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Intraoperative Sarcomere Length Measurements
We have found that spastic muscle, although having a normal stretch reflex, has a significantly higher intrinsic muscle stiffness compared to control muscle.
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Relationship Between Intramuscular Pressure and Muscle Force
We are developing a minimally invasive tool to measure muscle force using fiber optics.
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Chronic Pain Programs
We have designed intensive, interdisciplinary programs to help you get your body and mind back on track so you can return to your life.
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Leora Cherney, PhD, Named Research Chair for Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91
Dr. Cherney to serve as chair of Think + Speak Lab within RIC¡¯s new research hospital.
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Classic Video Game System Used to Improve Understanding of the Brain
RIC researcher uses Donkey Kong to help guide new approaches in neuroscience.
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3D Imaging of Muscles Points to Potential Treatments for Muscle Diseases and Injuries
A new form of 3D imaging of muscles has allowed researchers to ¡°see¡± inside muscle and trace long cables made up of a protein called collagen.
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Pain Management: Placebo Sweet Spot for Pain Identified in Brain
New technology will enable targeted pain medication based on individual¡¯s brain response and allow clinical trials to more accurate weed out placebo responders
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Announces $10 Million Gift from the Regenstein Foundation
Regenstein Foundation gives large gift to support the Center for Bionic Medicine in RIC¡¯s new, state-of-the-art hospital.
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Mike and Lindy Keiser Make Significant Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The gift ¡ª the amount of which is confidential ¡ª has been directed to the capital campaign for the ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, RIC¡¯s state-of-the-art research hospital.
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The Harris Family Foundation Makes $10 Million Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The Harris Foundation directed a $10 million gift to the capital campaign for ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, the state-of-the-art research hospital, set to open in early 2017
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The Lefkofksy Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Liz and Eric Lefkofsky directed a $1 million dollar gift to the capital campaign for the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, RIC¡¯s state-of-the-art research hospital.
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Reveals Bionic Leap Forward with First Non-Invasive Thought-Controlled Leg
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Profiles Study of New Technology that Learns and Adjusts with Each Step
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