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MRSCICS Matters Newsletter - Summer 2018 Edition
The summer edition of the biannual news letter from the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS) at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
In the News
Exercise for Cancer Treatment
Join us for one-on-one individualized training sessions with one of our expert exercise physiologists to combat the side effects of cancer treatment such as increased fatigue, loss of muscle mass and decreases in balance.
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A Guide to Rock Climbing Post-Pandemic
Rock climbing is a rigorous sport that is very demanding on the whole body. From the fingertips to the toes, large forces are constantly being placed on small structures, which can create a potential for injury.
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Five Wheelchair Tips for Winter
To make getting around when the temperatures plummet a little easier, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab occupational therapist Lauren Rizio offers four tips for wheelchair users to get through the winter months.
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Sled Hockey
Blackhawks Sled Hockey was formed in the fall of 1999 with the support of Chicago Blackhawks Charities, and remains a robust presence in the sled hockey arena.
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Error-enhanced Learning & Recovery in 2 & 3 Dimensions
a NIH funded grant (James Patton, PI) investigating differences in outcomes using models that describe how a person responds to error during practice, so we can prescribe the best therapeutic training.
Research Project
Parkinson's Virtual Class
A safe and controlled exercise environment designed for participants who are looking to improve their joint mobility, balance, posture, and functional strength to perform daily tasks with more ease.
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Development of motor cortical interfaces for the control of reaching, grasping and locomotion
Using this neuroprosthesis to overcome the effects of a reversible nerve block that paralyzed muscles of the hand and wrist, monkeys were able to perform functional tasks, such as grasping a ball, almost as successfully as they did before paralysis.
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Recreational Therapy
Recreational therapy is a treatment service to improve functioning and independence as well as reducing or eliminating the effects of an illness.
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Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology offers custom tools that aid in communication, learning, operation of mobility or household devices and key functions.
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Proactive Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Program
PWR! Fit is an advanced level group exercise class that incorporates the latest approach to exercise for early staged individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
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Pulmonary Phase III
Maintenance program for individuals with chronic pulmonary conditions looking to maintain their functional abilities.
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