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Understanding the Levels of the Spinal Cord
Doctors define and describe spinal cord injury (SCI) using a system of numbers and letters that align with various sections of the spine and spinal cord.
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Evaluating the Utility of Spasticity and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Pre-dicting Neurologic and Motor Functional Recovery after SCI
This project aims to assess the potential of spasticity and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as biomarkers of neurologic and functional recovery in patients with subacute spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Evaluating the Utility of Spasticity and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Pre-dicting Neurologic and Motor Functional Recovery after SCI
This project aims to assess the potential of spasticity and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as biomarkers of neurologic and functional recovery in patients with subacute spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Improving Adherence to Exercise Guidelines Using Smartphone-Based Technology and E-coaching: A Proof-of-Concept SMART-Design Study
In this Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Site Specific Project, our research team will conduct a proof-of-concept project in which we use Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design to test an intervention to enhance adherence to exercise guidelines in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) by using smartphone technology, ecological momentary assessment (EMA) monitoring, and e-coaching.
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Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS)
The Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS) at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is a leading center for innovative, integrated, interdisciplinary research and care for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and is one of the original five NIDILRR-designated Model System Spinal Cord Injury Centers (in partnership with Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital).
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Feasibility of Mobile Self-Management Intervention for Individuals after Stroke
Refining a mobile technology-based intervention called the interactive Self Management Augmented by Rehabilitation Technologies (iSMART) for people who experience a stroke.
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LIFE Center Spotlight featuring Kenneth J.
Peer mentors bring to patients what nobody else can — someone who knows what they’re going through.
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About C-STAR
Connecting researchers with the right tools to develop technology to accurately assess outcomes in the field of rehabilitation science.
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Finding Purpose & Passion in Art: Meet Genevieve Nutley
Genevieve found her purpose in Art Therapy and has dedicated her life to making art and advocating for marginalized communities.
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Sponsors Adaptive Ski Trip to Crested Butte
In January, members of the Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) and Sports & Fitness teams accompanied a group of adaptive skiers on a trip to Crested Butte, Colo.
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 spinal cord injury experts quoted in New York Times
Dr. Arun Jayamaran, executive director of the technology and innovation hub at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 and Dr. Elliot Roth, an attending physician at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s Brain Innovation Center, were quoted in a New York Times article on a study investigating the use of electrical stimulation to the spine to help people who have experienced stroke regain some movement in their arms and hands.
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Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN, honored by the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals
Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN, Associate Director, Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 and Research Associate Professor, Northwestern PM&R Residency Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, received the Audrey Nelson Lectureship Award from the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP).
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