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Development of somatosensory interfaces for the restoration of proprioception
Studies have revealed that this loss of somatosensation (the "sense of the body") in the very unusual cases when normal strength is preserved, makes standing, walking, and normal arm movements almost impossible.
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Advancing Human Ability with Dr. Joanne C. Smith
“When I became CEO, people began talking to me differently than they had when I was a physician.” This shift led Dr. Smith to begin thinking differently about health care.
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Robotic Mobility in a Fitness Center
Test KineAssist MX on the ways it simulates over ground activities, force fields, provide standardized perturbations, and assure safety in challenging tasks.
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Multi-user Virtual Training Environment for Upper Extremity Therapy in the Home
To develop and evaluate a multi-user virtual reality (VR) environment for training upper extremity motor control after stroke
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Development of Expertise in Use of Exoskeletons for Walking in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
this study will both identify the level of competency necessary in various skills for independent use of the ReWalk as well training strategies for this end.
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A Body-Machine Interface for Promoting Motor Recovery while Controlling Assistive Devices
Overview of the body-machine interface for promoting motor recovery while controlling assistive devices project.
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Wheelchair-Based, Robotic, Upper Extremity Exercise and Power- Assisted Propulsion
Develop a robotic, power-assist lever drive for a manual wheelchair that people with severe upper extremity impairment can use to both exercise and ambulate.
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Pain Awareness Month: How the Pain Management Center Changed One Patient’s Life
After a decade searching for treatment for his chronic pain, Brad finally found the help he needed at the Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 Pain Management Center (PMC).
Patient Story
The Ongoing Evolution of Medical Education
For at least the last decade, medical schools have been shifting towards problem-based learning enriched with group discussion.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Resident Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education
Northwestern McGaw/Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, the MSK ultrasound resident curriculum has expanded exposing our residents to this emerging technology.
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Meet the Chief Residents:
Meet our three Chiefs for the Class of 2019! Ryan Doyel, Courtney Stefanski, and Matthew Haas.
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A House Fire Burned 60% of His Body. Two Years Later, He’s Making His Marathon Debut at Chicago
Severe burns left him in a medically-induced coma. Now, with the help of 小恩雅, Beau Zanca tackled the Willis Tower & will run 26.2 miles through Chicago.
Patient Story