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HANDS: A Multi-Center Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Intermittent Hypoxia Therapy in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

This study investigates the effectiveness of daily acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (dAIH), coupled with a massed practice intervention or the use of high repetition training with the Rapael Glove, to improve upper-extremity function in individuals with chronic incomplete cervical SCI.

Research Project

Characterization of serum biomarkers in individuals with SCI receiving Acute Intermittent Hypoxia

We seek to quantify the serum inflammatory markers in individuals with SCI, and correlate inflammation with responsiveness to AIH therapy.

Research Project

The effect of botox on the hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex in spasticity

The objective of this study is to measure the electrical activity of single muscle fibers and to determine how this electrical activity changes after botulinum toxin injections.

Research Project

How Sled Hockey Helped Paralympian Josh Misiewicz Recover from Limb Loss

Paralympian Josh Misiewicz describes how playing sled hockey helped him recover from limb loss. "I don’t know where I’d be without it," he says.

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Learn How Prosthetic Limbs Work at Chicago Science Expo

Some members from our team will attend the 2018 Chicago Science Fest this Saturday to demonstrate how prosthetic limbs work.

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Abu Dhabi’s Capital Health signs partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Global Leader in Rehabilitation Care — for New Specialist Hospital in Abu Dhabi

The partnership will enable delivery of AbilityLab's leading model of care at Capital Health’s Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital in Abu Dhabi.

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Lokomat Gait Training

Providing Lokomat therapy to improve ability to walk after disability caused by brain/spinal cord injuries, stroke, or neurological and orthopedic conditions.

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Artist Terrence Karpowicz: Making Graceful Art

Artist Terrence Karpowicz, a frequent research participant, discusses prosthetic technology and how losing his right leg influenced his approach to art.

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