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Study Looks at Parkinson’s Disease and Employment
The goal of the prospective observational study is to gain insight into whether vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling and other resources can help people with Parkinson’s remain employed.
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John Finds the Words Again After Stroke
Since his time at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John has reached many of his goals. He participates in community activities, serves as a greeter at church, reads books, writes correspondence without an editor and even travels solo again.
Patient Story
Assessment of Quality of Life - 8 Dimensions
Area of Assessment
DepressionOccupational Performance
Pain
Quality of Life
Hearing
Social Relationships
General Health
Sleep
Life Participation
Activities of Daily Living
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minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
Ways to Train for a Marathon, Besides Running
When training for a marathon, taking care of your body between running sessions can help you go faster for longer with fewer injuries.
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Children's Leisure Assessment Scale
Area of Assessment
BehaviorInfant & Child Development
Life Participation
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Social Relationships
Social Support
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
Pablo Celnik, MD, Appointed to Lead Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as Next CEO
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab announced the appointment of its next leader: Pablo Celnik, MD, a physiatrist, physician-scientist and internationally recognized leader in neurologic rehabilitation and academic medicine.
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Wearable Sensor for Encouraging Movement Practice
Developing and piloting a non-obtrusive wearable sensor that accurately measures important movements, including steps, arm/hand activity, and limb movements.
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Robotic Treadmill for Intense, Adaptive Propulsion Training
We will fabricate an innovative split-belt treadmill system that allows backward-directed, real-time-adaptive, resistive forces applied to the pelvis.
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Integrating Brain and Muscle Feedback for Hand Recovery
We will develop and evaluate a collaborative technology that combine biofeedback of two neural signals — EEG and EMG to promote movement therapy.
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An Adaptive Wearable Balance Trainer
Development of a therapy-ready collaborative balance trainer.
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Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges
Lynn Johnson was a busy mother of two and a senior project manager when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease in her 40s.
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