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Bridgette Schram, PhD, project manager in CROR’s Rehabilitation and Research Training Center on HCBS
Bridgette Schram’s entry into disability work began with a chance encounter at the New Orleans swim school she managed in 2009.
In the News
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Safety, Reliability, and Efficacy of the Harmony SHR Upper Extremity Robotic Rehabilitation System in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting for Patients With Acute Stroke
The purpose of this study is to the use of an upper extremity robotic rehabilitation system for persons with impaired functional use of one or both upper extremities due to stroke.
Age Range
21-99
Clinical Trial
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nursing at the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses 2018 Conference
At the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses' (ARN) REACH 2018 conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., Shirley Ryan AbilityLab nurses participated in and led several presentations — and collected one big award.
Blog
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A Translational Approach to Cancer-Associated Cachexia Using Rehabilitation Science
Watch this hour long video talk on "A Translational Approach to Cancer-Associated Cachexia Using Rehabilitation Science"
In the News
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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 of this collaborative module was to obtain evidence that informs consumers, clinicians, insurers, and manufacturers about the utilization and cost-effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
Research Project
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Reveals Bionic Leap Forward with First Non-Invasive Thought-Controlled Leg
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Profiles Study of New Technology that Learns and Adjusts with Each Step
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Post-COVID-19 Nerve Damage Rehabilitation Highlighted in NYT
Nerve injury rehabilitation is the specialty of Dr. Colin Franz, and he has been assisting some patients who are getting some high level press for their COVID related nerve damage.
In the News
Charles Bombardier: Combining Behavioral Medicine and Rehabilitation Psychology to Help People with Disabilities
Learn more about Charles Bombardier and his combining behavioral medicine and rehabilitation psychology to help people with disabilities.
In the News
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Sleep of Inpatients: Empower Staff to Act for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation (SIESTA)
A multidisciplinary group of researchers will adapt, implement and evaluate a state-of-the-art intervention to promote sleep for stroke patients undergoing acute rehabilitation.
Research Project
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Assessing Feasibility, Efficacy, and Acceptability of Visual Feedback during Heart Rate Monitoring in Rehabilitation
We are interested in monitoring patients' heart rates during group and individual rehabilitation sessions that focus on improving endurance.
Research Project
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Affiliated Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital in Abu Dhabi, an affiliate hospital of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, celebrates one year since founding.
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