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Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab
Monica Perez, PT, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as the scientific chair of the Arms + Hands Lab.
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Research study participant walks for the first time
Non-invasive Neurostimulation Paired With Physical Therapy Temporarily Mends Broken Connection Between Brain and Spinal Cord in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury.
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Outcomes Testing with Myoelectric Upper Limb Prosthesis Users
This study is exploring what factors may impact function using a prosthesis.
Age Range
18 +
Clinical Trial
Personality Assessment Inventory
Area of Assessment
Attention & Working MemoryBehavior
Cognition
Depression
Mental Health
Personality
Psychosis
Social Relationships
Social Support
Stress & Coping
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Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$520.00Rehabilitation Measure
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 31st Consecutive Year
Remains only hospital of its kind to hold this distinction.
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A-Z Guide: Pediatric Resources for Illinois Families
Like many parents of children with disabilities, you may be feeling overwhelmed at the quantity of resources available to you, and how to access them.
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
Use the following checklist of key entitlements and resources for residents of Illinois.
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Q&A With Dr. Monica Rho: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Physician
During her recent 13-hour flight from Chicago to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics (taking place in 2021), we caught up with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's (USWNT) team physician Monica Rho, MD — who, during her day job, is section chief of Musculoskeletal Medicine at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Bilateral Priming for Upper Extremity Hemiparesis
The purpose of the study is to determine the best treatment for the arm that has been affected by a stroke. The investigators plan to determine if the arm affected by a stroke will improve with a combination of motor priming and motor training.
Research Project
Functional Connectivity in the Upper Limb for Individuals Post-Stroke
This project focuses on the neuroplastic mechanisms that enable some people with stroke to regain high quality control of their paretic arm post-stroke.
Research Project
Dr. Mary Stoykov Featured in AWIS Chicago
Dr. Stoykov was featured recently in November's issue of AWIS for women in STEM.
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AWIS Podcast Feature With Dr. Mary Ellen Stoykov
Listen to the podcast conversation with Dr. Stoykov from Fall 2019 and AWIS Chicago
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Recovering Arm Functionality: Dr. Stoykov on Brain Injury
Dr. Mary Stoykov contributes to chapter 5 of "Healing the Broken Brain", explaining why the arm and hand recover slowest after a paralyzing incident such as a stroke or brain injury.
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