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Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Quality of LifeTime
minutes , 30 minutes for first administration15 minutes for subsequent administrations
Assessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
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Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Assessment Log
Area of Assessment
Balance – Non-vestibularCoordination
Dexterity
Functional Mobility
Gait
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
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Study Finds People with Parkinson’s Experience High Levels of Financial Stress
People diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease experience the same level of financial stress as someone dealing with advanced cancer even if they’re still working and receiving a paycheck.
In the News
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Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges
Lynn Johnson was a busy mother of two and a senior project manager when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease in her 40s.
Research Project
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Accelerating Physical Therapy Exercise Monitoring in Parkinsons
This study will explore different ways to integrate digital health technology and behavior change interventions into physical therapy settings to improve exercise monitoring and maintenance. We are looking for people with Parkinson's Disease who are referred to the Proactive PT Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Clinical Trial
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C-STAR Movement Database
The purpose of this study is to collect data from varying populations to create a database for clinicians and researchers.
Age Range
18-99
Clinical Trial
Dr. Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
Leora Cherney received the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences’ (ANCDS) top award, Honors of the Academy.
Blog
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Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges
Johnson is now a veteran member of the Parkinson’s Works group, a support group for people with Parkinson’s disease who want to discuss employment-related issues. The group is run by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and meets by Zoom twice a month and has about 16 core members around the country.
In the News
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Disease Steps
Area of Assessment
GaitTime
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
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Working with Parkinson’s: Complex Questions Surrounding the Decision to Disclose Diagnosis
After receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), many people assume that their working lives are over -- or soon will be. But many want to continue to work, either because they are in their prime earning years, they need the insurance coverage, or they love what they do and thrive on the stimulation of being around other people.
In the News
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SPEAK OUT!® Programs
A two-part speech therapy program to help individuals with Parkinson’s regain and maintain effective communication: SPEAK OUT!®.
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