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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
Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Plantar Sensory Substitution
The purpose of this study is to test the use of a system that can read the pressure pattern on the foot and “map” that pattern to another part of the body (i.e., legs, arms, or back).
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Research Highlights
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a global resource. Clinical trials and research studies are where we bring our integrated care to life. We’re committed to Advancing Ability and sharing what we’re doing and what we learn — with all who seek greater ability and practitioners the world over.
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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.
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Stephanie Tomazin, MPH: Interest in Exercise Science Launched Career in Rehabilitation Research
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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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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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2022 Awardee: Brittany N Krekeler, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Krekeler is an assistant professor and clinician-scientist at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with a secondary faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine.
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Continuing Education for Teams by Academy
The Academy and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab can create customized continuing education
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Impact Series Spotlight: Aphasia Community Groups
The Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment offers programs that give participants the opportunity to practice communication, meet others living with aphasia, learn and have fun in a supportive environment.
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Skeletal Muscle Design in Animals and People
Purpose of skeletal muscle is to produce force and, ultimately, movement. As such, this highly specialized tissue has been studied extensively by bioengineers.
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