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Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research
We develop and execute industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation robotics, and adaptive technologies.
Lab
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WearRAcon Virtual 2020
Several of our researchers attended and presented this week at WearRAcon Virtual, a two-day webinar hosted by the Wearable Robotics Association.
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Aphasia Research Studies
Investigating novel ways to treat aphasia and conducting clinical research studies to establish the efficacy and effectiveness of these aphasia treatments.
Research Project
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2023 Awardee: Reza Sharif Razavian, PhD
Reza Sharif Razavian's Project: HAMSTER: A low-cost assessment and rehabilitation device for neuromuscular disorders
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Defining trajectories of linguistic, cognitive-communicative and quality of life outcomes in aphasia
Using certain characteristics as predictors, This study describes trajectories of linguistic, cognitive-communicative, and health-related QoL outcomes.
Research Project
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Think + Speak Lab
The Robert R. McCormick Think + Speak Lab is designed for those recovering the ability to think, reason, perceive, swallow, eat, talk, interact with others and make decisions — all of which are key for returning to everyday life. In this Lab, combined therapeutic care and scientific application help patients recover these building blocks of ability.
Ability Lab
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Outpatient Care
Our 14 outpatient and 23 Alliance therapy sites are spread over a wide geographical area and support your therapy needs by offering care closer to home.
Service
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)
Empowering people with disabilities to achieve their well-being, independent physical functioning, and community participation through better understanding of health and function.
Lab
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COMPLETE: Validation of a Movement Health Smartphone Application
The purpose of this study is to validate this Movement Health application using advanced wearable sensors and a sequence of standardized clinical assessments.
Research Project
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Healthcare Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Collaborator John Rogers, PhD of Northwestern University recently joined a panel discussion on healthcare innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Stephanie Tomazin, MPH: Interest in Exercise Science Launched Career in Rehabilitation Research
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Dr. Jayaraman Presents on Wearable Technology at Grand Rounds
Dr. Arun Jayaraman, Director of the Max Nader Lab, spoke on the potential of using wearable technology in rehabilitation for his Grand Rounds presentation.
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