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Promoting Patient-Centered Care through use of Standardized Assessments
KT DRRP is a grant supported research project involving a cooperative of research scientists and researchers joined for the advancement of science.
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Quality Outcomes
We pride ourselves on being accountable for the care we provide and measure outcomes - proving our translation care model.
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Wheelchair-Based, Robotic, Upper Extremity Exercise and Power- Assisted Propulsion
Develop a robotic, power-assist lever drive for a manual wheelchair that people with severe upper extremity impairment can use to both exercise and ambulate.
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Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingFunctional Mobility
Life Participation
Pain
Quality of Life
Seating
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minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Study Supports Need for Standardized Measures of Orthosis Performance and Patient Satisfaction
While some orthoses are prefabricated, some patients require a custom-made device. In that case, orthotists make plaster casts of the patient’s limb and craft the orthosis to fit as well as possible.
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Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingPain
Quality of Life
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Antonette Sanchez: Merging Nursing Care and Research
For Antonette “Anne” Sanchez, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNE, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is "the perfect mix" — she uses traditional nursing skills in bedside care while also taking part in forward-thinking research and administrative initiatives.
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Stroke Specialty Services
Our wide array of services for stroke patients will help you and your family navigate your recovery.
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GET2EXCEL Webinar Summer 2020 series a success
Dr. Jose Pons gave a great lecture at the 2020 Summer Webinar series.
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3D Imaging of Muscles Points to Potential Treatments for Muscle Diseases and Injuries
A new form of 3D imaging of muscles has allowed researchers to “see” inside muscle and trace long cables made up of a protein called collagen.
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Promoting Function and Independence in the Cerebral Palsy Population
While CP can affect one’s mobility and independence, both children and adults with CP can live healthy and active lifestyles with the appropriate interventions and equipment. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a heavy focus is placed on gait training and standing with this patient population during physical therapy.
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