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Manual Standing Wheelchair
Researchers at the AbilityLab have designed the first-ever manual standing wheelchair that allows users to be mobile in both sitting and standing modes.
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Effect of acute intermittent hypoxia on upper limb function in individuals with spinal cord injury
This study will help create a framework for the development of practical techniques to harness beneficial neuroplasticity in individuals with SCI.
Research Project
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Named Spinal Cord Injury Model System
RIC has again received the prestigious Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System designation.
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Spinal Cord Injury Model System Center
One of only 14 designated "Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems" Centers, helping patients return to the community and maximizing function and independence.
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Dr. Adenike Adewuyi Awarded Prestigious Starzl Scholar Fellowship
Dr. Adenike Adewuyi, MD, PhD, has been awarded the prestigious Starzl Scholar Award, which provides fellowship salary support as part of the Pre-K program.
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Congratulations to our first PhD graduate, Dr. Hongkai Wang!
Dr. Wang's PhD thesis is about creating toolbox in the treatment of diaphragmatic paralysis.
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Improving Adherence to Spinal Cord Injury Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone-Based Technology and E-coaching: A Proof-of-Concept SMART-Design Study
Trial of an SCI-specific smartphone exercise app for a 2-week period and providing feedback.
Age Range
18 - 80
Clinical Trial
Episode 10: The Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
On this episode of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast, we talk with David Chen, MD, the George M. Eisenberg, Chair of spinal cord injury rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, about the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System, the National Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Database and cutting-edge research into biomarkers that may predict functional recovery after spinal cord injury.
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Biofeedback with Wearable Sensors to Facilitate Neuroplasticity in Spinal Cord Injury
To determine if playing games with muscle activity feedback can help people with spinal cord injuries get better at using their arms and hands.
Age Range
Participants must be 18 years or older
Clinical Trial
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
Improve dynamic lateral balance of humans with spinal cord injury
This study is investigating gait training techniques that could help people with a spinal cord injury walk faster, reduce fall risk, and improve their functional balance.
Clinical Trial