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Tracking spasticity in acute stroke
The proposed experiments use well-defined protocols with minimal risk from chronic stroke survivor research to test the monosynaptic reflex and TVR responses. We also gather clinical data in the acute and chronic stroke survivors.
Research Project
Movement Assessment Battery for Children -- Second Edition
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCoordination
Dexterity
Motivation
Range of Motion
Strength
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutes , Time indicated is for performance test. Completing the checklist requires an additional 10 minutes.Assessment Type
Performance Measurecost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
NBC Chicago Features Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Research Study About Investigational Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
An NBC Chicago news story recently highlighted a first-of-its-kind study underway at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — a clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
News
Rivermead Assessment of Somatosensory Performance
Area of Assessment
TouchTime
minutes , Length depends on client's level of sensory deficitAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$261.07Rehabilitation Measure
Wearable Sensor and Video Platform to Monitor Motor Development in Infants
The goal of this project is to develop an automated, precise, quantitative biobehavioral assay for detecting infants at risk, and then rigorously test an early-life intervention to promote typical motor movement and sensory development in those infants in a manner designed for uptake and dissemination.
Research Project
How can we accelerate the timeline for cancer rehabilitation research?
Dr. Ishan Roy's team uses this model to rapidly test individual therapies to identify ideal treatment approaches. Their insights are leading to greater understanding of the science behind cancer-related weight.
loss and greater recovery for cancer patients.
loss and greater recovery for cancer patients.
Blog
Targeted Neuroplasticity after Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to test a strategy to restore upper and lower-limb motor function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI)
Clinical Trial
ABILHAND
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingDexterity
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Timed 25-Foot Walk
Area of Assessment
GaitTime
minutes , 5 minutes or lessAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCognition
Communication
Life Participation
Occupational Performance
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
PMR Feature: Novel Approaches to Knee Osteoarthritis
"How can we help patients with knee OA feel better without surgery?" has prompted two research projects Dr. Jayabalan leads at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: one is a new test to identify OA earlier, and the second is the novel use of equipment to help patients with OA get the full benefits of exercise without pain.
In the News
General Self-Efficacy Scale
Area of Assessment
Life ParticipationQuality of Life
Self-efficacy
Stress & Coping
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
