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Peer mentors bring to patients what nobody else can — someone who knows what they’re going through.
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About C-STAR
Connecting researchers with the right tools to develop technology to accurately assess outcomes in the field of rehabilitation science.
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Finding Purpose & Passion in Art: Meet Genevieve Nutley
Genevieve found her purpose in Art Therapy and has dedicated her life to making art and advocating for marginalized communities.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Sponsors Adaptive Ski Trip to Crested Butte
In January, members of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) and Sports & Fitness teams accompanied a group of adaptive skiers on a trip to Crested Butte, Colo.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab spinal cord injury experts quoted in New York Times
Dr. Arun Jayamaran, executive director of the technology and innovation hub at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Dr. Elliot Roth, an attending physician at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Brain Innovation Center, were quoted in a New York Times article on a study investigating the use of electrical stimulation to the spine to help people who have experienced stroke regain some movement in their arms and hands.
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Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN, honored by the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN, Associate Director, Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Research Associate Professor, Northwestern PM&R Residency Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, received the Audrey Nelson Lectureship Award from the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP).
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Spinal Cord Injury experts quoted in the New York Times
Dr. Arun Jayamaran, executive director of the technology and innovation hub at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Dr. Elliot Roth, an attending physician at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Brain Innovation Center, were quoted in a New York Times article on a study investigating the use of electrical stimulation to the spine to help people who have experienced stroke regain some movement in their arms and hands.
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PAPER: Robotic locomotor training more cost-effective than conventional training for patients with complete spinal cord injuries
A new study reported in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation found that the cost-effectiveness of the type of locomotor training received – traditional versus robotic – depends on the severity of the injury.
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Research Update: RRTC on Home and Community-Based Services
Effective delivery of person-centered home and community-based services (HCBS) is linked to a handful of key competencies of those providing the services, according to a new article published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology led by researchers in the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Research Update: RRTC on Home and Community-Based Services
Effective delivery of person-centered home and community-based services (HCBS) is linked to a handful of key competencies of those providing the services, according to a new article published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology led by researchers in the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Physical Therapist Sam Pietrzak Shares Her 'Why'
Samantha Pietrzak, senior physical therapist, Margaret & Mark Stephan Legs + Walking Lab, has been with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for three years. Why? She credits a top-to-bottom dedication to excellence and mentoring that creates benefits for team members and patients.
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“INside the OUTcomes” Podcast: Working with Parkinson’s Disease
The latest episode of “INside the OUTcomes” — the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research’s (CROR) podcast — features an interview with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD, director of Implementation Science, and research scientist II, Strength + Endurance Lab. This episode was released to coincide with World Parkinson’s Day on April 11.
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