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Heidi Chung, OTR/L
Physical Therapist
LEGs Lab: Improve dynamic lateral balance of humans with SCI
This project will test whether robotic balance training paired with transcutaneous spinal stimulation will be effective in improving dynamic balance and locomotor function in humans with SCI.
Research Project
COMPLETE: Robot Based Gait Training Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of permanent physical disability in childhood, causing problems in the development of movement and posture, often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication, and behavior. CP, which occurs as a result of brain injury before, during, or shortly after birth, affects 3-4 out of every 1000 school-aged children in the US.
Research Project
Emily Safier, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Associate Board
The Associate Board is composed of a group of emerging civic and business leaders who volunteer and raise funds and awareness for AbilityLab.
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Sarah Kopfman, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
About RehabMeasures Database
Developed in collaboration between the AbilityLab and Feinberg School of Medicine with a grant from the NIH.
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COMPLETE: Manual Standing Wheelchair
Researchers at the AbilityLab have designed the first-ever manual standing wheelchair that allows users to be mobile in both sitting and standing modes.
Research Project
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Training Video for Clinicians
Video for clinicians about the principles of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation surgery.
Research Project
Will’s Story: Covering Miles while Making Marathon Memories
Chicago resident Will H. is a regular on the city’s scenic lakefront path, often commuting approximately 10 miles each way between his downtown residence to University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus, where he is pursuing his MBA degree.
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About Our Quality of Life Programs
At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we care for patients’ medical needs and help them return to full lives. To meet this goal, we offer a number of programs designed to enhance their quality of life.
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