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Shira Cohen-Zimerman, PhD
Research Scientist
Research Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
New Therapies to Help Stroke Survivors Recover Language Years After Injury
Encouraging new evidence is emerging to suggest the brain's plasticity, or its ability to change and heal, may last many years after injury.
Blog
COMPLETE: Power Forward Study: A Cross-Sector, Multisite Clinical Trial of a Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad P-KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk.
Research Project
Daniel Ludvig, PhD
Research Scientist
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University
College Students Take Longer to Recover from a Concussion
It takes 7-14 days to recover from a concussion. Researchers questioned if it takes longer in college students who find it difficult to find time to recover.
In the News
Conquering Mountains Following a Spinal Cord Injury
Cameron was camping in Colorado when his life changed forever. He slipped on a rock and hit his head. He was paralyzed and in pain from a spinal cord injury.
Patient Story
A Life Regained Following Stroke
Walter arrived paralyzed on the right side of his body. He arrived on a Saturday and by Tuesday, he took his first steps. Soon after walking, he didn’t stop.
Patient Story
2 Research Scientists Honored by AIMBE
Wendy Murray, PhD, and James Patton, PhD, were inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s College of Fellows.
Blog
Back to College After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Brett suffered a severe TBI after a skiing accident. Through our Amicous Program, daily speech therapy and inpatient care he walked out of the hospital.
Patient Story
