiving 3rd place Sarah Baskin Award
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COMPLETE: Processes to Increase Exercise Adherence and Sustainment in People with Parkinson's Disease
We are learning about and developing resources to help people with Parkinson’s disease sustain their exercise.
Research Project
COMPLETE: Development and Implementation of a Feasible Outcome Measure Battery for Community-Based Exercise Professionals
The purpose of this study is to develop a testing battery that would allow for community exercise professionals to better understand the impact of their classes.
Research Project
Bionic Leg Featured at Museum of Science and Industry
"Wired to Wear" at the Museum of Science and Industry explores the world of wearable technologies and features an open-source bionic leg developed at CBM.
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Quantifying the biomechanical and neural factors contributing to shoulder instability
The objective of this work is to quantify the passive and active contributions to shoulder stability in individuals with shoulder instability and asymptomatic shoulders.
Age Range
18-30
Clinical Trial
Dr. Leora Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
Leora Cherney, PhD, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently received the top award of the ANCDS, Honors of the Academy.
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Patient and Guest Services
Explore the options available to our patients, their loved ones and members of the general public at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,
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Effect of a Novel Intervention Using Daily Intermittent Hypoxia and High Intensity Training on Upper Limb Function in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
This study proposes the examine the effects of breathing mild bouts of lower oxygen in combination with upper extremity training, over the course of a month, to evaluate changes in upper extremity function, dexterity, and ability to complete activities of daily living.
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