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Rethink your home exercise game: Five pieces of exercise equipment you didn’t know you had
Five pieces of exercise equipment you didn’t know you had.
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Cerebral Palsy eBook available
New third edition of Cerebral Palsy book systematically reviews recent developments in the diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Link to download eBook chapters.
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Isabella Montanaro, MS
PhD Candidate

How to Get Involved
An integral part to our success is a community of volunteers, corporations and organizations who give of their time and talents to help our patients succeed.
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COMPLETE: Novel Body-Powered Prosthetic Hand
This project's goal was to evaluate the clinical utility of a prosthetic hand by objectively quantifying whether people choose both modes while in their home.
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Words of Wisdom: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patients Share What They’ve Learned After Spinal Cord Injury
In recognition of SCI Awareness Month, current patients at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently shared their top advice following SCI.
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Video: College and Concussions Research Study
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab research scientist Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, has conducted the first cross-sectional study reporting the outcome of concussions at a collegiate institution. Learn more about the findings.
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Re-igniting the Connection Between the Brain & Spinal Cord
Monica A. Perez, PT, PhD, has developed a non-invasive brain and peripheral nerve stimulation treatment that has been shown to re-ignite the connection between the brain and spinal cord.
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Nick McCombs: Finding His Passion in Psychology and Research
Nick McCombs' persistence paid off and he was hired in 2019 as a research assistant at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on studies related to custom orthotic devices and robotic exoskeletons.
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Five Wheelchair Tips for Winter
To make getting around when the temperatures plummet a little easier, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab occupational therapist Lauren Rizio offers four tips for wheelchair users to get through the winter months.
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Row With It: The Incredible Benefits of Rowing
Rowing offers a killer full-body workout and incredible opportunities for engagement with Chicago’s dynamic, dedicated and supportive rowing community.
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