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Jeff’s Journey of Healing & Hope After a Rare Diagnosis
When Jeff became paralyzed by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), your generous support helped him recover mobility, independence and hope.
Patient Story
Evaluation of Powered Prosthesis for use with Transfemoral Osseointegration Recipients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits of osseointegration (OI) on functional, biomechanical, and metabolic outcomes as well as user satisfaction and powered prosthesis control for individuals with a transfemoral amputation who receive target muscle reinnervation (TMR) and OI surgery.
Age Range
18-70
Clinical Trial
Assessment of Driving-Related Skills
Area of Assessment
Mental FunctionsCognition
Bodily Functions
Sensation & Pain
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
$200.00Rehabilitation Measure
Congratulations to Our 2021 Pilot Project Awardees!
Each year four projects are selected to receive funding as part of the Center for Smart Use of Technologies to Assess Real-World Outcomes (C-STAR) Pilot Project Program.
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Robert Trierweiler: A Career Spent Helping People with Disabilities Find or Return to Work
Learn more about Robert Trierweiler and his career spent helping people with disabilities find or return to work.
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Elizabeth Munsell: Using Occupational Therapy and Research to Help People Live Meaningful Lives
When Elizabeth Munsell was growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, she spent a lot of time at a nearby home where one of her friend’s siblings had cerebral palsy.
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People with Disabilities Make Employment Gains During Pandemic but Will They Last?
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to roil the U.S. labor market in 2021, but one group of workers has likely benefitted from the unprecedented disruption: people with disabilities.
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It’s More Than Curb Cuts and Ramps: Support at Work Is Key to a Successful Re-entry for People with Disabilities
To find out why employment levels among people with disabilities have remained stuck at less than 40% in recent decades and identify best practices among employers, Heinemann and a team of researchers conducted an online cross-sectional survey of almost 350 people with disabilities in the Chicago area. The vast majority of them, 270, were employed.
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Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory—Short Form
Area of Assessment
Activities & ParticipationCognition
Bodily Functions
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$0.00Rehabilitation Measure
What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis’ Career (via Daily Beast)
While some people with mild aphasia may bounce back without treatment, it’s not the case for many, Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 clinician shares insights with Daily Beast.
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Limb Loss Awareness Month: Meet Shirley Ryan 小恩雅's Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics Team
During Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, meet our Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) team members from throughout our sites of care!
Blog
Mike's Story: One Year of Recovery
Mike, a firefighter from Maryland, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident.
Patient Story