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Researching Sensory-specific Peripheral Stimulation
The purpose of this research project is to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms of peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) in modulating tremors, sometimes seen in Parkinson's disease.
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Translational Cell Therapy Lab
Studying the relationship between adult stem/progenitor cell dysfunction and age-related degeneration.
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Miriam Rafferty PT, DPT, PhD
Director of Implementation Science, Research Scientist II
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Social Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
PDMD Program at ACRM: Nov. 8–11
On Nov. 8–11, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (PDMD) program will be well-represented at the annual American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine in Chicago, including the following scheduled events.
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COMPLETE: Assessment and Monitoring of Neuromotor Function through Advanced Dynamic Pose Estimation
We plan to use videos of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) doing different things to develop sophisticated computer programs that can detect specific movement patterns that are only seen in people with PD.
Research Project
MINDSET-PD: Mental Wellness Initiatives
Please join us for an engaging in a 10-week education and support series focused on the mental well-being of people with Parkinson’s Disease and their care partners.
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Translational Musculoskeletal Research (TMSKR) Laboratory
Our research is mainly 4 main categories: knee osteoarthritis, adaptive sports, physical activity related studies and outcomes of musculoskeletal treatments.
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Regenerative Neurorehabilitation Laboratory
This lab uses a combination of molecular, biochemical, and electrophysiological assays to study axon regeneration and motor neuron disease with a priority on human preclinical models such as iPSC-neurons.
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Focus Group for Persons with Communication Difficulties: COMET-C Program
Persons with communication difficulty due to stroke, aphasia, Parkinson's Disease, cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury are invited to join a focus group on experiences interacting with businesses and service providers.
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Profile PD
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingBalance – Non-vestibular
Cognition
Depression
Dexterity
Functional Mobility
Gait
Life Participation
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure