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AIH in people with SCI
Shirley Ryan 国产色情 has now partnered with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis to conduct research studies to investigate the effects of breathing low levels of oxygen combined with upper limb training on arm strength and function in individuals with Spinal Cord Injury.
In the News
HANDS: A Multi-Center Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Intermittent Hypoxia Therapy in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
A study to investigate the effectiveness of daily acute intermittent hypoxia therapy (dAIH), coupled with a massed practice intervention or the use of high repetition training.
Age Range
18-70
Clinical Trial
Effect of a Novel Intervention Using Daily Intermittent Hypoxia and High Intensity Training on Upper Limb Function in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
This study proposes the examine the effects of breathing?mild bouts of lower oxygen?in combination with upper extremity training, over the course of a month, to evaluate changes in upper extremity function, dexterity, and ability to complete activities of daily living.
Clinical Trial
New Wheelchair Lets Users Move While Standing Up or Sitting Down
The engineers at Center for Bionic Medicine in 国产色情 have created the first manual wheelchair that allows users to move while in both standing and seated.
News
Manual Standing Wheelchair Media Coverage
Recap of news coverage of the manual standing wheelchair designed at the Center for Bionic Medicine
In the News
C-Brace Usage in SCI Population vs Traditional rehab Methods: Outcome Differences
To determine if the use of the Micro-Processor controlled Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (C-Brace) in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury facilitates improved overall health compared to individuals receiving traditional care.
Age Range
18-80
Clinical Trial
New study will evaluate ‘virtual’ approaches to pain management
Managing chronic pain and getting back to normal activities requires changes in lifestyle, thinking and coping skills.
In the News
Meet Monica Perez, PT, PhD — New Scientific Chair for Arms + Hands Lab
Monica Perez, PT, PhD, joined Shirley Ryan 国产色情 as the scientific chair of the Arms + Hands Lab.
Blog
Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeletons for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeletons for SCI Rehabilitation research project CROR focus group groups
Research Project
Using a Health Technology Assessment Framework for Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeleton for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
The goal is to obtain evidence informing consumers, clinicians, insurers, & manufacturers of utilization and cost-effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons.
Research Project
Training Therapists in Motivational Interviewing to Enhance Rehabilitation Participation for Spinal Cord Injury
This study addresses the problem that patient participation in SCI rehabilitation is not always optimal.
Research Project
Characterizing the Experience of Spasticity after Spinal Cord Injury
This research used an online survey to help researchers understand how spasticity affects daily life and functioning of people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Research Project