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New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby
Heather experienced every new mother's nightmare: a sudden stroke after birth. After visiting RIC, and her family's support, she now keeps up with her son.
Patient Story
Improving Arm Movement Using Wearable Device After Stroke
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is evaluating a new rehab therapy using wearable devices and a video game interface to improve arm movement after stroke. Participants use these wearable devices, called myoelectric computer interfaces, to play video games using their arm muscles.
Age Range
At least 18 years old
Clinical Trial
New Type of Wearable Electronics Could Boost Stroke Patients’ Recovery
Arun Jayaraman and collaborators Leora Cherney and John Rogers introduce a type of wearable sensor that could bring new ways to monitor recovery after stroke.
In the News
Can H-Reflex down conditioning reduce spasticity in stroke survivors?
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of reflex training as a new intervention to help with spasticity, a motor impairment that can occur during the recovery after a stroke.
Age Range
Adults (18-85)
Clinical Trial
Walk This Way to Post-Stroke Recovery
The primary PTs refer patients to gait therapy if walking goals are indicated, usually soon after completion of an initial evaluation.
News
COMPLETE: Sensor Technologies Applied to Rehabilitation in Stroke
Our research program focuses on the pivotal role of clinicians and therapists in implementing routine rehabilitation care, and on enhancing their capacity to provide evidence-based, individualized, and precise therapy.
Research Project
John Finds the Words Again After Stroke
Since his time at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John has reached many of his goals. He participates in community activities, serves as a greeter at church, reads books, writes correspondence without an editor and even travels solo again.
Patient Story
Dr. Richard Harvey Returns to WVON's Community Health Focus to Discuss Stroke Recovery
Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair, Brain Innovation Center, appeared on Community Health Focus on WVON Chicago to discuss stroke recovery.
News
Locomotor function following transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in individuals with hemiplegic stroke
This study is looking for persons who have had a stroke to determine if spinal stimulation helps improve walking ability.
Age Range
18-99
Clinical Trial
VNS: Novel Treatment for Improving Arm & Hand Function Years After Ischemic Stroke
Learn more about vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation - a novel treatment option for some people with long-term, moderate-to-severe arm impairment after ischemic stroke.
Blog
Stretchable Electronics a ‘Game Changer’ for Stroke Recovery Treatment
Developed at Northwestern, partnering with AbilityLab, the sensor is the latest of stretchable electronics that are precise enough for advanced medical care.
Press Release
Science News article: It's no Fortnite,but it's helping stroke survivors move again.
Severely impaired stroke survivors are regaining function in their arms after sometimes decades of immobility, thanks to a new video game-led training device invented by Northwestern Medicine scientists.
In the News