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Working with Parkinson’s: Complex Questions Surrounding the Decision to Disclose Diagnosis?
After receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), many people assume that their working lives are over -- or soon will be. But many want to continue to work, either because they are in their prime earning years, they need the insurance coverage, or they love what they do and thrive on the stimulation of being around other people.
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Study Looks at Whether People with Parkinson’s Could Benefit from Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Learn more about this study that looks at whether people with parkinson’s could benefit from vocational rehabilitation counseling.
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Kayla Jones: A Love of Sports and Science Led to a Career in Medical Research
Kayla Jones began working as a CROR project coordinator in February 2017 and is currently involved with several studies, including one looking at ways to help people with spinal cord injuries manage their weight.
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Miriam Rafferty: A Passion for Helping People with Parkinson’s Live Their Best Lives
These days, Rafferty, Ph.D., is a physical therapist and rehabilitation research scientist at the Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所 working with people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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A Pilot Investigation to determine if Pathogens are Present on Gel Liners worn by Amputees
The purpose of this study is to determine the type and quantity of bacteria present on gel liners worn by amputees.
Age Range
Ages 18-100
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Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所 Amputee Research Registry
The purpose of this study is to develop an amputee registry to include upper and lower limb loss participants to assist recruitment for current and future research.
Age Range
Ages 18-95
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Evaluation of Powered Lower Limb Prostheses
To refine and evaluate socket design, mechanical components, control mechanisms, control electronics and training of powered lower limb prosthetic devices for amputees.
Age Range
Ages 18-95
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Quantitative Measurement of Cognitive Workload via EEG during Ambulation
The purpose of this study is to measure cognitive workload via EEG during ambulation.
Age Range
Ages 18-95
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Testimonial- Phil
Powerful experiences speak for themselves. Hear Phil's dramatic gains after just a few weeks working with the Perez lab.
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Tracking the evolution of spasticity in acute stroke
This study will measure arm muscle weakness and spinal cord changes following post stroke.
Age Range
Adults (> 18)
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Can H-Reflex down conditioning reduce spasticity in stroke survivors?
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of reflex training as a new intervention to help with spasticity, a motor impairment that can occur during the recovery after a stroke.
Age Range
Adults (18-85)
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