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Multi-site, non-invasive electrical stimulation helps restore function in patients with spinal cord injury
In novel research led by scientists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, patients with spinal cord injury who received non-invasive electrical stimulation simultaneously targeting motor neurons in the arms and legs followed by physical therapy had lasting improvements in walking and grasping.
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Record 30 teams to compete in 2019 USA Hockey Sled Classic
The tournament presented by NHL brings together those with different backgrounds and skill levels.
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Nurses Showcase Evidence-Based Projects
Recently, three teams of registered nurses (RNs) from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's new Graduate Nurse Residency presented evidence-based practice project findings to the Nursing Practice Council on the following topics:
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Anthony Makes Great Gains in Counteracting Cancer-Related Muscle Loss
Fifty-one-year-old Anthony has led an active life of fitness and athletics, from cycling to playing volleyball and soccer. In 2021, the Chicago-based architect was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
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Eric Earley Successfully Defends PhD
Graduate student researcher Eric Earley successfully defended his doctoral thesis, “Sensory Substitution in the Presence of Vision: Providing Joint Speed Feedback to Improve Myoelectric Prosthesis Control and Adaptation," on December 10.
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Workers' Compensation
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has decades of experience in workers' compensation cases, and we are dedicated to making things work smoothly for you.
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View our Aphasia Awareness Playlist
View and subscribe to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Aphasia Awareness YouTube Playlist.
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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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CROR Study Finds Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Significantly Reduces Chronic Pain and Fatigue
People with chronic pain experienced a significant reduction in their pain levels after participating in a study that provided phone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focused on helping people self-manage their pain.
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Dancer Wellness: Things to Address on a Daily Basis
As a dancer, it is important to stay in-tune with your body and manage your body's health.
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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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