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Developing probability distribution models from upper extremity free exploration trials to evaluate motor deficits in stroke patients
Stroke survivors vary greatly in their motor deficits and rehabilitative needs. Here, we gather unstructured upper limb movement data and seek to understand if there are patterns in their kinetics that reflect the underlying neuromuscular alterations. In doing so, we can improve our abilities to evaluate patients and design personalized rehab therapy.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Physician Shares Insights about Post-stroke Pain in American Heart Association News
In a recent article published by American Heart Association News—and featured in news outlets nationally — Richard Harvey, MD, David W. Trott clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brain Innovation Center, shared insights about the prevalence and treatment of post-stroke pain.
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Sleep of Inpatients: Empower Staff to Act for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation (SIESTA)
A multidisciplinary group of researchers will adapt, implement and evaluate a state-of-the-art intervention to promote sleep for stroke patients undergoing acute rehabilitation.
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Hand Rehabilitation Lab
The primary goal our research is to develop new techniques and devices to facilitate functional use of the hand after stroke. Toward this end we are investigating the underlying sensorimotor control of the hand, the changes that occur after stroke, and the factors that influence rehabilitation.
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Slutzky Neuroprosthetics Laboratory
Our laboratory uses neural prosthetics to improve both our understanding of brain function as well as restoring movement and communication.
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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.
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After a Stroke, an Artist Finds Help from Man's Best Friend
After having a stroke while running on the treadmill, Emily found help from an unlikely source, our therapy dog.
Patient Story
In a First, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Researchers Observe Muscles Losing Basic Building Blocks After Stroke
“This is the most direct evidence yet that chronic impairments, which place a muscle in a shortened position, are associated with the loss of serial sarcomeres in humans,” said Dr. Murray.
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COMPLETE: Genetic Variation, Stress, and Functional Outcomes after Stroke Rehabilitation
This study aims to identify genetic factors/susceptibilities associated with the course of treatment induced behavioral outcomes, motor arm recovery, quantify stress and activities of daily living during the recovery phase after stroke.
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COMPLETE: Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation to Improve Walking Function and Quality of Life in Individuals Post Stroke
Individuals who have had a stroke often experience difficulty walking within their homes and in the community. Current literature indicates that chronic walking deficits increase fall risk, reduce quality of life, and significantly lower levels of independence in stroke survivors.
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COMPLETE: Safety and Efficacy of Samsung GEMS-H Device Training in Sub-Acute and Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of gait training with the Samsung
GEMS-H device on walking, balance, nervous system activity, and quality of life in individuals with sub-acute and chronic stroke.
GEMS-H device on walking, balance, nervous system activity, and quality of life in individuals with sub-acute and chronic stroke.
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Single Motor Unit Laboratory
We record electrical activity from single motor units as well as muscle during voluntary and reflex contractions in patients with neurological disorders.
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