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“INside the OUTcomes” Podcast: Working with Parkinson’s Disease
The latest episode of “INside the OUTcomes” — the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research’s (CROR) podcast — features an interview with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD, director of Implementation Science, and research scientist II, Strength + Endurance Lab. This episode was released to coincide with World Parkinson’s Day on April 11.
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Retrospective Interdisciplinary Care for Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to describe the delivery patterns, patient characteristics, and baseline performance of people referred to proactive rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Research Project
Specialized Immune Cells May Improve Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
The elevated presence of specialized immune cells called alpha-synuclein reactive T-cells found in patients prior to developing motor symptoms and receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, suggests that increased reactivity of these cells may be present long before clinical diagnosis.
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Implementation of Exercise Strategies in Parkinson's Disease:
This multi-site collaborative research study will explore the effectiveness of different strategies aimed at improving or maintaining your physical activity.
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Moving Together: Care Partner Support Group for Cognitive Challenges in Movement Disorders
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Association Research Center of Excellence, and provides education and support for LBD care givers.
In the News
Denise’s Story: Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Through Exercise
Family comes first for 60-year-old Denise C. With her husband, five children, three grandchildren and another grandchild on the way, Denise has devoted her life to raising her kids and building strong ties and unity.
Patient Story
Pulmonary Disorders
Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program helps you understand the causes behind pulmonary disorders and what you can do to increase lung capacity.
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Identifying specialized Immune Cells May Improve Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Jennifer Goldman and her team discovered the important key presence of specialized immune cells called alpha-synuclein reactive T-cells that could be found in patients to detect a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease before symptoms are present.
In the News
Parkinson’s Disease Activities of Daily Living Scale
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minutes , 5 minutes or lessAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
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
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.
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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