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In Golf, New Study Finds Walking is Par for the Course
Walking — and not riding — the golf course provides significantly higher health benefits for those with osteoarthritis.
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Dr. Mitra Lavasani and Team Publish Research Investigating New Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis
The journal Aging and Disease recently published a paper by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab researchers investigating a new treatment of OA using systemically delivered cell therapy.
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Knee Osteoarthritis
Learn more about our projects and focus on assisting sports injury and biological markers for knee joint distress.
Research Project
Outcomes of Musculoskeletal Treatments
Our work in this area focuses on outlining factors that maybe related to the outcome of musculoskeletal procedures or treatments for degenerative musculoskeletal conditions.
Research Project
Video: The Future of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the one of the most common causes of debility and loss of function in the United States. Presented by Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD & Mitra Lavasani, PhD, the goal of this research team is to optimize the non-operative treatment of individuals with knee osteoarthritis to avoid or delay the need for total joint replacement.
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Dr. Prakash Jayabalan Receives Research Grant from Foundation for PM&R
Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, attending physician and clinician-scientist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, recently was honored with the 2019 Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant from the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Registry
This registry is for individuals who are interested in participating in clinical research studies for musculoskeletal pain – this includes osteoarthritis, low back pain, knee pain, and hip pain.
Age Range
age 18+
Clinical Trial
Arthritis + Joint Conditions
We offer rehab for people whose abilities have been affected by arthritis, hip fractures, joint replacement, osteoporosis or musculoskeletal disorders.
Condition
In Golf, New Study Finds Walking is Par for the Course
Walking — and not riding — the golf course provides significantly higher health benefits for those with osteoarthritis.
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The acute impact of lower body positive pressure treadmill walking on biological markers of joint disease in individuals with knee pathology
The purpose of this trial is to determine the impact of dynamic offloading on the biological composition of the knee joint in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Age Range
50 or older
Clinical Trial
The relationship between lower extremity pain, function and biomarkers of osteoarthritis in adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy
The purpose of this trial is to identify novel biomarkers associated with the response of cartilage to joint stress
Age Range
between the ages of 13-30
Clinical Trial
The Effect of Lateral Tilt in Gait on the Biological Profile of the Knee Joint
The purpose of this trial is to track changes in the biological composition of the knee joint from walking exercise.
Age Range
21 or older
Clinical Trial