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Neurorehabilitation and Neural Engineering Laboratory
At the Neurorehabilitation and Neural Engineering Laboratory, the goal of our research is to develop improved intervention strategies for gait rehabilitation. Led by P.I. Dr. Jose Pons PhD.
Lab
Conquering Mountains Following a Spinal Cord Injury
Cameron was camping in Colorado when his life changed forever. He slipped on a rock and hit his head. He was paralyzed and in pain from a spinal cord injury.
Patient Story
4 Functional Tasks for Wheelchairs
Time
minutes , 30 Minutes to Complete 2 TrialsAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
360 Degree Turn Test
Area of Assessment
Balance – Non-vestibularGait
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Supine to Stand Test
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingFunctional Mobility
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test
Area of Assessment
Balance – Non-vestibularFunctional Mobility
Range of Motion
Strength
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$349.95Rehabilitation Measure
Computerized Motion Analysis
We offer sophisticated gait assessment for children and adults at the Computerized Motion Analysis, one of the few of its kind in the Chicago and the U.S.
Service
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology offers custom tools that aid in communication, learning, operation of mobility or household devices and key functions.
Service
Promoting Function and Independence in the Cerebral Palsy Population
While CP can affect one’s mobility and independence, both children and adults with CP can live healthy and active lifestyles with the appropriate interventions and equipment. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a heavy focus is placed on gait training and standing with this patient population during physical therapy.
Article
2019 Pediatric Summer Camps
AbilityLab is offering 6 pediatric summer camps. They will have fun activities and each will have an area of focus: speech, gait and upper extremity function.
Blog
Neuromodulation Study
Participate in a novel research study at the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab to improve the function of your muscles after a spinal cord injury.
Research Project