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Bears on the Loose at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
In August, our pediatric patients in the Caring for Kids program received a special “Bear Hugs” visit from the Chicago Bears. Watch the video now!
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Charles E. Sisung, MD
Medical Director Emeritus, Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Program
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Evaluation of a Robotic Trainer for Children with Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study to determine the safety and benefit of the BiOMOTUM RAAD robotic exoskeleton device to provide resistance as a tool used in walking training intervention in the pediatric cerebral palsy population.
Research Project
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C-STAR Pilot Project Awardee Spotlight: Pranav J. Parikh, PhD
Meet Dr. Parikh and learn more about his project to measure early pediatric impairment related to dexterity for fine motor movement that could be related to Cerebral Palsy identification.
In the News
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Adolescent Concussion Program
Our Pediatric Concussion Program provides a unique interdisciplinary treatment for your child's post-concussive symptoms and gets them back to school and life.
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The Best (& Worst) Toys for Early Childhood Development
If you are an expecting parent, one of your biggest concerns is likely whether you have everything you need. Here are common toys and equipment our Shirley Ryan AbilityLab expert pediatric physical therapists and movement specialists recommend.
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Serum metabolomics in individuals with cerebral palsy
Learn about the Pediatric Muscle Physiology Lab's research project and their interest in how systemic metabolomics, for example in serum is altered in people with cerebral palsy and how it is related to their capacity for movement.
Research Project
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Occupational Self-Assessment
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCommunication
Life Participation
Occupational Performance
Self-efficacy
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$40.00Rehabilitation Measure