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Keith Wilton, OT
Executive Director, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Alliance with Hennepin Healthcare
Vertigo to “Verti-gone”
Did you know physical therapists can provide treatment for individuals who have vertigo or other symptoms of dizziness? In fact, some physical therapists — including those at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — have pursued additional specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation to help patients with problems with balance and dizziness, particularly those originiating in the brain or inner ear.
Blog
Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Chronic Pain: Expanding Access via Telehealth NIDLRR Invited Lectureship by Dawn Ehde
Dawn Ehde, PhD, presented on her research on chronic pain in individuals with physical disabilities and the use of telehealth to deliver cognitive-behavioral interventions to support health and independence.
Research Project
At Home Workout: Lower Extremity Exercise
This routine is intended to work primarily on lower body strength and endurance. It covers most of the lower body, but not all of it. Ideally, it would be performed 2 times per week, and for 2 to 3 sets each time.
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Neuromodulation and Neurorehabilitation for Treatment of Functional Deficits after mTBI plus PTSD
The purpose of this study is to alleviate persisting attention deficits related to mild TBI and PTSD by treating the neurocognitive system of attention.
Age Range
18-80
Clinical Trial
Duane's Story: Full Circle After Traumatic Brain Injury
When Duane sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, his future was uncertain. His father, Duane Sr., a retired Marine, pushed for him to go to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Patient Story
This Band-Aid-Like Patch Could Detect Early COVID-19 Symptoms
Drs. Jayaraman and Rogers's collaborative project features a Band-Aid-like flexible sensor that could detect early COVID-19 symptoms. Details of this innovative research are featured on Smithsonian magazine.
In the News
Sensitivity of Simulated Grip Strength to Wrist Posture: Poster Presentation
This poster presentation is in virtual attendance to the American Society of Biomechanics conference in 2020
Research Project
Behind the PPE – Q&A with COVID Care Unit Staff
We asked two of our staff members to share their experiences in working with survivors of COVID-19 in our COVID Care Unit.
Patient Story
Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA)
Area of Assessment
SwallowingTime
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$1600.00Rehabilitation Measure
