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Researching Sensory-specific Peripheral Stimulation
The purpose of this research project is to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms of peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) in modulating tremors, sometimes seen in Parkinson's disease.
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COMPLETE: Wearable Airbag Technology to Mitigate Falls in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
We expect that a smart, wearable airbag system that can accurately predict falls and quickly inflate will reduce hip fractures in people with Parkinson's.
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Open-Source Leg Research Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering
A new research article on the Open Source Leg project was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.
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Precision Medicine Originating From Patient Derived Neurons
This project studies precision neurotrauma medicine with patient-derived iPSC-neurons to determine patient specific factors affecting clinical outcomes
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After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Patients May Face Months of Rehabilitation
Allen Washington was an active, busy executive before contracting Covid-19 this summer. After weeks in the hospital, he now faces extensive physical and occupational therapy.
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What to Expect During Your Stay
Learn about the experience of a patient and family’s stay at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Your Care Team
Your rehabilitation team is chosen just for you and includes the specific doctors, therapists and other professionals you need to make the best recovery.
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How to Use Inclusive Language
Courtney assists people who have experienced injuries and traumatic events that changed their lives, altered their perception of self-image, and impacted how others interact with them.
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IEEE Spectrum Profiles the Open Source Bionic Leg Project
IEEE Spectrum recently profiled the Open Source Bionic Leg project.
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Dr. Joanne Smith Receives Award from Chicago History Museum
At the Chicago History Museum's 26th Annual Making History Awards on Oct. 6, Joanne C. Smith, MD, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab president and CEO, was honored with the Enrico Fermi Making History Award for Distinction in Science, Medicine and Technology. This year, the award ceremony was held virtually.
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Free Parkinson's Service Program For Employment Retention
This free program is designed to provide people with Parkinson's with job services to help to get or sustain employment with their disability.
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