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Science of Ability Symposium: Breakthroughs in Rehabilitation and Recovery
Bringing together leading scientists making significant advances in their field, to inspire and change the way we think about recovery and rehabilitation.
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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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How Focused Breathing Can Help Beat Everyday Stress
Relaxation techniques targeted at decreasing and managing tension are highly successful in the reduction of stress, and also are effective in reducing pain.
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Dr. Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
Leora Cherney received the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences’ (ANCDS) top award, Honors of the Academy.
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National Nurses Week 2018 at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab celebrated National Nurses Week with a jam-packed slate of events, awards, a breakfast and smoothie cart, and treats galore.
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Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory- Computer Adaptive Test
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCognition
Communication
Developmental
Functional Mobility
Language
Life Participation
Social Relationships
Upper Extremity Function
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minutes , For all 4 domains using the Speedy Version (Dumas, Fragala-Pinkham, Haley, et. al. 2012)Varies based on version (Speedy or Content-Balanced) and number of domains chosen for administration
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Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Wearable Airbag Technology to Reduce Injuries from Falls
A wearable airbag developed to prevent hip fractures and reduce fear of falling for people recovering from stroke.
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Employment Among Persons with Disabilities: Job Numbers, Job Quality, and Job Crafting NIDLRR Invited Lectureship by Debra Brucker
Dr. Brucker presented her research on job quality among workers with disabilities, as well as preliminary results from a study testing the effectiveness of an intervention designed to support workers with physical and mild cognitive disabilities.
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C-STAR Pilot Project Awardee Spotlight: Sunghoon Ivan Lee, PhD
Meet Dr. Lee and learn more about his passion for research and how his awarded C-STAR funding will impact stroke survivors.
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Wall Street Journal: New Long Covid Treatments Borrow From Brain Rehab Tactics
Cognitive problems are among the most persistent and common lasting effects of Covid. Now some patients are getting help from brain rehab programs.
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