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Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders (PDMD) Research
Our program offers a wide range of research opportunities for the motor, cognitive, behavioral and emotional aspects of PDMD.
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Dr. Goldman in Chicago Tribune Health article on Parkinson Disease
Dr. Goldman, Section Chief, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, was recently interviewed by Chicago Tribune health section for her expertise on Parkinson's disease.
In the News
Employment for People with Parkinson’s Disease: Team-Based Strategies and Resources Webinar
Because rehabilitation counselors are not available for all people with PD, this webinar will share information that the interdisciplinary team can use to guide people with PD to constructively address employment challenges.
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Benjamin Friedman, MD: Medical Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Learn more about Benjamin Friedman, MD the Medical Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
In the News
Interactive Demonstrations, Education, Activities, and Support for Mental Health in Parkinson's Disease
A patient & care partner education and support series covering a variety of topics related to caring for mental health in Parkinson's disease, including music and speech therapy, nutrition, mindfulness, and physical exercise.
In the News
Meet Ala Elyaman, DO, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s first Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Neurorehabilitation Fellow
For the first time in the history of the organization, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is offering a one-year fellowship in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Movement Disorders (PDMD) Neurorehabilitation, with lead support provided by the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.
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Movement Disorder Society-Sponsored Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale Revision
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Communication
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Dysarthria
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Gait
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Upper Extremity Function
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$1000.00Rehabilitation Measure
April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
April is PD Awareness Month! Our Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders program offers a variety of individualized services to best meet your needs.
In the News
People with early Parkinson’s disease experience levels of financial toxicity similar to those of people with advanced cancer
Financial hardship and stress from financial worries, or ‘financial toxicity,’ among people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease can be as high as that experienced by people with advanced cancer according to a new study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Paulo Aco: A Love of Sports and Movement Leads to a Role in Parkinson’s Disease Research
Aco is a research project coordinator at another major Chicago hospital, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab where he is involved in several studies led by Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD, a Research Scientist and Director of Implementation Science.
Research Project
Proactive Physical Therapy for People with Parkinson's Disease: A Knowledge Translation Research Approach
The purpose of this administrative case study is to present the application of a proactive PT (PAPT) approach, to optimize participation in evidence-based exercise for PD, using implementation frameworks for the (1) implementation process, (2) determinants of implementation success, and (3) implementation evaluation.
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