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Electrical stimulation and Botox combination therapy to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration after injury
This project combines two treatments for advancement in peripheral nerve injury to regenerate damaged tissues with Botox and eSTIM.
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Real Time Control of a Powered Prosthetic Leg Using Implanted EMG Signals with Sensory Feedback
We will conduct a first-in-human clinical trial to evaluate the effect of incorporating intramuscular EMG signals (obtained using a fully wireless implantable system), compared to surface EMG signals, on function ambulation and non-weight-bearing control of a powered leg prosthesis.
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Intuitively Controlled Virtual Reality System to Treat Phantom Limb Pain
We will develop a commercially viable VR rehabilitation system (called the Coapt PLP Management System) which can be deployed at home or in-clinic for individuals with upper or lower limb amputations.
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International Remote Consultations
Even though COVID-19 has largely halted nonessential outpatient medical travel, your recovery does not need to stop. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is offering International Remote Consultations for patients and their local care teams via a secure Webex video conference. The result? An elevated level of care (or a second opinion) from the comfort of your community.
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AdventHealth La Grange Medical Center
5101 South Willow Springs Road
La Grange, IL 60525
United States
COVID Care Unit — A Day in the Life with Sarah Mulroe, RN
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff help patients who have progressed from the acute phase of COVID-19, and need assistance recovering strength, endurance and functional independence.
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Nurses Showcase Evidence-Based Projects
Recently, three teams of registered nurses (RNs) from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's new Graduate Nurse Residency presented evidence-based practice project findings to the Nursing Practice Council on the following topics:
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Research on Patient Preferences in Prosthetic Alignment Featured in O&P Edge
O&P Edge recently featured a study on patient preferences in prosthetic alignment by CBM researchers.
In the News
Post-COVID-19 Nerve Damage Rehabilitation Highlighted in NYT
Nerve injury rehabilitation is the specialty of Dr. Colin Franz, and he has been assisting some patients who are getting some high level press for their COVID related nerve damage.
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Dr. Franz Speaking at Upcoming AAPM&R National Virtual Meeting
Dr. Colin Franz will be directing a live session at the upcoming AAPM&R national meeting (Friday 11/13) that is entitled: “Neuropathies and Neuromuscular Complications of COVID Across the Spectrum of Rehabilitation”
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ALS Webinar Available On-Demand by Dr. Colin Franz
This session will review the clinical and preclinical data as it pertains to exercise safety and efficacy in ALS, define a practical approach to counselling and prescribing therapeutic exercise to patients with ALS, as well as the controversial topics such as high levels of physical activity or sports-related concussions as ALS risk factors.
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Mission Moment: Medical Residency Program
The 40 doctors in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Medical Residency program — the clinical training home of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) — are on a four-year journey in which they serve as integral members of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab team and gain on-the-job training and qualify for the next phase of their careers.
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