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Real Time Control of a Powered Prosthetic Leg Using Implanted EMG Signals with Sensory Feedback
We will conduct a first-in-human clinical trial to evaluate the effect of incorporating intramuscular EMG signals (obtained using a fully wireless implantable system), compared to surface EMG signals, on function ambulation and non-weight-bearing control of a powered leg prosthesis.
Research Project
Chicago Health Magazine Profiles Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine’s Bionic Leg Testing
A recent article in Chicago Health magazine highlighted the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine’s (CBM) testing of bionic prosthetic legs for patients with lower-limb amputations.
News
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
We are conducting a study to determine the helpfulness, feasibility, and effectiveness of using a Remote Therapeutic Monitoring system to help physical therapists assess their patient’s adherence to their prescribed physical activity and exercise plans over the course of six months.
Research Project
Davalyn Partain, DPT
Clinical Practice Leader - PT Musculoskeletal
Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
Adjunct/Contract faculty Northwestern University Department of Physical Therapy
John Finds the Words Again After Stroke
Since his time at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John has reached many of his goals. He participates in community activities, serves as a greeter at church, reads books, writes correspondence without an editor and even travels solo again.
Patient Story
Derrick Stables, PT, DPT, MHA
Senior Physical Therapist
Remus Neagu, CO
Certified Orthotist
Angelo Tolentino
Physical Therapist, PT, DPT
Rajeswari Pichika, PhD
Research Associate
Jesus Monserrat "Monse" Dominguez Saldana, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Senior I Physical Therapist
Leana Mosesian, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Sara Sabadosa, PT, DPT, cert MDT
Senior Physical Therapist I