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Dr. Richard Lieber Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows
Richard Lieber, PhD was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering’s (AIMBE) College of Fellows at the annual meeting March 25.
Blog
Spinal Cord Injury Fact Sheets
MSKTC summarizes research, identifies health needs, and develops resources to support the Model Systems programs in meeting the needs of individuals with SCI.
In the News
COMPLETE: Characteristics of Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - A National Mixed Methods Study
Study surveyed academic medical centers with PD and Movement Disorders Specialty Neurology Clinics. Followed by focus groups and interviews with neurologists
Research Project
Bionic Leg Featured at Museum of Science and Industry
"Wired to Wear" at the Museum of Science and Industry explores the world of wearable technologies and features an open-source bionic leg developed at CBM.
In the News
CLOSER LOOK: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
On National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, here's a closer look at what this condition means for people all over the world.
Patient Story
Pain and Mental Health - When chronic pain strikes, depression and anxiety can follow
Chronic pain is more than physical. Those who suffer from long-term pain often experience emotional & psychological aspects, particularly depression & anxiety.
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Spinal Cord
The Center is staffed with skilled nurses and physicians with expertise in the functional recovery from SCI equipped to handle all levels, types and severity.
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Multimodal Treatment for Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of physical therapy with percutaneous neuromuscular stimulation (PNS) in three different combinations to determine how to best reduce post-stroke shoulder pain.
Age Range
Between 21-90 years of age
Clinical Trial
AbilityLab set to test a $6 million tool
AbilityLab spent eight years developing and refining Ability Quotient, a quality assessment tool that measures patients’ progress to guide doctors and insurers.
News
C-Brace Usage in SCI Population vs Traditional rehab Methods: Outcome Differences
To determine if the use of the Micro-Processor controlled Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (C-Brace) in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury facilitates improved overall health compared to individuals receiving traditional care.
Age Range
18-80
Clinical Trial
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Showcases Patient Art at New Exhibit at Hotel Chicago
Hotel Chicago West Loop partners with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to showcase more than 30 pieces of art by patients with functional impairments.
News
Quantifying the biomechanical and neural factors contributing to shoulder instability
The objective of this work is to quantify the passive and active contributions to shoulder stability in individuals with shoulder instability and asymptomatic shoulders.
Age Range
18-30
Clinical Trial