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Spasticity after Spinal Cord Injury
This study is recruiting current 6-month outpatients who have a spinal cord injury,
Age Range
18-85
Clinical Trial
Repetitive Acute Intermittent Hypoxia for Spinal Cord Repair
This research is being conducted to study the effects of breathing low oxygen air (hypoxia) and exercise training on recovery of upper limb (arms and hands) and lower limb (legs) function in people with spinal cord injury.
Age Range
Ages 18-85
Clinical Trial
Stimulation Protocol Provides Functional Gains After Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromodulation and Motor Control Lab's Research Associate II, Audrey Wilson interviews one of our patients who tells of his progress with neurostimulation.
In the News
Andy's Story: A Walk Down the Aisle After a Severe Spinal Cord Injury
On July 1, 2018, everything changed for Andy McCue when he fell down a flight of stairs in a freak accident that left him paralyzed. He arrived at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with no guarantee that he would walk or be independent again.
Patient Story
Patient Gains Hope and Feeling from Stimulation Study
Watch this video testimonial of Dan’s experience with electrical stimulation to his back that gave him new movement in his legs, with increased feelings in his legs.
In the News
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
Vibration For Muscle Spasms
This study will use closed-loop control of tendon vibration to implement clinically meaningful management of muscle spasms, and to understand how spinal circuits responsible for spasm generation change in response to vibration
Research Project
Paralyzed by Bullets, Peoria Teen Fights for Mobility
At just 19 years old, Destiny Floyd is learning how to get in and out of a wheelchair on her own. She hopes her story will urge people city to put down weapons.
News
ABC7: Humboldt Park man driven by dance to walk again
A combination of perseverance and passion for dance is the driving force behind the recovery of a Humboldt Park man.
News
Using Acute Intermittent Hypoxia as a Therapeutic Intervention for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
A new and relatively simple approach to improve function in people with some types of tetraplegia is being evaluated at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
In the News
Making Waves Following a Spinal Cord Injury
For 22-year-old Austin, the future was bright. On the first day of his family vacation, he sustained a serious spinal cord injury after jumping into the ocean.
Patient Story
FacingDisability Launches New Video Project
FacingDisability launches a video project to allow spinal cord injury (SCI) patients hear form other individuals with SCI about the challenges they have faced.
In the News