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A Minimally Invasive Tool to Measure Muscle Impairment

A minimally invasive technique that measures the contraction of living muscle tissue could be an alternative to the painful muscle biopsies.

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Ege Pradke, pediatric amputee, recovers at AbilityLab

Boy Honored for Helping First Responders Save his Family

After a traffic accident, young Ege was the only one conscious when emergency responders arrived and helped them despite his own injuries.

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Prakash Jayabalan helps a concussion patient on a gait track

College Students Take Longer to Recover from a Concussion

It takes 7-14 days to recover from a concussion. Researchers questioned if it takes longer in college students who find it difficult to find time to recover.

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Patrick Halko recovers in our Strength and Endurance Lab

Thankful to be Alive After Double-Lung Transplant

Patrick Halko, 31, gained strength and endurance through rigorous therapy following a double-lung transplant.

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Cole hugs his family while recovering from the SCI

Father Beating the Odds After Life Changing Accident

After a car accident and surgery, Cole used the internet to help him focus on what felt impossible: learning to walk again.

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Terri Marcus gets back to life

Back to Life Following a Shoulder Replacement

Terri Marcus was living an active life. Shoulder pain steadily made it difficult to do basic tasks. She turned to RIC for help managing her pain.

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New Research Reveals the Brain’s Role in Mystical Experiences

A new study from Jordan Grafman is shedding light on the brain’s role in mystical experiences—encounters where people feel connected to a higher power.

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When Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime

Research Reveals Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Struggle with Discipline in Social, Family and Work Life

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Shirley Ryan speaks at ground breaking

Shirley Ryan Joins Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Board of Directors

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) today announced that Shirley W. Ryan has joined its Board of Directors.

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Scientist Receives Prestigious National Science Foundation Award

The National Science Foundation has named AbilityLab’s Brenna Argall, PhD as recipient of a Faculty Early Career Development Program Award.

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COPD Treatment Option

This holistic approach to COPD rehabilitation combines exercise, nutrition, and education.

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Taking Cool Inventions to the Market

Blair Lock, Todd Kuiken, Levi Hargrove and Jonathan Sensinger spent a decade developing a device and now have a group, Coapt, ready to bring it to market.

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