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Vertigo to “Verti-gone”
Did you know physical therapists can provide treatment for individuals who have vertigo or other symptoms of dizziness? In fact, some physical therapists — including those at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — have pursued additional specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation to help patients with problems with balance and dizziness, particularly those originiating in the brain or inner ear.
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Center for Smart Use of Technologies to Assess Real World Outcomes (C-STAR) Movement Database
The purpose of this study is to develop a database that contains de-identified movement and rehabilitation-related data collected through use of wearable sensors and video. This database will serve as a resource for clinicians and researchers interested in the investigation of movement or rehabilitation-related research ideas.
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COPD Treatment Option
This holistic approach to COPD rehabilitation combines exercise, nutrition, and education.
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Reconfiguring Research Methods in a Coronavirus World: CROR Adjusts and Adapts
Like everyone else in the U.S., the researchers at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) in Chicago have had their lives upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mary Kay Heldman, MSW, LSW, LISW-S
Social Worker Outpatient Pediatric Physicians Clinic
Tara Egan, DPT
Physical Therapist
Explore Data Sharing
Access benchmark data from a wide range of diagnostic conditions, as well as resources from the Rehabilitation Measures Database.
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John's Journey to Walk Again
John sustained a major multiple trauma with brain and spinal cord injuries, and was not walking upon arrival. Immediately following the accident, John’s trauma team said that he might never be able to walk again or reach his hands over his head. Just one month into his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John was able to do both.
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Statistical Terms & Use
Check out our basic review of the statistical terms used on the Rehabilitation Measures website.
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Behind the Scenes: Sensory Room
Our sensory room offers a customizable experience for patients to explore and is geared toward all ability levels — from those who are minimally conscious to those with behavior regulation disorders. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the only rehabilitation hospital to offer this innovative space.
Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd
Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd
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Noninvasive Tools for Assessing Muscle Structure and Function
A fundamental challenge in physical medicine and rehabilitation has long been measuring muscle force and stiffness, yet there are no rigorous methods for doing so noninvasively.
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