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Depression & Spinal Cord Injury
Depression is more common in the SCI population— about one in five people. Estimated rates of depression among people with SCI range from 11% to 37%.
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Wearable Airbag-sensor Technology Could Help Predict Falls & Cushion Impact
Scientists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are leading the charge to develop better fall-detection models and advance fall-mitigation technologies, such as wearable airbags for individuals at high-risk of falling.
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John’s Story: Stroke Recovery Through Research Participation
Following a stroke, 79-year-old John H. was paralyzed on the left side of his body. After living an independent life — with a long career in business and as an active father — the impact of the stroke was devastating for John and his family. However, John started his journey to regain independence with his daughters, Marie and Patricia, at his side to help him find the resources he needed.
Patient Story
Hotels and Housing Located Near Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
The hotels and apartments listed are located near Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and are an option for family members who do not qualify for the free housing patient benefit through our Patient and Family Housing Program. Be sure to inquire with the hotels for available discounts for patients of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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MRSCICS Matters Newsletter Winter 2018
The Winter 2018 issue of MRSCICS Matters. This issue features our move to our new hospital, new project using exoskeletons, driving & new GED program.
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COMPLETE: Manual Standing Wheelchair
Researchers at the AbilityLab have designed the first-ever manual standing wheelchair that allows users to be mobile in both sitting and standing modes.
Research Project
Artist Terrence Karpowicz: Making Graceful Art
Artist Terrence Karpowicz, a frequent research participant, discusses prosthetic technology and how losing his right leg influenced his approach to art.
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Understanding the Parts of the Brain
Learn the parts of the brain, and what does each one does.
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Locked-in Syndrome: What sets us apart?
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has been treating patients with a standardized Locked-in Syndrome (LIS) care program longer than any other rehabilitation hospital.
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CROR Project Aims to Help Patients and their Care Partners Understand Rehabilitation Assessment Measures
CROR is home to the Rehabilitation Measures Database (RMD), an online collection of more than 500 measurement tools that cover everything from cognitive functioning to walking.
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“Fore!” Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Game-Changing Golf Partnerships & Research
When the USGA started its first Adaptive Open, who did they trust to classify the competitors with disabilities? The physiatrists and physical therapists of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, of course!
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Collaborative Machines Enhancing Therapies (COMET)
The Collaborative Machines Enhancing Therapies center brings together four research and development projects aimed at improving how patients move.
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