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Leora Cherney Receives Elite Distinction; Named “Fellow of ACRM”
On Nov. 7, Leora Cherney, PhD, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, was inducted as a Fellow of ACRM — the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine’s recognition of its most outstanding members.
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The Benefits of Recreation Therapy in Inpatient Rehabilitation
After a life-changing injury or illness, many people choose to continue their recovery in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital like Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — to restore function, recover lost abilities and regain independence.
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Aleks Gebska presents at "A Glimpse into Research"
SRAlab's second annual "Glimpse into Research" took place on December 17th, where researchers from a diverse variety of labs presented their work to staff from across the hospital.
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Dr. Mitra Lavasani Earns Prestigious R01 Grant from NIH
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Mitra Lavasani, PhD, the director of the Translational Cell Therapy Lab, will advance a novel approach that could help find if there a way to turn back the clock on aging.
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Scientists use Wearables to track patient data
Dr. Arun Jayaraman, Director of Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research sharing his views on Wearables and Sensor technology.
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Back Pain Functional Scale
Area of Assessment
Bodily FunctionsSensation & Pain
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Area of Assessment
Activities & ParticipationBodily Functions
Time
minutescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Dr. José Pons Inducted in AIMBE College of Fellows
José Pons, PhD, scientific chair, Legs + Walking Lab, recently joined elite company as part of the 2021 class of the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering’s (AIMBE) College of Fellows.
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Dr. Cherney Honored by ASHA
Leora Cherney, PhD, SLP, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, received the Honors of the Association at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Convention in Orlando, Fla.
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Adaptive Sports & Fitness Center and Outpatient Physical Therapy
Adaptive Sports and Fitness Center
541 N. Fairbanks Court
Mezzanine Level
Chicago, IL 60611
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Muscle mitochondrial function in children with cerebral palsy
Our lab uses a number of biological methods to assess mitochondrial characteristics in muscles. The goal is to understand how alterations in mitochondrial biogenesis might lead to impaired muscle growth in children with cerebral palsy.
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How Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Intensive Aphasia Program Helps Participants
Through a friend, Jayendra learned about the Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. He arranged a video chat with Leora Cherney, PhD, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, and director of the ICAP, to see if Sudha would be a good candidate for treatment.
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