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A Pilot Investigation to Determine what Pathogens are Present on Gel Liners Worn by Amputees
The goal of this project is to explore the correlation of potentially harmful bacteria to various liner conditions such as age of the liner, material properties, and patient hygiene practices.
Research Project
Ventilator Weaning
Our vent weaning program is a specialty in itself. Your vent-weaning team has decades of experience in helping SCI patients breathe independently.
Service
Video: Early Identification of Cachexia
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is creating new rehabilitation strategies for patients with cancer that include a holistic look at physical activity, nutrition and more.
Blog
Exercising for Bone Density
Weight-bearing activities are the best ways to increase healthy stress on the bones. Over time, the body responds to these forces by building more bone to become denser, and therefore, stronger.
Blog
Disparities Among Direct Care Workers May Impact Services
Direct Care Workers (DCW) provide support to older adults and people with disabilities in leading the lives they want.
In the News
Health Disparities not Eliminated by Medicaid Expansion Alone; Multiple Factors Influence Health Outcomes
Among the discussion of racial equity and disparities in all areas of American life, disparities in healthcare utilization and people’s experiences with the healthcare system have picked up steam between policymakers, clinicians, analysts, and patients.
In the News
Research Informed by Care: Niveda Tennety uses Storytelling to Inform Work
In her ten months as a research assistant at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Niveda Tennety said one of the most important lessons she has learned is the value of storytelling.
In the News
Participant Council Member Latoya Maddox Works to Normalize Disability
Latoya Maddox, an Independent Living Specialist at Liberty Resources, and a Participant Council member for the Rehabilitation Research Training Center on Home and Community-based Services at SRAlab, never expected to work in her position.
In the News
The Influence of Disability Models on Person-Centeredness in Home and Community-Based Services
This brief explores the medical, social, and biopsychosocial models of disability, their relationship with evolving frameworks of person-centeredness, and implications for providers and others who deliver services and supports.
Research Project
Memory Issues Plague Long COVID Patients
Memory and concentration problems haunt 7 in 10 patients with long COVID, a pair of new studies indicate.
News
Happy Anniversary, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab!
As we approach the anniversary of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's move date, it’s exciting to reflect on our progress!
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Five Ways to Turn Your Home into a Yoga Studio
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi who wants to practice more often, or are looking to try yoga for the first time, yoga is an excellent form of exercise to do at home. Here's why.
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