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Noninvasive Tools for Assessing Muscle Structure and Function

A fundamental challenge in physical medicine and rehabilitation has long been measuring muscle force and stiffness, yet there are no rigorous methods for doing so noninvasively.

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International Exploration of Rehabilitation Length of Stay Following Spinal Cord Injury

Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 has received a $4.2 million, 5-year grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to lead an international study exploring how differences in inpatient rehabilitation length of stay (LOS) after spinal cord injury (SCI) affect the experiences and long-term outcomes of people with SCI.

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2023 NIDILRR Invited Lecture for CROR's RRTC on Employment for Persons with Physical Disabilities

Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, a clinical psychologist at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital & Clinics in Tampa, Florida, delivered the 2023 NIDILRR Invited Lecture for CROR’s RRTC on Employment for Persons with Physical Disabilities on September 11.

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CROR Outcomes Newsletter

CROR Outcomes Newsletter

Subscribe to the CROR Outcomes Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and issues related to disability and employment, hear from experts in the field, and read about Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 staff.

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HCBS Quality Matters Newsletter

Subscribe to the HCBS Quality Matters Newsletter for high-quality, in-depth interviews with service providers, people who receive services, thought leaders and more. Our "Literature Corner" will keep you current on the latest published research related to HCBS.

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MRSCICS Matters Newsletter

MRSCICS Matters is the newsletter of the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS). Subscribe to read about topics related to living with a spinal cord injury, updates from the research world, and opportunities for people with spinal cord injury to get involved.

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Paulo Aco: A Love of Sports and Movement Leads to a Role in Parkinson’s Disease Research

Aco is a research project coordinator at another major Chicago hospital, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 where he is involved in several studies led by Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD, a Research Scientist and Director of Implementation Science.

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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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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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