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The Perez Lab team exclusively offers FREE hand training for ANYONE with a neurological condition that affects the function of their hands, including but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury (Any level), Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, etc. We use a combination of games, cutting-edge robotics, sensors, and upper body exercises to help people improve the function of their hands in terms of pinching, grasping, and dexterity. Come by any time 8:30AM-4PM Monday-Friday and meet us!
Research Project
Nurses Showcase Evidence-Based Projects
Recently, three teams of registered nurses (RNs) from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's new Graduate Nurse Residency presented evidence-based practice project findings to the Nursing Practice Council on the following topics:
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Ahmetcan Erdogan, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Make Your Choice Count: Voting with a Communication Disability
Although many people may take the voting process for granted, individuals with communication disabilities may face significant barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. Communication disorders (e.g. aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria, etc.) may impact individuals’ ability to communicate with election officials or interfere with their ability to read written text on a ballot.
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Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome
At 30 years old, Kyle experienced a rare brainstem stroke causing a condition called locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, he was unable to move or talk.
Patient Story
Volitional Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Self-efficacyBehavior
Life Participation
Insight
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
$40.00Rehabilitation Measure
Romberg Test
Area of Assessment
Balance – VestibularBalance – Non-vestibular
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
(Hauser) Ambulation Index
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Gait Speed
Area of Assessment
Balance – Non-vestibularBalance – Vestibular
Coordination
Functional Mobility
Time
minutes , <5 minutescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Stress Appraisal Measure
Area of Assessment
Stress & CopingTime
minutes , 10-15 minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Keele Assessment of Participation
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCognition
Functional Mobility
Life Participation
Quality of Life
Social Relationships
Time
minutes , Approximately 2-4 MinutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
