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José L. Pons, PhD
Scientific Chair, Margaret and Mark Stephan
Legs + Walking Lab
Professor to Dept. of PM&R, Feinberg School of Medicine and to Dept. of Biomedical Engineering and Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University
How People With Disabilities Can Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity
Whether people are born with a disability or develop one due to an illness, injury or chronic condition, regular physical activity can help improve quality of life and reduce the risk for other health issues or complications.
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Wearable Airbag-sensor Technology Could Help Predict Falls & Cushion Impact
Scientists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are leading the charge to develop better fall-detection models and advance fall-mitigation technologies, such as wearable airbags for individuals at high-risk of falling.
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Our Thought Leaders
Our people are the best in the world at what they do. They've proven themselves time and time again and have published books to teach the masses.
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Ask the Expert: Edie Babbitt, PhD, on Aphasia
Dr. Babbitt provides insight about different types of aphasia, how families and caretakers can support people with aphasia, and more.
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How Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Aphasia Program Helps Participants
The ICAP consists of intensive interventions. In a typical session, 10 individuals with aphasia undergo 120 hours of individual and group aphasia therapy.
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Paralympics Spotlight: Dr. Monica Rho
Dr. Rho is heading to the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Sept. 7–18, 2016) as Head Team Physician for the U.S. Men’s Paralympic National Soccer Team.
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Federal Research Designations
Our research sets new standards and protocols in rehabilitation hospitals around the world. We publish research in the world's foremost medical journals.
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WSJ: How to Recognize the Symptoms of Aphasia and When to Seek Treatment
More than two million Americans suffer From Aphasia, the communication disorder that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects speaking and writing. Here are signs and symptoms.
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