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Stroke Impact Scale
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCognition
Communication
Depression
Functional Mobility
Gait
General Health
Life Participation
Quality of Life
Social Relationships
Social Support
Upper Extremity Function
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FreeRehabilitation Measure
Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction
A recent study identified links between addiction to smoking and alcohol and locations of lesions in the brains of patients recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.
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COMPLETE: Towards the Development of a 3D Imaging and Classification System for Exoskeleton Systems
This study aims to validate a proposed solution that will provide users a practical way to adjust their exoskeleton/bionic suit's gait to precisely achieve their navigational goals.
Research Project
Glasgow Outcome Scale - Extended
Area of Assessment
CommunicationActivities of Daily Living
Life Participation
Social Relationships
Occupational Performance
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Rachel Tappan, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapist, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Functional Independence Measure
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingTime
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Maggie Winston: Turning Trials into Triumph, Fighting for Home- and Community-Based Services Expansion
Learn more about Maggie Winston and how she turned trials into triumph, fighting for home-and community-based services expansion.
In the News
Enhancing Quality of Orthotic Services with Process and Outcome Information
The project objective is to develop data collection modules to improve the quality of services for users of AFOs, the largest group of orthosis.
Research Project
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Physician-Scientist Visits Congress to Advocate for Patients
Dr. Jayabalan provided insight about the Committee’s focus on advocating for three areas of healthcare reform, including reform to prior authorization — a process requiring approval for treatments and medications by health insurance carriers before a patient receives care.
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Steven Lutzky: Helping Create Systemic Change in Home- and Community-Based Services
Learn more about Steven Lutzky and how he helps create systemic change in home- and community-based services.
In the News
Ethics & Educational Activities
The Donnelley Ethics Program provides a variety of educational activities for AbilityLab staff as well as members of the general public.
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Christina Krebs, OT
Occupational Therapist