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Using a Health Technology Assessment Framework for Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeleton for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
The goal is to obtain evidence informing consumers, clinicians, insurers, & manufacturers of utilization and cost-effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons.
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Vivek Paul
Research Staff

Kristen Wu, PT, OCS
Physical Therapist
NU - RIC Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Mentor
Northwestern Teaching Assistant

Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19
Findings suggest that weakness of the breathing muscle is a highly prevalent underlying cause for prolonged functional impairments after hospitalization for COVID
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A-Z Guide: Pediatric Resources for Illinois Families
Like many parents of children with disabilities, you may be feeling overwhelmed at the quantity of resources available to you, and how to access them.
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
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“Fore!” Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Game-Changing Golf Partnerships & Research
When the USGA started its first Adaptive Open, who did they trust to classify the competitors with disabilities? The physiatrists and physical therapists of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, of course!
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Rosa Plasencia, Director, National Core Indicators – Aging & Disabilities at ADvancing States
Learn more about Plasencia whose experience with National Core Indicators has helped the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) Rehabilitation and Research Training Center (RRTC) on Home and Community-Based Services with the development of HCBS outcome measures.
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2023 Impact Report
On behalf of everyone at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we thank you for your support. We invite you to take a look at our FY23 Impact Report below.
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Forest & Bluff Magazine Highlights Dolan Family’s Three-Decade Commitment to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
A recent article in Forest & Bluff, a magazine covering several Northshore communities, highlighted the Dolan family’s decades-long, multi-generational commitment to fundraising and leadership at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian, a Nevada resident. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
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Continuing Education for Teams by Academy
The Academy and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab can create customized continuing education
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PAPER: Robotic locomotor training more cost-effective than conventional training for patients with complete spinal cord injuries
For patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI), locomotor training to improve or recover motor function after injury is a cornerstone of rehabilitation therapy. A new study reported in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation found that the cost-effectiveness of the type of locomotor training received – traditional versus robotic – depends on the severity of the injury.
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