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Watch Spark! 2022 Video: Behind the Scenes of SCI Neurostimulation Research with Dr. Monica Perez
Dr. Perez demonstrates neurostimulation from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Spark! 2022 virtual fundraising event.
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Peripheral Nerve Injuries Associated With Prone Positioning of Patients With COVID-19
This research project collaborates with a NU lab to study the acquired injuries that are taking place in hospital care of people with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS.
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Better Makers: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brings the Patient Experience to Life at Spark!
The world-class Shirley Ryan AbilityLab continues to re-imagine what it means to be a rehabilitation hospital.
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Dr. Richard Lieber Honored as Fellow of the Orthopedic Research Society
At its annual meeting on Feb. 15, the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS) inducted Richard L. Lieber, PhD, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab chief scientific officer and senior vice president, Research, as one its ORS Fellows.
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Evaluation of a Lightweight Powered Leg
The goal of this project is to develop a lightweight motorized leg and to evaluate this device in elderly persons with above-knee amputations.
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Wearable Sensor for Encouraging Movement Practice
Developing and piloting a non-obtrusive wearable sensor that accurately measures important movements, including steps, arm/hand activity, and limb movements.
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Parkinson’s Disease: Intervening Early Concerning Employment (PIECE)
We are conducting an study to learn how people with Parkinson’s disease address employment challenges and what resources they use to address these challenges.
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Katharine McPhee Sings with Pediatric Patients during Visit to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently welcomed chart-topping artist Katharine McPhee for a tour of the rehabilitation hospital — and, during her visit, she treated the hospital’s pediatric patients to a few of her favorite songs.
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Error-enhanced Learning & Recovery in 2 & 3 Dimensions
a NIH funded grant (James Patton, PI) investigating differences in outcomes using models that describe how a person responds to error during practice, so we can prescribe the best therapeutic training.
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Do I Need Help Managing my Pain? Answer 5 Quick Questions.
Everyone has pain but sometimes pain can impact our ability to live our daily lives, especially if it’s persistent or chronic. Take our short quiz and answer yes or no to the following questions to see:
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Northwestern University Invent Self-Powered Drug Delivery System
Technology has implications for the opioid epidemic, cancer treatment, rehabilitation care and more.
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