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Full Circle After a Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Jim experienced a brain embolism brought on by infection and was quickly admitted to an acute-care hospital. After discharge, he came to RIC.
Patient Story
Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19
Findings suggest that weakness of the breathing muscle is a highly prevalent underlying cause for prolonged functional impairments after hospitalization for COVID
Blog
Scar Management After Hand Surgery
When patients come to us for hand therapy after surgery — whether they’re recovering from a carpal tunnel release to relieve pressure in the wrist, a tendon repair, or surgery to address fractures or broken bones — one lingering outcome is nearly universal: a scar.
Blog
16th Annual Aphasia Day in celebration of Aphasia Awareness Month: Presentation by Melanie Drane
The Language of the Heart: Stories, Creativity and Resilience in the Presence of Aphasia. Keynote address by Melanie Drane, MA, MFA, LMFT,
Research Project
COMPLETE: Walking Improvement for the Spinal Cord Injured with Exoskeleton: New Technology
This study aims to compare exoskeleton gait training with standard gait training in incomplete spinal cord injury.
Research Project
Technology and Innovation Hub Featured on Front Page of Chicago Tribune
Dr. Jayaraman and others from the Technology and Innovation Hub were recently featured in a front page article of the Chicago Tribune.
In the News
A Life Regained Following Stroke
Walter arrived paralyzed on the right side of his body. He arrived on a Saturday and by Tuesday, he took his first steps. Soon after walking, he didn’t stop.
Patient Story
PMR On Point.
PMR on Point taps the brainpower of our clinicians, scientists and alumni to highlight Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation from every angle.
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Stem-Cell Breakthroughs Promise Novel Treatments for Cerebral Palsy and Related Conditions
Although the cause of CP is a mystery, researchers at RIC are at the forefront to understand, treat, and ultimately cure, this life-long neurological disorder.
News
View our Aphasia Awareness Playlist
View and subscribe to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Aphasia Awareness YouTube Playlist.
Research Project
Coronavirus sensor you stick at the top of your chest can track symptoms
Dr. Arun Jayaraman, Director of Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes research at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is leading AI based algorithm development for new COVID sensors. These sensors sense the nature, times and duration of coughing, body temperature. These sensors offer symptom detection and conveying it to the medical teams to aid in treatment and care plan.
In the News
Descending Pathways + Spasticity
This study explore the contribution of descending motor pathways to the development of spasticity and motor recovery with the aim to implement effective rehabilitative intervention.
Research Project