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Stem-Cell Breakthroughs Promise Novel Treatments for Cerebral Palsy and Related Conditions
Although the cause of CP is a mystery, researchers at RIC are at the forefront to understand, treat, and ultimately cure, this life-long neurological disorder.
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José L. Pons, PhD
Scientific Chair, Margaret and Mark Stephan
Legs + Walking Lab
Professor to Dept. of PM&R, Feinberg School of Medicine and to Dept. of Biomedical Engineering and Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University
Kyle Koselke, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist I
Skeletal Muscle Design in Animals and People
Purpose of skeletal muscle is to produce force and, ultimately, movement. As such, this highly specialized tissue has been studied extensively by bioengineers.
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2023 Awardee: Reza Sharif Razavian, PhD
Reza Sharif Razavian's Project: HAMSTER: A low-cost assessment and rehabilitation device for neuromuscular disorders
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Defying Gravity: The Importance of Gait Training to Restore Mobility
Depending on the nature and severity of an injury, physical therapists can use various techniques and devices to assist patients with movement. Discover the different types of movements.
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Congratulations to Our 2023 Pilot Projects Awardees!
Meet our project awardees that were selected to receive funding as part of the Center for Smart Use of Technology to Assess Real-World Outcomes (C-STAR) Pilot Project Program.
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Sameer Ashaie, PhD, MS
Research Scientist and Research Assistant Professor Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
WSJ: How to Recognize the Symptoms of Aphasia and When to Seek Treatment
More than two million Americans suffer From Aphasia, the communication disorder that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects speaking and writing. Here are signs and symptoms.
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